Jazz lovers in the nation’s capital should look forward to enjoying four days of their favourite style of music as the Ghana Jazz Foundation in partnership with the +233 Jazz Bar & Grill, brings on a package dubbed ‘Jazz In January’ from January 4 to January 7, 2024.

Set to display first-rate musicianship over that period are singer Myrna Clayton, Native Vibe and the GHJazz Collective on January 4. Keyboardist and songwriter Kevin Flournoy and singer Lamont Dozier Jnr are slated for January 5 and celebrated saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa takes to the stage on January 6. All the acts will come together for a roaring MasterJam session with barbecue on January 7.

Singer Myrna Clayton is referred to by many as America’s Songbird. She knows how to command and hold the full attention of audiences with her versatility which spans styles like Jazz, Pop, Blues Soul, Gospel, and R&B. The well-traveled Alabama native is also a songwriter, flutist, bandleader, and vocal coach. She is rearing to wow +233 patrons with her exquisite repertoire.

Native Vibe are not new to +233 and always pack a solid punch whenever they show up. Guitarist Bill Macpherson and bassist Nee Sackey have developed a synergy that simply works magic on audiences.

The GHJazz Collective of Bernard Ayisa (saxophone), Victor Dey Jnr. (piano), Frank Kissi (drums) and Gaddiel Amoah (bass)  have long established their ability to play with virtually anyone and will be in the house with original tunes and solid backing for the other two January 4 performers.

Kevin Flournoy’s capabilities go beyond being a producer, keyboardist, songwriter and arranger. He is also the capable host of the ‘K-Flow Show with Kevin Flournoy’ television programme and will record an edition at +233 on January 5.

The ‘K-Flow Show’ is a blend of talk and live music performances and singer/songwriter Lamont Dozier Jnr will be one of Flournoy’s guests in Accra. The singer has shared the stage at different times with notables such as The Temptations, Rick Braun, Aretha Franklin, and the Four Tops. He knows the ropes when it comes to live delivery and is expecting ‘Jazz In January’ attendants to flow with him on January 5.

For Jazz fans who felt they didn’t have enough of Jeff Kashiwa when he was here last July, the man would be around again on his tenor and soprano saxophones and flute on January 6. He is always at one with his instruments and will offer his usual, captivating multi-layered music.

It will be barbecue and chit-chat time, still with some great live music, on January 7 to the round of ‘Jazz In January’.  So good music lovers must get ready for pleasant moments with fine musicians who always offer delightful, distinct approaches of their own, at +233.