Nduduzo Makhathini

Nduduzo Makhathini is a South African pianist, composer, producer, and arranger. He focuses on the spiritual side of jazz, fusing modern sensibilities with ideas inspired by his Zulu heritage.

Makhathini has performed at renowned festivals including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival and the Essence Festival (in both the US and South Africa). In 2019, he made his debut appearances at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. In the same year, he was a featured guest at Jazz at Lincoln Center, where he performed with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.