Sons of Table Mountain

Sons of Table Mountain was a South African jazz band formed by Robbie Jansen.^[1] In addition to Jansen, the band included pianist Hilton Schilder, Steven Erasmus, Jack Momplé and Alex van Heerden.^{[citation needed]} In the 1990s, the band regularly performed for audiences from all socioeconomic backgrounds – from impoverished communities in Cape Flats to political dignitaries in post-apartheid South Africa.^[2]

Jansen released his second album in 2000, Cape Doctor, having used the group to record with him. They were one of the pioneers of the new Cape Jazz.

References

^ Jooste, Bronwynne (9 July 2010). "Legendary jazz icon Jansen dies: Main Book". Daily News. Durban. Retrieved 28 July 2024 – via ProQuest.
^ "When trumpeter, accordion-player and composer Alex van Heerden was killed in a car crash early on Wednesday, it was a great loss to South African music". Cape Argus. 11 January 2009. Retrieved 28 July 2024 – via ProQuest.

External links

[1] Memoirs of Alex van Heerden, including information about Sons of Table Mountain.
[2] About Robbie Jansen (South Africa) and his work at www.music.org.za

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[1] Jooste, Bronwynne (9 July 2010). "Legendary jazz icon Jansen dies: Main Book". Daily News. Durban. Retrieved 28 July 2024 – via ProQuest.

[2] "When trumpeter, accordion-player and composer Alex van Heerden was killed in a car crash early on Wednesday, it was a great loss to South African music". Cape Argus. 11 January 2009. Retrieved 28 July 2024 – via ProQuest.

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