Singer, guitarist and songwriter Gabriel Espi returns to The Alma Cafe accompanied by a fantastic band featuring some of Cape Town's most highly rated upcoming Jazz Session players - Khaya Mthembu-Salter on guitar, Adam Selikowitz on bass and Luke van Eeden on drums.
Tickets R180pp (show only)Fri & Sat 18h30 for 19h00 (kitchen orders close at 19h00)Sun 18h00 for 18h30 (kitchen orders close at 18h30)*Live Music Starts AFTER Dinner Service is completed*Dinner, Dessert and Drinks availableFully Licensed, BYOB not permittedAny Food / Beverage Not permitted unless by prior arrangementCard / Cash (preferred) Payment15% Service Fee Charged
More on the Artist:
Gabriel Espi is a singer, songwriter and producer based in Cape Town. Having grown up surrounded by instruments and sounds, Gabriel approaches music in a deeply intuitive way, following the spark of a song as it grows through interactions with audiences and other musicians.
Fresh from recording for an upcoming project, Gabriel and the band are locked in and excited to share their signature songwriting sound infused with Brazilian music and jazz influences. In his own discography the Intimations EP (2021) and Many Moons LP (2023) showcase an approach to music that is experimental and daring while always remaining rooted in the emotional journey of the song.
The last seven years have seen Gabriel constantly developing and refining his voice not only as a singer and guitarist, but also as a producer, working with some of the best musicians around South Africa to create unique recordings and live shows. Gabriel’s style is strongly inspired by music from Latin America, especially Brazilian music, as well as jazz, hip-hop and folk. A top 5 musical influences consisting of the Beatles, Caetano Veloso, Outkast, Djavan and Stevie Wonder provides a glimpse of the blend of feelings and sounds that make up his music.
The Band:
Gabriel Espi - voice and guitarKhaya Mthembu-Salter - guitarAdam Selikowitz - bassLuke van Eeden - drums
