The Ntu Sound Chamber Experience
Schedule
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Kölner Philharmonie | Cologne, NW
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Nduduzo Makhathini is one of the leading figures in South Africa’s contemporary jazz scene. Coming from a musical family, he was drawn to church music even as a child; he later studied in his home country and in the United States. The pianist, composer, and healer Nduduzo Makhathini gained international recognition with his first Blue Note album, *Modes of Communication: Letters From The Underworlds," which was released in 2020. His music, characterized by deep spirituality, blends jazz with traditional Zulu music. In addition to South African elements, he has been inspired by musicians from his homeland, most notably the pianist Abdullah Ibrahim. Makhathini’s powerful playing is reminiscent of the artistry of McCoy Tyner.WDR Big Band
Nduduzo Makhathini - Piano
Rhani Krija - Percussion
Vince Mendoza - Conductor and Arrangements
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Nduduzo Makhathini zählt zu den wichtigsten Vertretern der aktuellen Jazzszene in Südafrika. Aus einer musikalischen Familie stammend, fühlte er sich schon als Kind von der Kirchenmusik angezogen, später studierte er in seiner Heimat und in Amerika. Der Pianist, Komponist und Heiler Nduduzo Makhathini wurde international durch sein erstes Blue-Note-Album "Modes Of Communication: Letters From The Underworlds" bekannt, das 2020 erschien. In seiner von tiefer Spiritualität geprägten Musik begegnen sich Jazz und traditionelle Zulu-Musik. Neben südafrikanischen Elementen sind es auch die Musiker:innen seiner Heimat, die ihn inspiriert haben, allen voran der Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim. Makhathinis kraftvolles Spiel erinnert an die Kunst eines McCoy Tyner.
WDR Big Band
Nduduzo Makhathini - Klavier
Rhani Krija - Percussion
Vince Mendoza - Leitung und Arrangements
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Kölner Philharmonie, Bischofsgartenstraße 1,Cologne, GermanyEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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