CueCumber Jazz

Hailing from the foot of Table Mountain, Cape Town, CueCumber Jazz is deeply rooted in the Rhythm and Harmony synonymous with Jazz. The band's repertoire moves from Swing, to Latin, to Modern Jazz and Funk, encompassing improvisation as a key factor in their music.

With a diverse group of talented musicians, CueCumber Jazz blends music styles with unmatched finesse. With Gemayel on drums, Zanelle on trumpet, Merrilou on piano and Danielle on Electric Bass, this Jazz quartet is guaranteed to get you swinging' at your corporate/private function!

THE MEMBERS:

GEMAYEL KROUKAMP - DRUMS
Gemayel started his music studies at the age of 4 playing classical guitar and piano. At age 12 he discovered the drums, which he fell in love with. At the age of sixteen he played drums for stage productions such as FAME and Grease. During this period he also played for numerous Gospel bands in and around the Overberg region. During 2005 he started playing Jazz with a number of Big Bands in Cape Town, developing a new love for Jazz. Some of the Jazz performances were with the Austrian Jazz quartet Six Tension on their Cape Town tour. He also performed with various Cape Town musicians such as Jeff Weiner, Mike Laatz and Ed Kirkwood. 

ZANELLE STIPP - TRUMPET
Zanelle started having music lessons at the age of 5 and over the years tried and tested many different instruments.  She eventually found “the one” and fell in love with the trumpet.  In 1998 she pursued her studies at the South African College of Music (UCT).  While studying, she became a member of the UCT Big Band under the direction of Prof Mike Campbell, became a member of the National Youth Jazz Band in 2000 and performed at many festivals in and around Cape Town, such as the Grahamstown Jazz Festival and Joy of Jazz Festival.  She also performed with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra on many occasions. She completed her BMus and BMus Honours Degrees in trumpet performance at UCT in 2003.

MERRILOU NEFDT – KEYBOARDS
Merrilou started playing piano when she was 6 and has pretty much been behind the keys ever since!  Classically trained, she completed the highest level from the Royal Conservatory of Music when she was 16.   Her love of playing grew as she played in for many gospel groups and has been privileged to accompany choirs and soloists and be a part of many musicals.

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