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The most notable performances/achievements in South Africa include:
Dave Holland in the flesh...
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Joining Idol's 2009 winner; Jason Hartman's band in 2010, performances have included Live at 5 from the SABC
The O'Jays Tour 2009
Tim Moloi band from 2009 including performances for ETV (see his website for diary)
Studio sessions for the Confederations Cup anthem in 2009
Performing with the Soweto Gospel Choir in 2008
Performing with jazz legends; The African Jazz Pioneers in 2008
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The future:
Dave Holland and Mr. Edwards
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Currently in pre-production for an electronic/live duo called Fat Tuesday. They write original House and Lounge/Chillout music as well as remix other well known records. It's an exiting group featuring a great deal of live manipulation of electronic sounds and vice-versa, an attempt to reduce the gap between electronic music and the live performance. The possibilities are endless and the music is amazing.
Pre-production samples can be found by visiting www.zoopy.com/fattuesday. They can also be found on Twitter for information about future gigs. The plan is to have an album out before the end of 2010.
**********Featured Tour**********
A busy schedule with Jason Hartman begins with the Kelly Clarkson Tour. They'll be traveling between Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town over the coming week to perform to capacity crowds at each of the three venues.
**********Local Gigs**********
Regular gigs with some of the country's finest DJ's. You'll find him in any number of places throughout the week with regular Electronica/House performances with Mr.Edwards among others.
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Goals
To continue to spend as much time in the studio as possible.
To continue to teach my saxophone pupils, at the very least, I feel that international knowledge exchange is important in the development of the industry in this country.
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Additional Info:
Music for me is a form of expression beyond anything else. It's an environment where race, age, religion and everything in between is forgotten. I think that the key to music is being able to listen, process and compliment. A group of musicians can only make true music when they listen to what each other are doing, to understand your role within that group of people and do what you can to add to it without being self-indulgent.
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A truely talented performer...
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South Africa for me is a beautiful country with wonderful people. There is an abundance of natural talent. I feel sometimes that the musicians are under represented, and it is difficult for them to find the support they need to be afforded the time and funding to create beautiful music. However, the music scene is developing fast in this country and with support, it will continue to grow and emerge as a strong contender with the overseas heavyweights. I'm very proud and indeed grateful to be involved in this industry at this time.
I spend what little free time I have with my family (wife Naseera, and two boys; Rayhaan 8 and Niaz; 18 months). I believe that the support and inspiration from my family has been the most important factor in allowing me to pursue and make a success of music.
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Recently Dave has performed with his Fat Tuesday counterpart Mr.Edwards for ZAGlamour's "Fire and Ice" Event which happened on the 5th of March.
The reception of the duo was unbelievably well received and the mix of live performance and ice jazz electronic was the perfect combination for the event itself. Dave has, along with this venture with Mr.Edwards have our full support here at ZAGlamour and their involvement in the "Fire and Ice" event will not be their last performance with ZAGlamour by any means.
Regards
David of ZAGlamour
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