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Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble celebrates Spring in full bloom with the second edition on 14 September 2025

11 September 2025

As South Africa marks Heritage Month and the arrival of spring, Absa and the Marble Group will host the second edition of the Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble. This exclusive event takes place on Sunday, 14 September 2025, under the theme of Jazz in full bloom, celebrating renewal, heritage, and cultural pride.

Set against the Rosebank skyline, guests will enjoy an intimate evening where world-class jazz and culinary artistry combine to honour rhythm, resilience, and South African creativity.

“Heritage Month is a moment to celebrate the stories that unite us as South Africans,” says Candice Thurston, Managing Executive for Brand and Marketing at Absa Group. “The Absa Jazz Sessions shine a spotlight on the artists, chefs, and creators who bring those stories to life. At Absa, we see your story, and we believe every story deserves to be seen and celebrated, because your story matters.”

The carefully curated line-up reflects both the freshness of the season and the richness of local heritage. Kujenga Jazz Band, whose sound bridges tradition and contemporary expression, will headline the evening. Closing the night, DJ Mamthug will bring a dynamic set that bends genres and channels the vibrant energy of spring.

More than a performance, the Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble are immersive cultural journeys. Guests will also enjoy a specially designed spring-inspired menu from acclaimed chef, author, and Marble co-founder David Higgs, together with Executive Chef Jandri Niemand. Like the music, their dishes are bold, expressive, and rooted in story.

Since its debut earlier this year, the Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble has become a signature quarterly series, a closed, highly curated experience for a select circle of Absa guests and partners. Each instalment unveils a new theme, new voices, and a new way of experiencing African creativity.

“This September, Jazz in full bloom will remind guests of the beauty of renewal, the strength of our heritage, and the timeless soul of jazz. At Absa, #WeSeeYourStory and #YourStoryMatters because it is the stories of our people that continue to shape our future,” concludes Thurston.

11 September 2025

As South Africa marks Heritage Month and the arrival of spring, Absa and the Marble Group will host the second edition of the Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble. This exclusive event takes place on Sunday, 14 September 2025, under the theme of Jazz in full bloom, celebrating renewal, heritage, and cultural pride.

Set against the Rosebank skyline, guests will enjoy an intimate evening where world-class jazz and culinary artistry combine to honour rhythm, resilience, and South African creativity.

“Heritage Month is a moment to celebrate the stories that unite us as South Africans,” says Candice Thurston, Managing Executive for Brand and Marketing at Absa Group. “The Absa Jazz Sessions shine a spotlight on the artists, chefs, and creators who bring those stories to life. At Absa, we see your story, and we believe every story deserves to be seen and celebrated, because your story matters.”

The carefully curated line-up reflects both the freshness of the season and the richness of local heritage. Kujenga Jazz Band, whose sound bridges tradition and contemporary expression, will headline the evening. Closing the night, DJ Mamthug will bring a dynamic set that bends genres and channels the vibrant energy of spring.

More than a performance, the Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble are immersive cultural journeys. Guests will also enjoy a specially designed spring-inspired menu from acclaimed chef, author, and Marble co-founder David Higgs, together with Executive Chef Jandri Niemand. Like the music, their dishes are bold, expressive, and rooted in story.

Since its debut earlier this year, the Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble has become a signature quarterly series, a closed, highly curated experience for a select circle of Absa guests and partners. Each instalment unveils a new theme, new voices, and a new way of experiencing African creativity.

“This September, Jazz in full bloom will remind guests of the beauty of renewal, the strength of our heritage, and the timeless soul of jazz. At Absa, #WeSeeYourStory and #YourStoryMatters because it is the stories of our people that continue to shape our future,” concludes Thurston.