Pretoria – American Steelpan master player Andy Narrell is set to perform with an all-star South African band today at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens.
Saturday’s performance in Pretoria is the first of two Andy Narrell Day Time Concert performances.
The other performance is set for next weekend in Johannesburg on, 9 November 2024, at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens, Roodepoort in the west of Johannesburg.
Andy Narrell will team up with established South African instrumentalists.
The unique drummer will feature Paul Hamner on keyboards, guitarist Louis Mhlanga, saxophonist Khaya Mahlangu, bassist Thomas Dyani, drummer Denny Laloutte, and trumpeter Rob Watson.
Radio presenters Nothemba Madumo, Nicky B, and David Mashabela will be joined by Afro Shezi and DJ Terence to entertain the crowds with their disc-spinning skills.
The 70-year-old American jazz steel pianist, composer, and producer, Andy Narrell, released his first solo album titled Hidden Treasures 45 ago under his record label Hip Pocket.
He has since released 19 more albums under his name.
Andy Narrell’s music catalogue covers a variety of genres including the Caribbean, Latin and Rhythm.
Narrell is no stranger to South African music lovers, during his first visit in 1999, he performed in front of a crowd of 80 000 people.
In 2001 Narrell released a live recorded album titled Live In South Africa.
Some of the hit albums included The Hammer, Little Secrets, and Slow Motion.
Narrell has been featured by a lot of musicians in their albums like Angela Bofill, Paulinho da Costa, Boney James, Bela Fleck, Marcus Miller, Toto, Pointer Sisters, and Narada Michael Walden just to name a few.
Gates open at 9 am and the concert starts at 10 am until 6 pm on both days.
Prices can be bought at www.computicket.com/shoprite/checkers at R200.
