Paul Hanmer

Paul Hanmer (born 1961, Cape Town) is a South African jazz pianist.

Career

As a child he studied piano. He attended the University of Cape Town for two years before beginning a music career with guitarist Paul Petersen.[1] During the 1980s he started the band Unofficial Language with Peter Sklair and Ian Herman in Johannesburg.[1] In the 1990s he was a member of the Cool Friction Band led by Tony Cox. His debut album, Trains to Taung, was released by Sheer Sound in 1997.[1] Influenced by Keith Jarrett,[2] he has worked with Miriam Makeba, Louis Mhlanga, Pops Mohamed, McCoy Mrubata, Ray Phiri, and Tananas.[1][2]

Discography

  • Trains to Taung (Sheer Sound, 1997)
  • Playola (Sheer Sound, 2000)
  • Window to Elsewhere (Sheer Sound, 2002)

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Born in Cape Town in 1961 …". Paul Hanmer. 24 December 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b "'It took me a long time to take possession of myself': A meeting with the composer Paul Hanmer". Africultures.com. Archived from the original on 19 May 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2010.

See also


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