Melorie Jane Album Launch Concert

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Jazz on the Bay proudly hosts the Launch of Melorie Jane's latest album, More or Less. Melorie is an acclaimed South African jazz artist who is generating a buzz in 2024. The Album Launch concert, at the Simon's Town Country Club on 5th May, will be performed with her Quintet comprising Melori, Danel Dippenaar, Bongo Mosola, Bonolo Nkoane and Chadleigh Gower.

Melorie Jane - Piano & Voice

Danel Dippenaar - Alto Sax & Flute

Bonga Mosola - Trumpet

Bonolo Nkoane - Drums

Chadleigh Gower - Bass

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Melorie Jane's Musical Biography

Melorie Jane is an award winning South African jazz artist and vocalist who has received acclaim for her work in her multifaceted career. Her innovative approach and expression of Afro-funk jazz has made an impact in the jazz sector. She has been praised for her energetic and original arrangements. Her debut album a fusion of contemporary South African jazz garnered her nominations in five musical categories, including the coveted Best Jazz Album as well as Best Jazz Female Artist, at the 2022 Mzantsi Jazz Awards.

On her Metro FM programme Urban Jazz Experience, radio personality Nothemba Madumo raved about her album More or Less as "absolutely brilliant". In addition to her work as a solo artist, Melorie Jane collaborates extensively with other musicians.

As a solo artist, some of Melorie's performance highlights include: Opening for multi-Grammy Award-winning artist PJ Morton during his Africa Tour (2023) in upcoming artist Whitney April’s band; performing on stage, with iconic South African artists such as Anna Davel, Lana Crowster and the late and great Gloria Bosman, as part of the University of Stellenbosch Big Band. This year, (2024) Melorie made her first international appearance in the DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo), performing for ministerial dignitaries after the inauguration ceremony of President Felix Tshisekedi.

The Melorie Jane Quintet has been featured on the Expresso Morning Show, PFORE Online Radio and on Sirius XM Radio Station. This year (2024), The Melorie Jane Quintet performed at the Cape Town Jazzathon Festival.

“This year brings new music, and a slight new direction: being very open about my experiences and beliefs. There is space for exploration, for strength and for tenderness. I’m excited to play on bigger stages to get to know the South African jazz family better, both the players and the listeners.” Melorie Jane - South African Jazz artist.

Melorie Jane links

Website: https://meloriejane.co.za/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5NE7Re2uiABrj44sckzUAy

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvhCifHN4WmUM9vYBOgjWw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melorie_jane/

X (Twitter): @MelorieJane)

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meloriejane

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