Acoustica” is a production and a show, not just a band. Based on the unique concept of combining top-class vocal music with virtuosic instrumental music, this act is defining its own sound.
In today’s world of electronic music and mass production, Acoustica returns to the heart of music: Back to the roots of composition, song writing and the art of performance, with original versions of well-known cover songs, all performed live and unplugged. Instrumental songs, encompassing various styles from around the world, give the act an international sound.
The artists involved have different musical backgrounds and international experience. Their combined styles result in an extraordinary variety of music being made available, including Classical, Jazz, Blues, Pop/Rock, Ballads, Spanish Flamenco, Indian, Irish and African music.
Passion, soul and world-class musical talent are combined in a show, where anything is possible, and what you see is what you hear: live and unplugged, real and authentic… Acoustica
*“Acoustica” – By dictionary definition the word “acoustic” means “sound (and the properties and qualities in transmitting sound).*
Artists:
Acoustica consists of top S.A. vocalist, Jesse Jordan, virtuoso guitarist, Graham Gillot, multi-instrumentalist, Duncan Combe, and world-class drummer, Keith de Kock.
Jesse’s career started when he won the “Shell Road to Fame,” with his own hit single, “Eastern Bridge.” As the front man and lead singer for his own band, the Jesse Jordan Band, he has had numerous other hit singles on radio, including the well-known song, “Not Here” and “Wendy.” Jesse is rated, without a doubt, as one of the best vocalists in the country.
Graham accomplished something of a study record by obtaining Grade 8 Classical Guitar with Merit in only 2 years of study through Trinity College, London. He then went on to play for various bands, including the Jesse Jordan Band. He also sessioned for DNA Strings and even played for the internationally-recognised Rodriquez.
Duncan is a teacher at Parel Vallei High School in Somerset West. He completed his B. Mus. at Stellenbosch University in 1981, majoring in clarinet and going on to play clarinet for the Cape Town Symphony Orchestra. He left for England in 1983 to study at Leeds Jazz College and started the Do Re Me Music School in 1986. Duncan plays sax, clarinet, bass, keyboard and guitar.
Jeane is an accomplished pianist, drummer and percussionist, with Gr 8 in these instruments. Following in her fathers music footsteps she teaches full time. In the Helderberg basin Jeane is used extensively to play for musicals and on the Corporate scene she facilitates djembe drumming sessions.
Keith is a recording engineer and producer at Cape Town Sound. He is regarded as one of the finest drummers around, having played for the Jesse Jordan Band, Casual Culture and top SA band, Watershed.
Repertoire includes:
Acoustica’s set list includes original and reworked versions of well-known “favourites and all-time classics” such as: Stand by Me, Tears in Heaven, Fields of Gold, Fly me to the Moon, Summertime, Thrill is Gone, Layla, Give Me One Reason, Pride and Joy, Change the World, Tucama, Fever, I’ve got you under my skin, Concerto de Aranjuez and Don’t worry, Be happy, to mention but a few. Together with some instrumental Classical guitar and Spanish Flamenco, as well as their own original tunes, their repertoire is guaranteed to provide a show that is world class with ‘something for everyone’. A concert not to be missed!
