Cape Town born composer, pianist/keyboards multi-instrumentalist, and raconteur Hilton Schilder, is always producing something new.  His mastery with 16 indigenous and conventional instruments is renowned. Hilton has undoubtedly helped to mould the sound of what is now known as Cape Jazz. This globally recognised artist has featured on more than 40 Jazz, Rock, Punk, Goema, World Music and Classical albums.

Schilder was born into a musical family – his father was well-known pianist and bandleader, Tony Schilder.  His love of music and curiosity was ignited at an early age, playing drums at 3 years old, with his craft subsequently being heavily influenced by his surroundings, which have led him to describe himself as being a “mind freedom fighter”.

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