Musicist.co.za: The Jazz Colloquies‪.‬ Musicist.co.za

In the fourth episode of The Jazz Colloquies season, vocalist, Rorisang Sechele joins Areh in what is the first in person episode recording of the series. They catch up on how the start of the year has gone and seemingly how Rori has had a new leash of life going into it, they speak about ambitions, the industry and much more.

In the third episode of The Jazz Colloquies season, Areh is joined by young saxophone player and instrumentalist, Jean Strauss. Here they talk about Jean's journey with jazz and his instrument of choice. his current tenure in the city of Boston as well as future ambitions to venture into the New York music and jazz scene.

In episode two of the second season of The Jazz Colloquies, Areh speaks to jazz vocalist, Francesca Biancoli. The conversation touches on her early days in the South of Italy and how the music found her, her subsequent journey to South Africa where she has now spent the last 14 years of her life as well as of course the music.

In the first episode of the second season of The Jazz Colloquies, Areh speaks to double-bass player Zenzele Mthembu-Salter. The conversation ranges from new found life in Amsterdam where he is furthering his studies, what stands out for him with his instrument of choice - the bass, his Future Kwela concept and project as well as future endeavors and hopes.

In what is the final episode of The Jazz Colloquies podcast series, guest, Sandile Gontsana joins Areh in discussion of his time in London working as part of the Disney Lion King theatre production, this chat then leads to the (lack of) South African "theatre going culture".

Their chat also touches on the importance of music education, Sandile's time studying at the University of Cape Town with whom are now leading South African jazz artists, Sandile's personality and thIne importance of travelling and broadening one's world view and horizon.

Spha Mdlalose joins Areh for the penultimate episode of the series. Their chat revolves largely around her debut album release, Indlel'eyekhaya, they touch on each song on the album in detail, and speak on the conceptualizing, composing and rolling out of the album. The chat also touches on the general perception of jazz audiences, the ups and downs of the music streaming model and the role of events and event organizers in the exposure and profitability of the artists.

Spha also talks us through her ideal live performance set up and her favourite songs to perform before speaking on her first encounter with Sibongile Khumalo and how important she was to her as a person and as a reference within the jazz and music spaces.