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| A very nice jazz experience in the Crypt. |
We wanted to listen to jazz. But at Waterfront in Cape Town
some of the jazz clubs, like the Green Dolphin, have closed. Friends told us
that there is a place under St. George’s Cathedral – the Crypt – where good
jazz is performed. So, we went there earlier in the afternoon and found out
that this in deed was the case. And the group that were going to perform, later
yesterday evening, was:
VJR (Virtual Jazz Reality)
The leader is Ian Smith and he plays trumpet and cornet.
Franc Paco is the drummer, Andrew Ford plays piano and Sammy Weber is the name
of the bassist. The group was formed in 1993 and I must say they played well.
Their repertoire is broad. We listened to fusion as well as traditional jazz. And much in between.
The Crypt Jazz Restaurant also serves food. We ordered fish and
seafood – always a good choice in Cape Town.
In one of two pauses the owner of the restaurant
asked if anyone celebrated her/his birthday. A few guests did. He then asked one
of the waiters to sing for them and it turned out that this young waiter was an
opera student. He topped it up with two opera arias. Very good.
Friday morning we will go back to the cathedral. But it will
be early in the morning and then we will take part in the Eucharist.
We enjoy being in the Mother City!
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