Zacks Nkosi

Zacks Nkosi was a bandleader, composer and saxophonist of the first order. He was one of the most important figures during the golden age of African Jazz in the 1950s and ’60s. Not only did he have a distinctive voice as a soloist on clarinet and alto sax, but he was also a major composer. His beautiful melodies frequently brought together the world of African tradition with that of jazz and swing. – Ned Newitt

Music Genre:

African Jazz | Township Swing

Instruments:

Saxophone