PHOTOS: Jazz Maestro Marcus Anderson Jets in for Jazz and Soul Safari Event

American Saxophonist Marcus Anderson and Kizomba star Yola Semedo are in the country ahead of their much anticipated performances at the 10th edition of Johnnie Walker Jazz & Soul Safari.

The event is happening this Saturday 2, 2017 at Lugogo Cricket Oval.

Anderson, arrived in Uganda at 10:45pm on Wednesday evening, while Ms Semedo jetted in on Tuesday night.

Marcus Anderson upon arrival at Entebbe Airport
Marcus Anderson’s band upon arrival at Entebbe Airport

The renowned saxophonist Marcus Anderson, who is an artist of extraordinary jazz pedigree, with eight albums to date, had this to say upon his arrival at Entebbe International Airport.

“They should expect one of the best shows they have ever seen in their lifetime,” he said.

Marcus Anderson upon arrival at Entebbe Airport

Gates to the Jazz, Soul and Kizomba music celebration open at 4:00pm with Uganda’s Myko Ouma and Micheal Kitanda kicking off the evening’s performances at 7:00pm.

Tickets go for UGX130,000 for Gold and UGX3M for a platinum table.

Alex Alinda

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