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One unique aspect of the South African jazz scene was the appearance of individuals imitating popular artists as closely as possible because the real musician wasn't there to perform in the area. For instance, one could find a "Cape Town Dizzy Gillespie" who would imitate not only the music, but the look and style of Dizzy . [ 1 ]
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Afrika Mkhize is a South African Jazz pianist and composer. He is known for his contributions to the Cape Jazz and South African jazz scene. Mkhize has worked with various renowned musicians such as Miriam Makeba, Sibongile Khumalo, and Hugh Masekela. He has also released his own albums, including "Rainbow Nation" and "African Jazz and Percussion."
Also: South Africa: People: By occupation: Jazz musicians by instrument / Pianists: Jazz pianists Pages in category "South African jazz pianists" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total.
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Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues, ragtime, European harmony, African rhythmic rituals, spirituals, hymns, marches, vaudeville song, and dance music.
Jeremiah "Kippie" Morolong Moeketsi (27 July 1925 – 27 April 1983) [1] was a South African jazz musician, notable as an alto saxophonist. [2] He is sometimes referred to as "the father of South African jazz" [3] and as "South Africa's Charlie Parker". [1]