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Paul Hanmer (born 1961, Cape Town) is a South African jazz pianist.

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Career

As a child he studied piano. He attended the University of Cape Town 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

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Born in Cape Town in 1961 …". Paul Hanmer. 24 December 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. 1 2 "'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 19 May 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2010.

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