The book is a historical account of the story of the legendary Jazz Epistles. It is written by Nandi Molefe, whose dream is to reignite the dialogue of the importance of the preservation and promotion of South Africa’s heritage and arts. It was born out of the group’s reunion concert, The Jazz Epistles Reunion in 2016, which was co-produced by Touch HD CEO, Tbo Touch.

Since the time that the Jazz Epistles split in 1960, the group had never performed together until in 2016. Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim and Jonas Gwangwa mesmerised the sold-out arena as they teleported back into the jazz golden era. They agreed to perform together as a special tribute to the 16 June 1976 Soweto Youth Uprising on its 40th year anniversary.

This book details the story of the Jazz Epistles and the musical journey they travelled together in an innovative and intimate way. This jazz band is an all-star team of the greatest talent in African jazz and South African traditional music. The Jazz Epistles comprised young men in their 20s who had no idea what the world had in store for them and yet blew the jazz world over.

The book has been endorsed by another celebrated icon Abdullah Ibrahim, the late Hugh Masekela and Jonas Gwangwa. Proceeds will be donated to their respective charity organisations.