Paul Hanmer
Paul Hanmer (born 1961, Cape Town) is a South African jazz pianist.
Career
As a child he studied piano. He attended the University of Cape Two for two years before beginning a music career with guitarist Paul Petersen.[1] During the 1980s he started the band Unofficial Language with Peter Sklair and Ian Herman in Johannesburg.[1] In the 1990s he was a member of the Cool Friction Band led by Tony Cox. His debut album, Trains to Taung, was released by Sheer Sound in 1997.[1] Influenced by Keith Jarrett,[2] he has worked with Miriam Makeba, Louis Mhlanga, Pops Mohamed, McCoy Mrubata, Ray Phiri, and Tananas.[1][2]
Discography
- Trains to Taung (Sheer Sound, 1997)
- Playola (Sheer Sound, 2000)
- Window to Elsewhere (Sheer Sound, 2002)
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References
- "Born in Cape Town in 1961 …". Paul Hanmer. 24 December 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- "'It took me a long time to take possession of myself': A meeting with the composer Paul Hanmer". Africultures.com. Archived from the original on 2011-05-19. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
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