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Round Midnight Live@PizzaExpressJazzClub
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Released: Mar 12, 2012
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    Looking forward to Friday's Spring Fever gig @AjaniGrill_Jazz! https://t.co/AdNVeLeW

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    looking forward to hearing @GeorgiaMancio at http://t.co/azrquub3 later and catching up with an old friend x

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  • Genre: Acoustic / Jazz / Other

    Location London , Un

    Profile Views: 305472

    Last Login: 5/18/2012

    Member Since 2/24/2006

    Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwczovL3d3dy5mYWNlYm9vay5jb20vcGFnZXMvRXN0ZWxsZS1Lb2tvdC8yMzM0OTM3NDUxNzQ=

    Record Label Phat Phace Productions cc

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Estelle Kokot is a UK born internationally respected South African singer, songwriter and pianist. 'Powerful and soulful, her music is often vividly surprising, seductively poetic and unquestionably all her own' The Guardian & The Times. Receiving rave reviews in venues ranging from the jazz clubs and festivals of South Africa to the UK and Europe. 'Kokot's sweetly melodic voice sets the audience on fire as she sets the keyboard ablaze' Tebogo Alexander & The Star Tonight Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya has described her as being 'out there with the best jazz vocalists in the world'. Estelle made her debut with South African jazz super group Phambili in 1987 at Kippies Jazz Club and went on to guest regularly with South African World Music Stars Bayete. During this time she also appeared with Barney Rachebane and Victor Ntoni at the A Train Jazz Club in Soweto. In 1988 Kokot joined Rush Hour. Their album 'The Perfect Way' topped the charts on radio stations in South Africa and the band embarked on a successful tour of the club, festival and concert circuit. Critics described the album as 'nothing short of stunning' Bongani Hlatshwayo After her success with Rush Hour Estelle went solo working on a variety of projects including a daring bass and vocal duo called 'No Place to Hide'. Several full house runs at Kippies Jazz Club followed alongside talents like Canadian trumpeter Bruce Cassidy in a project called 'Collaboration' and South African saxophonist Mike Makhalemele. With her music creating such a buzz Estelle was invited to open a new venue in Cape Town called Eauver The Top. The brainchild of South Africa actor Chris Ban Niekerk, her solo show 'Beyond the Blues to Brazil' played to packed houses and she also featured as a guest in 5 Big Band Jazz Galas at Pretoria's State Theatre. After establishing herself as an esteemed solo artist on the live scene, Estelle released two studio albums 'Alternative Therapy' (1999) and 'Information' (2007). 'Where Is The Rainbow' a song from the album 'Information' featured on a South African TV series 'A Place Called Home'. Other tracks were used on a popular Australian television drama. 'I Don't Know You Anymore' co-written by award winning producer Craigie Dodds, is featured on South Africa's Strictly Come Dancing 2008 winner Emmanuel Castis debut album 'South of Nowhere'. In March 2007 Estelle became Sony ATV's first writer to receive a nomination for a prestigious SAMA (South African Musicians' Award) for her album 'Information' in the 'Best Vocal Jazz Album' category. A performance at Jazz on the Lake in Johannesburg followed. Other appearances included Kippies Jazz Club International and the Jazz Leadership Concert Series with her South African line uup. UK based Kokot is a well-respected figure on the London jazz scene. On top of her collaborative work as an artist, current and future projects include sharing her knowledge and expertise mentoring young up and coming singer-songwriters and composers. Estelle plans to release recordings of out-takes and demos from her vast back catalogue of songs. She would also like to work on an album with English poet Mark Hillman. Kokot is currently planning a nationwide tour of South Africa between July and September 2012. Dates, line-up and details TBA. 'South Africa, here is a real jazz singer' Don Albert 'Catch one of South Africa's premier jazz voices in full fantastic flight' Jeremy Dowson 'Don't miss it!' The Cape Times

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  • Gillian Mina

    Hello ^^

    1 month ago
  • Gillian Mina

    Heyyy!
    How are you doing?
    It made long time!
    I hope everything's ok?
    Love,

    10 months ago
  • Baron11

    I fell in love with the song Where is the rainbow when I first heard it many years ago. I still love it. It is still my favorite song.

    11 months ago
  • Amnesiac quartet, Tribu…

    Thank you, nice to meet you ! Happy Holidays, www.jazzseb.com

    1 year ago
  • Neal Merrick Blackwood

    Thank you Estelle! All the best always... :)

    1 year ago
  • LatinTurca

    Have a nice sunday. Sending you much LOVE. cheers LatinTurca

    1 year ago
  • OsCKilO

    Utterly Sublime music......

    1 year ago
  • Riccardo Lombardo

    very well, thank you :) I hope the best for your album. Riccardo

    1 year ago
  • Riccardo Lombardo

    hi, Estelle! How are you??? Hugs from Spain. riccardo

    1 year ago
  • Richard Oakland

    Both CD's regularly travel with me and Information even won over a traffic warden recently :) Trust life and dreams are well

    Richard

    2 years ago
  • Camélia Ben Naceur

    Hello Estelle,

    Hope you're doing well... :-)
    I'm currently listening to your CD and I enjoy it at lot !!!
    Beautiful universe, great compositions, great playing and singing !
    Without any doubt you're a great artist Estelle !

    Take care,
    Camélia.

    2 years ago
  • Ninure Da Hippie

    10 Messages for you from Ninure da Hippie:

    01: Hi!
    02: This Hippie appreciates you!
    03: What’s new with you?
    04: How are you?
    05: I hope EVERYTHING is fine.
    06: Keep siling even if you don’t feel like it. You’ll scare your enemies and encourage your friends.
    07: Take of yourself. People who like you need you, and it pisses off your enemies.
    08: Relax.
    09: Be Happy.
    10. Be blessed.

    http://blog.myspace.com/rainbow_christian

    2 years ago
  • The Cat That Walks Alone

    :) As am I... Nice to hear from you ,hope you're well x

    2 years ago
  • PHILIPPE CIMINATO

    Hello Estelle,

    Dankie for the add... Music for love, peace, happiness and Light.
    I hope we'll share it in some collaborations some days.
    All the best in your continuation.

    Philippe

    2 years ago
  • Camélia Ben Naceur

    Hello Estelle !

    Thank you very much for your very kind comment ! :-))))
    It's always a real pleasure to hear you singing and playing !!!
    Really love your compositions !
    I was in London last february to play with Billy C. at the Ronnies Scott's, I enjoyed a lot your city ! Next time I hope to see you perform...
    Wish you a great week end :-)

    Regards from the vineyards of Bordeaux,
    Camélia.

    2 years ago
  • Ninure Da Hippie

    ~When we miss the beauty and the joy of earth's goodness--let our eyes be opened.

    ~When we grow too accustomed to life's busyness--let us remember to breathe.

    ~When the Goodness of others is lost in the rush--let us have the strength to smile and thank them.

    ~When our frailty outruns our strength--let us know how to ask for help.

    ~When the hope in our heart fades away--let a smile and a hug reenergize our souls.

    ~When we search for the way home--may we find a compass on the street.

    ~When loneliness pursues us--may I find us friend to help us elude it.

    ~When it seems that darkness will never give way to the light--may we find a light switch.

    ~When the ache of the world wears our compassion thin-- may I find a needle, thread and tape to fix it up.

    ~When the troubles of others seem more then we can carry--may we find a place to set them down and help to sort it out.

    ~When everyone seems far away--may a hand outstretched help us come back to the world.

    ~As we strive to live our lives well--may we not take steps bigger then our feet can handle.

    ~As we enjoy the treasures of life that we have found--may we not spend it all in one place.

    ~As we continue to surrender our lives to fate--may we not lose ourselves on the way.

    ~As we journey into the unknown territory of a new beginning--may the ground be stable and the shaky ground have railings to help us keep our balance.

    ~As we hurt in the process of loving our enemies--may we find a band-aid to heal it again.

    ~As we learn to accept our weaknesses and our strength--may we know that no one is perfect

    ~As we open our hearts to others--may we have a helmet to protect ourselves.

    ~As we keep searching for the truth--may we have our eyes open to see it.

    ~And as we love one another--may we learn to love ourselves as well.

    2 years ago
  • Neal Barbieri

    Hello,Estelle
    thanks for your friendship,I am very happy,
    you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,
    and stupendous voice.
    you are certainly one of my favorite, in your musical kind
    The feels great admiration for you,
    be really one whom is worth rather to lot!
    The hope to listen soon to you, in italy..
    talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music,
    you wish indeed special, for a Happy Holidays,and a Happy New Year!
    all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day
    neal

    2 years ago
  • Luis Hernandes

    wish to you a good Christmas holidays in good harmony.
    Keep good music alive
    Luis Hr


    2 years ago
  • Nyertun - BEATS4CHANGE

    Hiya, thanks for being a friend - I enjoyed visiting YourSpace :-) Keep it up
    May your life be full of love, light and fun...
    hugs SOREN - Beats for change - NYERTUN

    2 years ago
  • ~Arthur-Poet-Shadow~

    Thank you, kindly, deeply, dearly ~

    love,
    Arthur,

    2 years ago
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