If you’re a regular reader of Howzit-HongKong.com you will be familiar with our Victoria Harbour Sundowner Sessions.

Not too long ago we featured a Cape Town performing artist called Brigitte Mitchell as our artist Number 9.

Brigitte, a Cape Town lass plying her trade right here in Hong Kong, released her debut album today called “don’t explain.”

If you’re familiar with my rambling on Howzit-HongKong’s sister (Rugby Sevens) website BlitzBokke.com, you will know of my aversion to our young rugby players being managed by their fathers when they leave the schoolboy-rugby scene and enter the professional era.

Well, in the music industry, in particular the very emotive jazz genre, it is the complete opposite.

Brigitte Mitchell’s career is the the very able hands of her drummer, band-leader, manager and husband.  Gary Da Silva is partly responsible for the release of “don’t explain” and as he says in the album insert:

“The first time I heard Brigitte sing on stage, I was immediately captivated by her voice and magnetic stage presence. It was like a bird in flight, dancing on the wind, free and unpredictable.”

I was fortunate to be at Brigitte’s gig at The Gecko Lounge in Central on Tuesday evening where the regular patrons were joined by the (all-South African) cast of Grease, The Musical… currently playing in the city.

Brigitte Mitchell has drawn all of us into her world and once you hear her on “don’t explain” we have no doubt that you too will be.

“don’t explain” is available at any HMV throughout the city in the Jazz section.

Mike Jansen

Spot the Saffa artist! (Pic: Mike Jansen)

Gary Da Silva on drums at The Gecko Lounge (Pic: Mike Jansen)