The Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival hits the stage once again, expectations are high for a great festival again this year, expect the unexpected.

14 School and College Bands will be participating in this years 9th Festival, which will be held at the Baxter Concert Hall.

The Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival

Date: 24 – 25 May 2008
Venue: Baxter Theatre
Location: Cape Town
Time: 19h45
Tickets: Adults R60 - R35 for Students/Seniors

Participating Bands:

Thursday:

• Sans Souci Jazz Cats
• Wynberg Boys' Jazz Band
• Little Giants
• Westerford High Big Band
• Beau Soleil Music Centre
• Guest appearance: amaAmbush

Friday:

• Rondebosch Boys' High School Jazz Band
• Pinelands High Jazz Band
• Bishops Jazz Band
• The S.A. College Junior School Jazz Band
• UCT Big BandGuest appearance: Saxcology

Saturday:

• Bergvliet High Junior Jazz Band
• Rustenburg Girls' High School Jazz Band
• Bergvliet High School Jazz Combo
• The S.A. College High School Senior Jazz Band
• UCT Big Band
• The UCT Ragtime Ensemble will perform in the Foyer at 7pm each evening, prior to the Festival starting.

amaAmbush, Heathfield High School and Ifidyoli Ensemble will perform at the community outreach performance for 600 youth on the Saturday afternoon.

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