George Mari Band
Location: Based in DurbanBiography



The George Mari Band performs regularly in and around Durban, and has a wide repertoire including a large selection of Afro-Jazz standards, popular / mainstream Jazz favourites, and original compositions.
Regular appearances at various Durban venues include a residency at Zacks at Musgrave Centre (2003-2004) and Wilson's Wharf, the BAT Centre, Gateway, Centre for Jazz & Popular Music (University of KwaZulu-Natal) and the Sun Coast and Sibaya Casinos. The band is regularly booked for a wide variety of corporate functions in KwaZulu-Natal, and is currently resident band at St Tropez Sidewalk Café in Essenwood Road.
South African Noteworthy Performances
- Recorded the official anthem for the African Athletics Championships, composed by George Mari (1993)
- The Jacob Zuma Education Trust Fund Dinner at the Durban City Hall (2001)
- American Consulate Celebration: Independence Day 4 th July 2003 at the residence of the American Consul General
- Further Education & Training (FET) Inaugural Function at the Durban Exhibition Centre (2003)
- International Association of Ports & Harbours Conference held in Durban (2003)
- Human Rights Conference, Hilton Hotel (2004)
- Daimler Chrysler Key Clients Year End Dinner, Cradle of Mankind Heritage Site, Johannesburg (2004)
- Official Launch of Lifestyle Brand Campus - Mercedes/Daimler Chrysler/Jeep Showroom opening in Umhlanga (2005).
- Launch of Rey Foundation, Sibaya Casino (2005)
- Department of Health, Budget Speech delivered by the KZN Minister of Health (2006)
- Dept Arts & Culture: Minister's Culture Forum, UKZN (2006)
- Gala Dinner: Tri-nations Summit , ICC Durban (2006)
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