Anthem For The New Nation The Paxton/Spangler Septet CD Release Party

For over 30 years, Tbone Paxton and RJ Spangler have been exploring the beauty of South African jazz, inspired by such
artists as Hugh Masekala, Miriam Makeba and Chris McGregor’s Brotherhood of Breath.

Their new project, is a follow-up effort to 2020’s vocal jazz recording featuring Tbone, “Back in Your Own Backyard,” on
the Detroit Music Factory imprint. A collection of compositions,
by pianist/composer Abdullah Ibrahim, formerly known as Dollar Brand. The album is called Theme for The New Nation after one of the songs on the album. It is about respectfully
paying tribute to a great master and lifelong influence.

This seven-piece band brings plenty of energy and Detroit soul
to the music. South African music has always spoken to Tbone and RJ and they wish to perform this music as part of our
musical contribution to the world.

"The Paxton/Spangler Septet express a deep cultural understanding of the socio-political realities that were at play in South Africa. They have taken seminal works by one of South Africa’s most revered jazz icons and entered a human story replete with pain, suffering, joy and hope.”
– Butchie Seroto, Music in Africa (South Africa)

Doors at 6pm | Live music at 7pm | Dinner menu available (not included in ticket price) | All ages till 9pm, 18+ welcome

$10 ADV, $15 Doors https://bit.ly/PSSeptet