Winston Peterson is a name that resonates with many a Jazz lover especially in Nelson Mandela Bay’s Northern Areas and the Jazz hub of the townships New Brighton. This self-taught Saxophonist began his musical journey having picked up the banjo but soon fell in love with the Alto Saxophone. His tone and technique and style on the late jazz saxophonist Paul Desmond. His hometown friend and drummer Gilbert Matthews and keyboard player Mervin Africa from Cape Town were a tremendous influence on Winston’s passion for Jazz and the trio whilst living in Johannesburg in the late sixties a time that was filled with live music performances and when the influences of American smooth and jazz standards echoed throughout the vibrant music hubs of the city. Whilst his two friends left the shores of South Africa to pursue their musical ambitions in Sweden Winston packed up and journeyed to Port Elizabeth in the early 1970’s.
It is here that his soul was revived and his love for Jazz elevated and it is also where he met the kings of township Jazz the likes of Dudley Tito and the popular Soul Jazzmen outfit. Through his job as a sales rep for Music Land he moved between the coloured and black communities through his love and passion for jazz. Jazz pianist and music teacher Francis Ally whom Winston has learnt from and was mentored by in music, life and the essence of Jazz. Through his band Maiden Voyage who’s existence spans over 4 decades has hosted many national and international musicians bring the finest acts to the Bay. Today Uncle Winston as he is fondly known spends his days at his Westbourne Road shop – the Music Box – surrounded by musical instruments and his beloved Alto Saxophone and plays his tunes and offers words of advice reminiscing of the wonderful years he spent performing with the greats that he has had the honour of sharing the stage with. It is not only our honour but our privilege that we welcome him to the Jazz’Afro Sundays @ The Barn stage!
A velvety voice that moves you, a presence on stage that is a combination of innocence and confidence, Linda Tsoana has a gift that has been nurtured for years by her musical hero Dudley Tito. Having grown up in Avenue A New Brighton she spent a fair bit of her youth listening, watching and observing the music legends of New Brighton who had a huge influence on her sound and ear for a great tune. Linda is known for her beautiful renditions of American Jazz standards with her unique spin.
Linda will on Sunday share the stage with Winston Peterson for our second Jazz’Afro Sundays @ The Barn Heritage Month Edition.
Winston and Linda will play on 16 September 2018 at the Barn Theatre, PE Opera House from 17h00. Admission is R70.00 (R50.00 Pensioners) – limited seating be sure to be early.
PE Jollers will remember Winston’s club, Razzmatazz, in Grace Street, Central above the old Michael’s Record Store in the mid 1980’s.
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