The series Serambi Jazz will enter its second year in 2010, after a successful start in 2009. This program reinvigorates a relationship among German and Indonesian jazz music that has been fostered since 1967. Goal of Serambijazz is that musicians and audience in both countries get to know and understand each other by an exchange of information on cultural backgrounds and the development of jazz music in performances and workshops. Jazz enthusiasts (especially) in Jakarta and its surroundings have welcomed the performances of high quality jazz music by Indonesian and German musicians. Riza Arshad, jazz musician, composer and curator of ...
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While everybody is warming up for Javajazz '10, there is still more going on out there. Bali comes this month with a few guest performances of the canadian soul sensation Sarah Daye. If you are around you should not miss an unique chance to see this incredible singer/songwriter/dancer etc... In short, you'll get the whole package what a 1st class entertainer makes. If you are new to Sarah Daye, please read more about her here and visit her website...
Official Press Release For five years, Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (2005 � 2009) was held at Jakarta Convention Center (JCC). It was a deeply memorable period for us, and the visitors of Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival. We surely still remember that it was in JCC that we first witnessed a festival which would later establish itself as one of the best and largest in the world, a festival that is the pride of Indonesians. Moreover, the gargantuan jazz festival is the product of Indonesian young people's hard work.
Normally we write about jazz and jazzrelated topics on this website. But this one is a special treat for all music lovers. An extraordinary concert by an extraordinary pianist with an exceptional story. Read more...
For the first time in Asia, world famous visiting artist Theos M.B.Sijrier will be painting a 6 x 2 m canvass to the tunes of live music of the Moko Blues Band. The painting will then be divided into smaller pieces which will be signed and sold on the night. The proceeds from the sales will go towards the disabled children’s unit which is being built at the Sunrise school in Kerobokan.
Legendary artist Pat Metheny has gone to robotics for his next album, and you can finally see a first glimpse at what the results look like. The Orchestrion is a project by the musical robotic specialists LEMUR (League of Electronic Musical Urban Robots).
The first edition of Manhattan Transfer was formed in 1969 by Gene Pistilli, Tim Hauser, Erin Dickins, Marty Nelson, and Pat Rosalia, splitting after one album. Hauser reformed the band in 1972 and, with Janis Siegel, Laurel Masse, and Alan Paul, established the group in New York, playing several club dates.
With a population of 8 million, with an additional 4 million inhabiting the fringe of the city, Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, reflects the large population of Indonesia, totaling at 200 million. Almost all forms of culture can be found in Jakarta, brought on by the people coming from all parts of Indonesia, and the world. Various types of music can be heard in Jakarta, from the hits of world’s largest cities to traditional music. It is a fact that the people of Jakarta easily welcome various genres of music.
