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Delft Big Band
This Delft Big Band under the Directorship of Ian Smith started in August 2008 as an initiative by the Department of Social Development and NGO Cape Outdoor Adventure Service and Training.
This development programme is targeted at vulnerable youth from high schools in Leiden, Rosendal and Voorbrug. Through this programme, which has early intervention as a core element, music is used as a vehicle to equip the youth with valuable life-skills. Currently more than 100 learners from these areas participate in the programme of which more advanced musicians make up the Delft Big Band.
This new band has already performed to high accolade at a number of high profile events, including the Sekunjalo Edujazz and The Cape Town Big Band Festival at the Baxter where they received standing ovations. Other concerts include the Community Jazz Festival in Guguletu for the Amy Biehl Foundation. Various performances at the City Hall which includes The Brass Band Pops and concerts with the American Palm Springs Band. The band recently combined with the SA Army Band in concert at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre. The Arts and Culture Conference at the CTICC and many other high profile government and NGO events. This band performed at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival in April 2010.
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“We are strong supporters of your activities to enable young people to learn to play and enjoy music, and are happy to make a tangible contribution in this respect. I am sure the piano will be put to good use!”
Gerrit & Sini Wiechers
Jacques Rossouw
“Being a long standing supporter of Ian and VJR it gave me great pleasure to give my set of drums to him, in support of the fabulous community project he is currently conducting.
The Delft Jazz Band Initiative and Ian can always rely on my support.”
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Article by Don Albert
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Delft Big Band on GoodHope FM Radio
23 May 2011
The Delft Big Band were due to give a short performance on the Cape Town radio station, GoodHope FM. Thanks to the overwhelming support, the performed for nearly two and a half hours during the Nigel Pierce show.
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Delft Big Band Artscape Documentary
15 October 2011
Delft Big Band in the Press
24 January 2012
Please click on any of the articles to read the press coverage of the Delft Big Band.
Dennis Luxion/Michael Raynor Quartet visit
15 October 2011
Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad brings the Dennis Luxion/Michael Raynor Quartet to Cape Town, South Africa
If music is a universal language, jazz is a dynamic conversation between friends. American jazz musicians, the Dennis Luxion/Michael Raynor Quartet, made lasting friendships during their recent visit to Cape Town on the Rhythm Road program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and coordinated by Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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Delft Big Band Feature by 587 Cape Talk Radio
19 February 2012