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Artist
Estelle Kokot
12+ albums
jazzfemale vocalistsfemale jazz contemporaryjazz vocalvocal jazz
about
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
