Ugandan Jazz Revolution

Thanks Elijah for the live jazz bands, (please see www.jazzoptions.com)

About two years ago while listening to my Radio, I bumped into radio Oneand although i did not know the genre being played, i liked the sound, I later discovered that it was what is referred to as Jazz (smooth jazz), I had always been a fan of smooth jazz sounds, Soul and African Jazz (call it World) Since then, i have been an avid fan of the program and the initiatives, Its amazing how fast It has grown since,

Being hosted every first Wed of the month courtesy of Ange Mystique,The Jazz Evenings Screening brings together avid fans hosted by Tshaka Mayanja and Elijah Kitaka the pioneers of the Current Jazz Revolution free of charge all you have to do is listen in during the Sunday Show on Radio one at 9pm and send an sms message for registration and yo in, whats more is you get to enter with a friend for free too.

I am happy with the Full houses during jazz concerts, Last year at the Soweto String Quartet at Kampala Serena, The Last Concert of Mama Makeba(RIP)in Uganda and Oliver and our very own Sebunjo and of course Isiah Katumwa at Munyonyo and the Sizzling Jazz safari that Featured Eric Marienthal, Oscar Seaton, Tsaka, Pragmo and others, the same for this year with an addition of Chuck Loeb although i missed out on it.

During my Piano and Sax lessons, i got to meet quite a couple of talented jazz artists that are very background and i was amazed at the potential if it were tapped the likes of Robert who have played a sax for over 7 years, i was simply amazed. But like they say, Africa is where the most talented Golfer has never been on the course and the best musician cannot afford to record an album

A new beginning is here though, Mr. Elijah is leading an initiative more interesting that ever before, YOU CAN HAVE A JAZZ BAND ON YOUR FUNCTION please visit this website (www.jazzoptions.com) and make sure you don't miss out on this chance, its our chance to support Jazz, while enjoying it Live

When Forte Magazine is finally out, we will share more on the developments of Jazz in Uganda) as for now thanks a lot Elija and Tshaka.

My regards,
Emma.