‘THE JAZZIST’ SET TO DROP HER DEBUT ALBUM

The March Edition of Blankets and Wine was a recent highlight of hers, but she is no stranger to the limelight in Kenya’s entertainment circles…meet Christine Kamau a.k.a ‘The Jazzist’.

Christine Kamau “The Jazzist” is an afro-jazz trumpeter/composer who has recently completed working on her debut album ‘This is for You’, a live recording of instrumental afro-jazz music under Cameroonian producer Romeo K.

‘This is for You’ is a live recording of Christine’s own compositions including Conversations, African People, Ulisema, and she has just announced that the release is set for the 26th of April 2012 at the Michael Joseph Centre. The album offers an easy listening, instrumental, afro-jazz experience.

Christine currently plays in Nairobi with her band ‘African People’ comprised of remarkably gifted instrumentalists: Isaac Khakula (Bass Guitar), Ken Simiyu (Keyboards), Daniel Macharia (Drums), Matthew Makumi (Guitars), Lemuel Agina (Trombone) and Emmanuel Kute (Alto Saxophone/Flute).