About this Event
The Mzansi Jazz Collective @ Patricia Qualls Gallery
Join the non-profit Just Jazz Foundation as we present the Mzansi Jazz Collective 🎷 — a powerful ensemble spotlighting South African jazz voices alongside local musicians.
The Mzantsi Jazz Collective is a high-voltage powerhouse of modern Afro-jazz, co-led by the visionary pianist and composer Bokani Dyer. Born from Botswana’s soul and sharpened on South Africa’s competitive jazz scene, the trio—Dyer on piano, with lethal rhythm section Timothy Norton (bass) and Malachi Whitson (drums)—doesn’t just play music: they hunt it. Their sound is a storm of swinging post-bop, hypnotic groove, and raw, harmonic electricity. Live, they transform from a trio into a single, breathing organism—unpredictable, thrilling, and absolutely relentless. When they hit the stage, you don’t just hear jazz. You survive it.
Your ticket supports our mission to present world class live jazz music and create real performance opportunities for both seasoned artists and aspiring young players. Expect powerful sounds, fresh collaborations, and a room full of people who cherish and care about music, culture and people. 🎶.
Just Jazz Foundation stands as a vibrant force in the world of jazz, dedicated to fostering community, supporting artists, and enriching the cultural landscape. Under the guidance of Frederick Smith Jr. and LeRoy Downs, the Just Jazz Foundation has created a nurturing space that transcends the boundaries of age and experience, bringing together jazz enthusiasts, seasoned professionals, and aspiring talents alike.
At the heart of the Just Jazz Foundation is a commitment to preserving and advancing the art of jazz. Through a myriad of initiatives such as the Just Jazz Concert Series, the weekly Just Jazz Radio Show on 89.9 KCRW radio, the Alexis Lombre Show, as well as our monthly Just Jazz Student Jam and Future Is Now Jazz Festival and Concert Series, the Just Jazz Foundation has curated environments where the essence of jazz thrives. This community building approach not only serves to entertain but also to educate, ensuring that the spirit of jazz is passed on to the next generation of both artists and fans.
Just Jazz Foundation is a Non Profit 501c3, EIN #84-4817227. Your support helps us present live jazz music and create performance opportunities for both seasoned and aspiring young jazz artists and musicians.
Event venue & nearby stays
Patricia Qualls Gallery - Contemporary Art, Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States
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