The Endler Concert series is proud to present the US Jazz Band on Friday 19 August at 20:00 in the Endler Hall.

The Stellenbosch University Jazz Band (SUJB) is one of the ensembles formed by the Certificate Programme which was created to equip members of the broader community with skills to read music and play an instrument at a level enabling them to embark on a BMus or Diploma programme at tertiary level.

In 2012 the SUJB won the National Ensemble Competition, winning their category as well as the overall competition. In recent years, the band has gained popularity at the Woordfees Festival with artists such as Jannie Moolman, Gloria Bosman, Louis Loock, PJ Powers, Corlea Botha and Tete Mbambisa.

The programme features Francis Bower on vocals and some jazz standards like “One for my Baby” and “At last” The concert will also feature 3 student compositions for marimba and jazz band as well as a full jazz orchestra including stringed instruments, conducted by Felicia Lesch.