Reflecting on 22nd Jazz Festival

I HAVE been attending the Cape Town International Jazz Festival for many years now, well over 10 years I would say.

- STEVEN TAYLOR

I was introduced to the Jazz Festival by my good friend, Hollywood actor Hakeem Kae Kazim.

When I attended my first Jazz Festival it was totally eye opening, it was not just Jazz at all but a coming together of different people from all walks of life as well as a mix of great music.

Attending this years event, I expected the same as I had years before, but this year was extra special and was so much better than previous years. It just felt different in a good way. Everything ran smoothly, people were enjoying themselves and the line up was amazing.

A nice mix of local and international artists. I believe it was the ladies who were part of putting this years Jazz Festival together and wow did they do a good job.

This comes from exceptional leadership. I am talking about Dr Iqbal Survé; love him or hate him his leadership is helping to elevate so many people.

In his companies what I like is that he gives people the opportunity to shine and prove themselves. If you fail, you try again but if you succeed, then the sky is the limit. It is through his leadership that events like this are successful.