Press release:

The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly presents Vienna born London based musician Guido Spannocchi on Wednesday 08 October 2025 at 17:30.

Predominantly known for his woodwind skills, alto and baritone saxophone as well as flute, Guido Spannocchi has come to international attention since the release of his entirely analogue album “Ahead Only” in 2017. Spannocchi has since focused on composing and performing his original music in various settings and ensembles and has published over 10 albums and EPs on his label audioguido records. His most recent albums “Perihelion” 2022 and “Live at Porgy & Bess” 2023 have gained him international press coverage and critical acclaim in print media like Jazzwise, Die Presse, Wiener Zeitung and The Wire as well as significant radio presence on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 6, JazzFM, OE1, WWFMU and many more.

Spannocchi has played with artists like The Sun Ra Arkestra, Joe Zawinul, Bobby McFerrin, Shabaka Huthchins, Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) and has had official concerts and recordings with Nubya Garcia, Larry Bartley, Tony Kofi, Nigel Price, Stuart Zender, Jay Phelps, Maria Chiara Argiro, Alabaster DePlume, Ruth Goller, Simon Bolivar Orchestra (El Sistema) and many more.

For the gig, he will be joined by Thuto Motsemme on bass , Zibusiso Makhathini on piano and Sbu Zondi on drums

Event Details

Guido Spannocchi

Wednesday 08 October 2025

UKZN, Centre for Jazz and Popular Music

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Howard College Campus, Dennis Shepstone Building, Level 2

Tickets will be available for cash at the door

Tickets available at the door: R120, R90 for pensioners, R60 for students