Delheim Estate, one of the region’s most acclaimed wine farms set on the majestic Simonsberg, will this year again be presenting its popular series of Jazz and Cheese Fondue events which have become a highlight on the local wine and music calendars.
Hosted in conjunction with the Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA) which selects an eclectic line-up of diverse local jazz talent to accompany the experience of Delheim’s sumptuous cheese fondues, the events are to be held each Sunday lunch from 2 July to 27 August.
The line-up for this year’s Jazz & Fondue sessions
2 July: Darren English Quartet led by South African award-winning trumpeter Darren English, this band play its own vibrant repertoire.
9 July: Zazi Muftic Quartet features Muftic, a Johannesburg-based musician with roots in Zagreb, Croatia. Her musical upbringing began as a Western classical violin player before becoming an engaging jazz vocalist.
16 July: Muneeb Hermans Quartet Trumpeter Muneeb was born in Cape Town, started his musical journey in the Cape minstrel fraternity and later went off to study Jazz Performance at the University of Cape Town.
23 July: Nick Ford Quartet Nick Ford project is led by the 19-year-old Cape Town electric and double bassist and composer/arranger.
30 July: Kalahari Connection, a jazz and world music outfit comprising vocalist Lungiswa Plaatjies, Lonwabo Mafani (keyboards), Bongani Sotshononda (marimba) and Stephen du Souz.
Ticket details: Guests will be welcomed with a hearty glass of gluhwein before enjoying an authentic cheese fondue served with bread and vegetables for dipping, followed by coffee and dessert at a cost of R520 per person. A selection of Delheim wines is available at cellar-door prices, by the bottle of by the glass. Tickets available exclusively from Quicket.
Click HERE to view the August line-up.