SNAPS | Here's what you missed out on at #SBJOJ

30 September 2023 - 13:00

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South African guitarist, author, composer, arranger and producer, Billy Monama performs on stage at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, during the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz music festival.
Image: Alaister Russell

Jazz lovers flocked to Sandton Convention Centre on Friday for day one of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival.

The festival has over the years created a rich legacy that has become a second home for those who love and breathe jazz.

The premier event, now in its 24th year, saw jazz lovers spoilt for choice with performances across four stages (Conga, Mbira, Dinaledi and Jazz Lounge).

The Alexander Beets Quintet with pianist Miguel Rodriguez, bassist Marius Beets, drummer Sven Rozier and tenor man Lucas Santana, as well as guitarist and author Billy Monama also performed.

Below are some of the musicians who performed:

South African singer and songwriter Amanda "Ami" Faku performs at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz concert in Johannesburg, South Africa, September 29, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Image: SIPHIWE SIBEKO

Alexander Beets Quintet performs, 29 September 2023, at the Sandton Convention centre in Johannesburg, during the Joy of Jazz music festival. Jazz enthusiasts gathered in their thousands to watch local and international jazz acts perform at South Africa's premier music event held over the weekend. The Joy of Jazz festival is in its 24th year. Picture: Alaister Russell
Image: Alaister Russell

South African guitarist, author, composer, arranger and producer, Billy Monama (left) performs on stage with special guest Mimi Mtshali, 29 September 2023, at the Sandton Convention centre in Johannesburg, during the Joy of Jazz music festival. Jazz enthusiasts gathered in their thousands to watch local and international jazz acts perform at South Africa's premier music event held over the weekend. The Joy of Jazz festival is in its 24th year. Picture: Alaister Russell
Image: Alaister Russell

South African singer Zonke Dikana performs at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz concert in Johannesburg, South Africa, September 29, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Image: SIPHIWE SIBEKO

South African musician Ernie Smith performs at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz concert in Johannesburg, South Africa, September 29, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Image: SIPHIWE SIBEKO

South African trumpeter Marcus Wyatt performs at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz concert in Johannesburg, South Africa, September 29, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Image: SIPHIWE SIBEKO

Swiss harpist, Andreas Vollenweider performs on stage, 29 September 2023, at the Sandton Convention centre in Johannesburg, during the Joy of Jazz music festival. Jazz enthusiasts gathered in their thousands to watch local and international jazz acts perform at South Africa's premier music event held over the weekend. The Joy of Jazz festival is in its 24th year. Picture: Alaister Russell
Image: Alaister Russell