MUSIC EXCHANGE 2024

South Africa’s Only Entertainment-Economy-Focused Conference

#MusicExchange: Jann Klose

Written in the midst of a breakup Pilot Light, produced by David Schoenwetter and Jann in the former’s Manhattan studio in early 2020, hits the listener squarely in the aural solar plexus, in a very, very good way. Add a visual document to support the lyrical investment and what’s where the heartfelt investment lands.

Dedicated to the untimely passing of Jann’s much respected and very much-loved manager of lauded Big Management-fame, Gary Salzman, due to Covid-19, Pilot Light’s sentiment rings true to the message of overcoming adversity and rising to the challenge of a day yet to be documented and celebrated for very different reasons than originally envisaged.

I caught up with Jann last week.

MM: The new decade means?
JK:Opportunity

MM:I don’t do?
JK: Wheat

MM: What does music mean to you?
JK: Comfort

MM: What is the most enjoyable aspect of your work?
JK: Songwriting

MM: Any funny moments on stage?
JK: Breaking a string in front of 1000 people is never funny no matter what anyone says!

MM: What is your most treasured possession?
JK: My Internet connection

MM: It’s your round what are you drinking?
JK: Basil Hayden

MM: What makes you stand out?
JK: I’m the pushy kind 😉

MM: Nicknames?
JK: Yanni (Hate it!)

MM: If you were not a musician what would you do?
JK: Build computers!

MM: Pick five words to describe yourself?
JK: Creative, adventurous, moody, impatient, passionate

MM: Favourite SA album of all time?
JK: Ipi N Tombi – The Warrior

MM: What is your favourite word?
JK: Compartmentalization

MM: Favourite Fashion Garment
JK: Jeans

BizcommunityTop of your bucket list?
Being back in Cape Town

MM: Your greatest achievement?
JK: That I never gave up following my dreams

MM: What do you complain about most often?
JK: Noise

MM: What is your fear?
JK: Sickness

MM: Happiness is?
JK: Health, work, travel

MM: he best life lesson you have been taught?
JK: Patience is a virtue (that I don’t possess)

MM: Where would you like to be right now?
JK: In the ocean

MM: Do you do charity work and if you do –what do you do?
I’ve worked extensively with Tutu Desk (South Africa) and Brick by Brick (Uganda)

Share this post

Post Author

Martin Myers

Music Supervisor / Artist and Talent Manager / Publicist / Music Exchange Founder / Owner Triple M Entertainment

Recent Posts

Stay informed & receive updates by email: