Sunday, January 8, 2012

Hellon is back on the spotlight with new jazz shows



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Controversial jazz player, Joseph Hellon is back in the music scene. This time on his own terms. Hellon who is famed for his saxophone mastery has come up with a weekly show, Jazz and Clad, where jazz enthusiasts can attend and enjoy the live performances. The debut show, was hosted at Secrets Lounge, View Park Towers on Monday. The theme for the clad was red and black.
Hellon gave a brief background of the genesis of Jazz and Clad event. “We love music. We gathered around and played music together with Odada (Okello former Mr Kenya), whom we fought with a lot last year. We had a couple of meals together and reminisced about the Starry Jazz events that were hosted in my living room monthly in Runda. It has been two years now,” Hellon said. “We came up with the idea of Jazz and Clad.
An event where jazz enthusiasts can enjoy sophisticated music and also be involved by participating in the dress themes,” he said, adding, “These shows will build up to an international East African jazz festival that will serve a platter of Jazz melodies to a sophisticated society wearing something nice to listen to nice music. It is our object and ethos to do this.” Jazz and clad will be happening every Monday at Secrets Lounge from 6pm. Gate charges are Sh500.

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