For this livestream concert, The Afrojazz Gumbo will be playing primarily South African Jazz as a tribute to the social activists and South African jazz composers who helped to bring down apartheid in South Africa. South African jazz musicians and many of their songs were a constant inspiration in the fight against apartheid. The composers The Afrojazz Gumbo will be choosing from are: Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand), Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba, Winston Mankunku Ngozi, Bheki Mseleku and Ibrahim Khalil Shihab.
The Afrojazz Gumbo is:
Bert Harris--double bass
Laurent Bass-- Tenor Saxophone
David Dzubinski--Electric Piano
David Fishkin--alto saxophone
Pio Voluntad--drums
Karen Smith Congas and Djembe
You can send tips to the band during the performance! Venmo @bertbassie or PayPal bertharris@verizon.net
Tune in at 8:30pm Eastern at https://www.youtube.com/live/aWO1Isz1Los?feature=share