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Bakithi Kumalo

and the South African All Stars

BAH-GEE-TEE KOO-MA-LOW

Bakithi Kumalo's musical career has been characterized by a series of serendipitous events, ranging from his debut gig as a precocious seven-year-old filling in for the bassist in his uncle's band to his enlistment into Paul Simon's group during the recording sessions of the pop star's landmark Graceland album in 1985.

Kumalo's work on Graceland opened the doors for him to pursue other avenues, including recent recordings with Herbie Hancock, Randy Brecker and Cyndi Lauper. Plus, he hooked up with former Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart, who took the bassist on tour with him. "Mickey was great," Kumalo says. "There was no audition. He told me to pack up my bass and not to worry about learning the music because that would happen on the road. It was a great time."

Read more about Bakithi's life and experience at:

AUGUST 12TH PERFORMANCE:

275 Christian Avenue
Stony Brook, NY  11790   info@thejazzloft.org (631) 751-1895
mailing address:
PO Box 547, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Directions and Parking Map

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Thurs - Sat 12 to 5 PM

ADMISSION: 

Adults $10, Seniors 62+ $7, Students $5, Children under 12 years FREE

Please check our calendar for times and dates of performances and educational events and to purchase tickets.

  

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whose mission is dedicated to, through the art of collaboration,

the preservation, education and performance of the American born art form of JAZZ. 

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