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Paxton/Spangler Septet wsg Alex Harding
The Paxton/Spangler Septet with Alex Harding played at Detroit's Cliff Bell’s on Thursday, July 28, starting at 7:30 p.m. Their show highlighted music from their album 'Ugqozi,' inspired by South African jazz traditions and deep cultural themes. Tickets were $20.
The Paxton/Spangler Septet brought the spirit of South African jazz to Detroit with their performance of selections from 'Ugqozi,' an album named after the isiZulu word for 'inspiration.' The septet, led by T-Bone Paxton and RJ Spangler—both longtime fans and interpreters of South African jazz—delivered a show rich in cultural resonance and intricate musical interplay. Guest artist Alex Harding joined them on stage, adding new dimensions to the sound. Held at the cozy venue Cliff Bell’s, the concert created an atmosphere where the socio-political and emotional layers of South African jazz came alive through powerful performance.
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