Prince Lengoasa’s ‘soul shower’

THE ORBIT, Johannesburg — Performing exquisitely is one thing; performing exquisitely while also inspiring is another, very special thing altogether. Many jazz musicians are magnificently talented “technically” and amaze audiences with their dexterity and the mastery of their instrument. But jazz artists who possess that technical skill AND leave the audience feeling as if they’ve…

Stunning, soaring solos from Ant Law

THE VORTEX, London — We’re talking solos that leave the audience slack-jawed in amazement, only to quickly recover and roar with applause. The Ant Law Quintet is awesome together and but monstrously mind-boggling in their solos. When I got to the Vortex, one of Downbeat magazine’s top 150 jazz venues in the world, a flea could not…