New melodies by Melorie Jane

Jazz pianist and singer Melorie Jane will perform at various Cape Town venues throughout May, promoting her second album.

Hold the Stars is described as a fusion of South African jazz influences that traverses the realms of film music and contemporary jazz.

Jane on vocals and piano is supported by Ntsikelelo Jack Mcwabe on trumpet, saxophonist Lehlohonolo Ntsoko, Gilbert Sithole on bass and Thato Tswai on drums. Sean Manley did sound and mastering.

“My appreciation for the fellow musicians on this album knows no bounds. Together, we have shared countless performances and walked a musical journey marked by challenges and growth,” says Jane.

Her debut album, More or Less (2021), a fusion of contemporary South African jazz, was nominated in five musical categories at the Mzantsi Jazz Awards in 2022. She won the Best Jazz Album as well as Best Female Jazz Artist.

She has also won the Best of South African Jazz Album of the Year 2022 after her debut album was top of charts on Vuka Online Radio for 11 months.

Jane will perform with her quartet at different venues Cape Town musos Bonga Mosola, Mark Lynch, Chanté Phillips, Chadleigh Gower, Bonolo Nkoane and Danél Dippenaar.

Upcoming concerts take place from Thursday May 2, starting at 9.30pm, at the Athletic Club and Social at 35 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town. Tickets are R200 on Quicket.

You can also catch Jane at several other venues:

• Sunday May 5, 4pm, Jazz on the Bay, 306 Mcfarlane Rd, Simon’s Town. Tickets are R180 on Quicket.

• Thursday May 9, 7pm, Selective Live, 189 Buitengracht St, Gardens, Cape Town. Tickets are R150 and R80 for students on Quicket.

• Friday May 24, 7pm, Amazink, Masitandane Road, Kayamandi, Stellenbosch. Tickets are R150 and R80 for students on Quicket.