Mthunzi Mvubu

Mthunzi Mvubu is a South African based saxophonist and flute player. Mostly self-taught, he
started his music career at the age of 14 at the Music Academy of Gauteng under the
mentorship of the late Dr. Johnny Mekoa.
While in the MAG (Music Academy of Gauteng) Jazz Orchestra, Mthunzi toured with the big
band in countries such as England, Sweden, USA, Germany, Russia to name but a few.
He was also a part of the big band that accompanied Kevin Mahogany and Everest Greene.
With the South African Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival, Mthunzi formed part of the section backing the Legendary American groups such the O'Jays on their tour in South Africa.
He was part of the South Africa chosen Horn section accompanying the Temptations and
Clarence Carter (USA).
He has played on stages around the world with the finest musicians like Abdullah Ibrahim,
Themba Mkhize, (the late) Victor Ntoni, Omar Sosa, Nduduzo Makhathini, Feya Faku, Tsepo
Tshola, Jason Yarde,Thandi Ntuli, Jimmy Dludlu, Thandiswa Mazwai and Herbie Tsoaeli to
name a few.

Recently he was part of musicians accompanying Steve Turre at the Tshwane international big
band Festival amongst others. Mvubu has also been touring Europe and USA extensively with
the Shabaka and The Ancestors group with has won the 2020 Downbeat 68th annual critics
poll for rising star-jazz group.
Mvubu is undoubtedly the most recorded saxophonist in South Africa, appearing in over 19
albums. Internationally he has recorded and performed with Lionel Loueke and Shabaka
Hutchings.
With the experience and undoubtedly passion for music, he is working on his debut album wich will be available February 2021.