Jonathan Rubain’s I’m in love with a Guitarist returns to the Baxter for a third time this August. The guitarist, producer and director will be up on stage in the Baxter Concert Hall for three performances from 3 to 5 August at 8.15pm nightly.
Bonteheuwel-based Jazz Yard Academy
Rubain, who is a gospel artist with a rich history in jazz, will perform some of his latest compositions and he will also showcase the Bonteheuwel-based Jazz Yard Academy.
As a young musician, he grew up in Hanover Park, learning from Mac Mckenzie and Hilton Schilder. He was also the bassist for Errol Dyers and Robbie Jansen and features on Grammy award-winner Kirk Whalum’s latest DVD Gospel According to Jazz Chapter 4. Widely regarded as part of the prestigious club of successful Cape Town jazz artists, Rubain’s hit song Reason to Smile was a big success on local radio.
‘Intimate Nights’
Jonathan was also seen in previous productions such as Intimate Nights and How did I get Here? He will take audiences on a musical journey inviting them to listen to sounds such as Cape jazz, Afro-jazz and soulful melodies.
Jonathan’s love for music is rooted in childhood memories of his father playing guitar. He started playing the drums at 6, the guitar at 10 and bass at 14 – all in the nurturing environment of his local church.
With this production he will share the stage with young talent between the ages of 12 and 16 from The Jazz Yard Academy. The Jazz Yard Academy is a NPO that offers free lessons to children from the area.
Rubain says, “I have often been asked by audience members who have previous performances to play some more of my original compositions and this is what I am looking forward to do onstage this time around. There will be several songs dedicated to musical influencers in my life and, of course, being back to perform at the Baxter Theatre Centre, an iconic venue is always quite special to me.”
What: I’m in love with a Guitarist
Where: The Baxter Concert Hall, Rosebaank, Cape Town
When: 3 to 5 August, 2017 at 8.15pm
Tickets: R140
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