London born South African singer, songwriter, pianist Estelle Kokot is plan… Read Full Bio ↴London born South African singer, songwriter, pianist Estelle Kokot is planning to tour her new solo show The Jazz Feminine in Africa in South Africa during the month of August into early September 2016.
She performed at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival in 2015 with Chicago born saxophonist/composer Chico Freeman as her guest. They recorded an album called The Sound Of You in 2014 and negotiations are underway for a digital release with Sony ATV in 2016
“Such narratives demand thoughtful phrasing and perfect diction as well as a melodious voice. On all counts Kokot delivers. She has produced the kind of album that merits careful listening, and could become addictive.” Gwen Ansell Business Day – February 2015
Estelle recorded two singles of her own works for Warner Bros. South Africa, when she was 18. Kokot’s stage debut in 1987 with modern jazz super group Phambili at Kippies Jazz Club in down town Johannesburg caused a sensation and she went on to guest with South African World Music Stars Bayete, also appearing with SA Jazz greats Barney Rachabane and Victor Ntoni.
"South Africa, here is a real jazz singer” Don Albert, South Africa
In 1988 Estelle Kokot joined jazz fusion band Rush Hour and the group recorded their album ‘The Perfect Way’. It went on to top the charts on radio stations in South Africa and the band embarked on a successful tour of the club, festival and concert circuit.
"Nothing short of stunning” Bongani Hlatshwayo
After national success with Rush Hour, Estelle went solo working on various projects and collaborations in South Africa. Estelle has featured as guest vocalist at five Big Band Jazz Galas at Pretoria’s State Theatre and presented her solo show 'Beyond Belief' at the Windybrow and Grahamstown Arts Festivals.
Estelle moved to London at the end of 1993 and soon established herself as a solo artist on the live scene, performing at Pizza Express and The Vortex Jazz clubs regularly and out of town at the Cambridge Modern Jazz Cub and Band on the Wall in Manchester.
She has performed at the Cork, London and Soho Jazz festivals, as well as the Düsseldorf Jazz Rally and at theatres in Switzerland and Germany.
Estelle released two studio albums ‘Alternative Therapy’ (1999) and ‘Information’ (2006) with London based line-ups that include Mick Hutton, Alan Skidmore, Tristan Powell, Rod Youngs, Yaron Stavi and Gene Calderazzo.
‘Where Is the Rainbow’ from her SAMA nominated album ‘Information’(2007)featured on a popular South African TV series ‘A Place Called Home’ and South African Strictly Come Dancing winner, actor/singer Emmanuel Castis recorded one of the album tracks, 'I Don't Know You Anymore' on his CD ‘South of Nowhere’(2008).
On top of her collaborative work as an artist, current and future projects include mentoring up and coming singer-songwriters and composers. She also conducts workshops based on the art of song writing, jazz vocal phrasing and interpretation and more.
"Standards and originals perfectly compatible side by side, Kokot is an excellent arranger of her own and other peoples’ material" John Fordham, The Guardian, London
She performed at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival in 2015 with Chicago born saxophonist/composer Chico Freeman as her guest. They recorded an album called The Sound Of You in 2014 and negotiations are underway for a digital release with Sony ATV in 2016
“Such narratives demand thoughtful phrasing and perfect diction as well as a melodious voice. On all counts Kokot delivers. She has produced the kind of album that merits careful listening, and could become addictive.” Gwen Ansell Business Day – February 2015
Estelle recorded two singles of her own works for Warner Bros. South Africa, when she was 18. Kokot’s stage debut in 1987 with modern jazz super group Phambili at Kippies Jazz Club in down town Johannesburg caused a sensation and she went on to guest with South African World Music Stars Bayete, also appearing with SA Jazz greats Barney Rachabane and Victor Ntoni.
"South Africa, here is a real jazz singer” Don Albert, South Africa
In 1988 Estelle Kokot joined jazz fusion band Rush Hour and the group recorded their album ‘The Perfect Way’. It went on to top the charts on radio stations in South Africa and the band embarked on a successful tour of the club, festival and concert circuit.
"Nothing short of stunning” Bongani Hlatshwayo
After national success with Rush Hour, Estelle went solo working on various projects and collaborations in South Africa. Estelle has featured as guest vocalist at five Big Band Jazz Galas at Pretoria’s State Theatre and presented her solo show 'Beyond Belief' at the Windybrow and Grahamstown Arts Festivals.
Estelle moved to London at the end of 1993 and soon established herself as a solo artist on the live scene, performing at Pizza Express and The Vortex Jazz clubs regularly and out of town at the Cambridge Modern Jazz Cub and Band on the Wall in Manchester.
She has performed at the Cork, London and Soho Jazz festivals, as well as the Düsseldorf Jazz Rally and at theatres in Switzerland and Germany.
Estelle released two studio albums ‘Alternative Therapy’ (1999) and ‘Information’ (2006) with London based line-ups that include Mick Hutton, Alan Skidmore, Tristan Powell, Rod Youngs, Yaron Stavi and Gene Calderazzo.
‘Where Is the Rainbow’ from her SAMA nominated album ‘Information’(2007)featured on a popular South African TV series ‘A Place Called Home’ and South African Strictly Come Dancing winner, actor/singer Emmanuel Castis recorded one of the album tracks, 'I Don't Know You Anymore' on his CD ‘South of Nowhere’(2008).
On top of her collaborative work as an artist, current and future projects include mentoring up and coming singer-songwriters and composers. She also conducts workshops based on the art of song writing, jazz vocal phrasing and interpretation and more.
"Standards and originals perfectly compatible side by side, Kokot is an excellent arranger of her own and other peoples’ material" John Fordham, The Guardian, London
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Martin Cummins 🇮🇪
@RRJade
My dear lady, I am so sincerely sorry for coming across as a pedantic fool, but it was entirely my own fault. I am so sorry to hear of your history with abusive husband's.
I hope and pray that you will find the strength and inner peace. To come to a full realisation that you are a unique and valued human being. With God given devine qualities. You are quite right in what you so eloquently expressed, and. Indeed there are many unfortunate women who have suffered unspeakable treatment at the hands of husbands and partners. Most unfortunately some to the point of death.
You are also quite right in the fact that. It can and has on many occasions gone the other way. Where men are the victims of abusive wives or partners. I have been there. Although I have to clarify. never with regard to phisical violence. But emotional, mental and spiritual neglect and abuse, also have a huge effect on life. Even though I am going through a divorce, and I will most likely loose my home. Which I alone paid for, and I will end up homeless. She and her new man will reap the benefits. There is no natural justice in the Republic of Ireland when it comes to divorce. It is a no fault system. If you want out. You get out
In most cases with half or more of everything, regardless of the history or circumstances.
However, I will not let her take anymore of my spirit or emotion. I will only concentrate on the very few good things I got out of a 30 year marriage.
Those few good things are my two daughters and three grandchildren.
Fortunately non of whom have been subjected to her venom.
I truly hope you will be able to continue moving forward. Hopefully you will find, even if very small. Some good thing or things, that were born or developed while you were surrounded by abuse. Hopefully a good, faithful and reliable friend.
Very best regards.
Martin.
Jami Goddess Art
“It was only on the FOURTH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE when they found Tia’s body” 😳😳
Tony Doherty
I thought I heard it was 3 times
electraleigh
Tia Sharp case freaks me out mainly because this documentary doesn’t mention the fact that Stuart hazel dated Natalie tias mum first, they split up he then ends up with Natalie’s mum Christine and Tia knows him as grandad. He then goes after and kills Tia! I cannot imagine sleeping with someone who has slept with my mum - that is a red flag to start with. Poor Tia
Melanie King
Yep that’s a big unspoken issue there
Isis Beck
I don't think there's a human that loves others unconditional, there's ALWAYS someone that wants something for their services.
elioraimmanuel
Natalie slept with the demon first. Then, he got with Christine the grandma. I can’t fathom getting with a man who’d been with my daughter. 🤮🤮🤮
Riding With Ted
My family was so evil I started to fantasize of greasing them. That's when I knew it was time to walk away and never look back. Best decision I ever made in my life. I started living my best life and eventually they mostly all died on their own. I say mostly because there still some around. But I have nada to do with them. I had no kids cause I refused to propagate more of them!
Patti Bramley
That’s scary.
Life and Story Official
scary
Rosemary [US-CT]
i am happy for u to have gotten away and made a new life, however i dont believe u inherit evil. i hope someday u have children to love.