sOLO INSTRUMENTALISTS

ADRI NAUDE
Based in Johannesburg
Adri is a top performer both as a soloist and as part of any professional unit. She has performed on Mango Groove’s first album and live with Claire Johnston. She has also performed live with the famous Bono of U2 at President Mandela’s 85th birthday in 2003. MORE

CAROL THORNS
Based in Cape Town
One of South Africa’s top electric cellists, Carol has performed at many of the country’s flagship events for nearly a decade. These include numerous celebrity events (Elton John Charity Ball), Fashion shows (Cape Town Fashion Week, Durban Fashion Week, SA Fashion Week), big concerts (Kirstenbosch Summer Concert Series, Vodacom July, Presidents Cup, Fancourt Spring Ball) etc. Carol has been featured alongside electric violinist Elena Zlatkova on several occasions with the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra and the Johannesburg Philharmonic. MORE

DEBI - IN THE MOOD
Based in Johannesburg
Debi is a professional musician and plays the Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute and Keyboard. She studied at the Royal College of Music, London. Whilst in London,  Debi played at The Barbican, The Festival Hall and Saint John's Smith Square. She  is also a 'Fellow' of Trinity College, London. MORE

EDDIE BOYD
Based in Johannesburg
Eddie Boyd, one of Joburg and SA's top sax virtuosos, performs live Sax (Soprano, alto and tenor) as soloist with a selection of DJs and artists, depending on the requirements of the client. Eddie works with Joburg's top session artists in custom outfits, who, together with top DJs from the corporate, wedding and club circuits, create the perfect entertainment match for any function. MORE

ELENA ZLATKOVA
Based in Johannesburg
Elena Zlatkova, Classical and electric violin, is a dynamic performer with an electrifying stage presence that has local and international audiences enthralled by her skill, dexterity and talent. Since her arrival in South Africa in 2003, Elena has captivated audiences with her many appearances on stage, at corporate events and concerts. A diverse musician and performer that had critics and fans raving in the 2003, 2004 and 2005 Barnyard Theatre productions of "Natural Women", "Beethoven Rocks Again" and "Roll over Beethoven." MORE

GARY SLETCHER
Based in Johannesburg
Saxophonist / songwriter Gary Sletcher comes highly recommended for weddings, corporate functions, fashion shows or just about any occasion where music is needed countrywide. As a young musician he toured extensively and performed all over - from Cape Town to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Swaziland and Mozambique.  He later furthered his studies in music theory and performance and passed with distinction. More

IVAN MAZUZE
Based in Cape Town
Born and educated in Maputo, Mozambique, saxophonist Ivan Mazuze came to Cape Town in 2000, where he is currently based. Ivan has performed with top internationally acclaimed artists, including Jimmy Dludlu, Judith Sephuma, Mlungisi Gegana, Dereck Schippers; as well as top bands such as Tucan Tucan and Loading Zone. He has been featured at numerous international music festivals, including the International Jazz Festivals in Cape Town, and the Joy of Jazz Festival in Grahamstown. MORE

JUDY BROWN
Based in Johannesburg
Judy Brown graduated in 2006 with a degree in Jazz arrangement and composition from the University of Cape Town. Judy lived in London for 2 years, during which time she took the opportunity to travel to Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Belgium, Holland and Italy. She has also toured New Zealand with 'That 60's Show' and visited Canada, Australia & the USA. MORE

KRISTEL BIRKHOLTZ
Based in Johannesburg
The highlights of her performance career include, performing in the Subaru car advert in 2007, playing the lead violin role in the Barnyard Theatre production "Beethoven Rocks Again" (2003/4), the “Harvest Moon” production which recently ran at the Willowbridge Barnyard (2006) and “Rock Me Amadeus” at the Menlyn Barnyard. She has made guest appearances on e-TV's "Backstage" (2005), with Watershed on KykNet (2000) and recently appeared as a violinist on the Egoli set (2006/7). More

TONY COX
Based in Johannesburg
Born in Zimbabwe and now residing in Johannesburg South Africa, multiple award-winning acoustic guitarist Tony Cox has become a veritable icon of the instrument in his own country.  And now the guitarist seems to be working his particular six-string magic further a-field. As of late, he has undertaken regular forays into Europe and Canada and has seen a loyal fan-base begin to develop in the UK. MORE