Swahili Jazz Band
Active touring ensemble carrying Afro-Jazz and coastal heritage to festivals, institutions and cultural stages.
Cultural projects
Every performance is a celebration of Swahili heritage.
Swahili Jazz curates not just songs but the whole experience - history, sound, mentorship and cultural exchange.
Current projects
Active work in 2026
KCCL International School
Music director role in Nairobi through Kenya Coast Creative Arts and Language School.
Tangaza University
Music certificate programme mentorship for developing musicians.
Cultural partners
Open collaboration with schools, festivals, cultural institutions and international partners.
Archive
Legacy projects and stages
Safaricom Live Tour, 2010-2012
Juma Tutu served as bandleader and musical director for national live-music tours across Kenya.
Festival stages
Safaricom International Jazz Festival at Carnivore Grounds, Blankets & Wine 2013, and Sauti za Busara in Zanzibar 2010 with Makadem.
Collaborations
South Africa tour in 2004 backing Mighty King Kong, Safaricom Jazz collaboration with Jimmy Dludlu in 2015, the 2018 "Makande" single, and a shared stage with Manu Dibango.
Institutions
Alliance Francaise Spotlight on Kenyan Music, Kenya Film Commission launch events, Safaricom and Musicians' Union of Kenya connections.