Popular Dixieland band Platform Jazz will perform as part of Nedbank's Music at the Lake series on October 7 at the Durban Botanic Gardens at 15h00. Making a guest appearance with the band will be former popular Durban pianist Joe Delew who is currently residing in Copenhagen. Tickets R30 (R15 OAP's and scholars/students and R10 for Friends of the Botanic Gardens members). Bring chairs and picnic baskets. Book through Computicket.

Platform Jazz also presents an Evening of Jazz at Georgi's Coffee Shop (shop 228) in the Kloof Village Mall (Spar Centre) in Village Road, Kloof on October 26 at 19h00 for 19h30 with the music beginning at 20h00. The evening will be one of Dixieland entertainment and tickets at R65 include a three-course meal. Booking essential through Simon on (031) 765-6244. A cash bar will be available where beer and wine may be purchased.