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Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo 2
by Seton Hawkins
Kalamazoo 2 is the second of four collaborations between the late bassist Sipho Gumede and multi-instrumentalist Pops Mohamed. Recorded in 1999, it features guest musicians Prince Kupi on guitar, Xoli Nkosi on keyboards and brass, and both Barney Rachabane and Mandla Masuku on alto saxophone.The album opens promisingly--a funky bass-and-keyboard-driven riff along with Mohamed's spoken word greets the listener on Gauteng Vibe," followed by Rachabane's gritty saxophone. This rather infectious groove keeps you listening throughout the track, leading ...
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All About Jazz
What's happening Sunday in Kalamazoo: Jazz, Blues and Sacred Music
Jazz in the Garden is being held in the garden of the W.K. Kellogg Manor House, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners. The concert features the Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra. The concert is free. One-hour tours of the manor also are being offered. The cost is $5, or $4 for seniors and students ages 6 to 18 years. 671-2416. 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, concert; 10 a.m. to 5 ...
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