A Spiritual Jazz Experience: Where Music Meets the Soul

Umuthiomkhulu Ensemble is a South African based Spiritual Ensemble with over 4 years experience in African Spiritual Music. They have completed 2 Cape Town Tours and 1 in Johannesburg.

The Ensemble is led by the South African Young Trombonist Mthimkhulu Stuurman. He was influenced by Dr Johnny Mekoa who introduced him to Jazz Music and was later inspired by Malcolm Jiyane.

Mthimkhulu’s love for African Spiritual Jazz stems from his belief in Ancestors. He has worked with many South African and International Musicians, including:
– Dr Johnny Mekoa (RSA)
– Prince Lengoasa (RSA)
– Mthunzi Mvubu (RSA)
– The Spam All Stars (USA)
– The Temptations (USA)
– Luyolo Lenga (RSA)
– Dj Ed Noodles (EUR)
– Imbewu Marimba Community Ensemble (RSA)
– The Amazing Thailand Band, Koh Mr Saxman (Thailand) & Alexander Beets

He has performed at prestigious venues such as:
– The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz
– U.S Embassy
– German Embassy
– Gaborone Convention Centre (Botswana)
– AfrikaBurn
– Johannesburg Expo Centre
– Gallery MOMO
– Selective Live
– The Commons (Muizenburg)
– Athletic Club & Social
– MOJO Market
– Gorgeous George
– The Touch of Madness
– Primeactive
– Gugasthebe
– Joburg Theatre
– Market Theatre
– Sandton Convention Centre
– Emperors Palace
– Birchwood Hotel

Mthimkhulu has worked on projects titled:
– Bass Sings
– African Jazz Hound
– Gcina Mashiyane and Friends
– Atom and the Voids
– Emo Boys
– Afro Related
– Tumelo Shaq
– The Moors
– Sadaam Oppie
– L8 Antique and Kujenga

Doors open at 3PM. Show starts at 6PM.