Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Popular Jazz musician and multi-instrumentalist, Tony Cedras, dies at age 72

Popular Jazz musician and multi-instrumentalist Tony Cedras has died.

PHOTO - Adrian Louw: Jazz musician and multi-instrumentalist Tony Cedras 


The 72-year-old who hails from Cape Town passed away on Monday morning, after a battle with lung disease.

It’s understood that he arrived back in Cape Town last week, after performing in the U.S and was hospitalised for six months

According to African music library, Cedras big break came when he was recruited as a trumpet player and keyboardist for the South African band, Pacific Express, under the guidance of bass player Paul Abrahams.

He also worked with other notable artists, such as Paul Simon, and made a name for himself as a versatile and talented musician with a unique style that blends African rhythms with Western influences.

Tributes for the late star have been pouring in on social media.

Jazz icon Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse described Cedras as a ‘’giant man with talent beyond belief.’’

Bush Radio Connected 2 Jazz presenter, Nigel Vermaas, also shared fond memories of Cedras.

‘’Although he was a trumpet player and a pianist, I always remember him as a wonderful accordion player. I only saw him play twice – live. He is quite special on stage, he very much does his own thing and I think musicians loved working with him and he brought a beautiful sound when he played.’’

‘’It’s just one of those things where I wish I could have spoken to him, but I didn’t. He was much loved not by music lovers but musicians who played with him,’’ added Vermaas.

 

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