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Ramon Alexander and the Karoo Jazz Project on Kofifi FM 97.2

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Extraordinary” Jazz musician, pianist and composer, who is considered a leading exponent of ‘Cape Jazz’ and has worked with a number of top shelf musicians, including Robbie Jansen, McCoy Mrubata, and Terumasa Hino.

Ramon Alexander has two albums to his credit and has produced several recording projects, he is an educator in jazz piano and currently mentoring Prince Albert’s very own, Karoo Jazz Project.

A student of classical music and word on the street is that he is also a wine maker.
For Hour Africa, this morning, he talks to us ahead of the upcoming Journey to Jazz Festival touching on his work with the youth jazz band of the Karoo.
7 Apr 2024 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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