Jazz at the Konserve: The Melisizwe Plaatjie Collective

Rising star Melisizwe Plaatjie leads a dynamic ensemble of emerging jazz talent in Pieces of Me, a soulful journey through his life in original compositions. As the selected pianist for the 2021 Artscape Youth Jazz Band, the 2023 National Youth Jazz Band and the award-winning Sun Quintet – winners of the awards for best jazz song and album at the 2024 Mzantsi Jazz Awards – Plaatjie is affirming his place as one of SA’s most promising jazz musicians.