The 9 th edition of the Surya Nepal Jazzmandu will kick off on 20 th October for another musical feast for peace and compassion in the Kathmandu Valley. The international Kathmandu Jazz Festival, more popularly known as “Jazzmandu”, is bringing world-class musicians and famous national bands for a week of musical treats culminating with the grand finale on 25 th October. Jazzmandu 2011 will also feature a unique music competition to encourage and acknowledge upcoming musicians in Nepal and a special Afro-Latin Jam.

This annual “biggest Jazz party in the Himalayas” is organized by Upstairs Ideas Pvt. Ltd. primarily by Chhedup Bomzan of The Upstairs Jazz Bar, and Navin Chettri, drummer and vocalist for The Cadenza Collective.

Kathmandu, 16 October 2011 – Since its inception back in 2002, the Surya Nepal Jazzmandu festival more popularly known as “Jazzmandu”, has featured a wide range of excellent musicians from many different countries, cultures and musical backgrounds. The “biggest Jazz party in the Himalayas” has become a renowned event over the years. Those unfortunate to have missed it last year should mark their calendar for this year 9 th edition due to start in only a few days.

This International Jazz festival is organized by Upstairs Ideas Pvt. Ltd. primarily by Chhedup Bomzan of The Upstairs Jazz Bar, and Navin Chettri, drummer and vocalist for The Cadenza Collective.

Over the past 9 years Jazzmandu, has featured world-class musicians bringing Jazz to some Himalayan heights and placing this musical happening firmly on the International Jazz happenings map. The festival has attracted an ever growing number of Jazz enthusiasts at home and from abroad as it is now advertised by numerous travel agents.

“ We didn’t do anything about it, didn’t really think about it but some travel agencies around the world are now doing tours where Jazzmandu is the attraction for tourists who want to check out jazz in the Himalayas ” says Navin Chettri. “ That is why they are coming, that is the draw ” he adds. Guest houses are now following this trend with unique and wonderful initiatives such as the Jazz Legends photo exhibition opening on 20 th October at the Tings Lounge Hotel in Lazimpat.

Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2011 is offering us a week of musical treats with the ever popular Valley Jams, the impressive musical marathon of the Jazz Bazaar, the precious educational feature of the Jazz Master Class, the magical Jazz at Patan concert, and the energetic vibes of the Finale Big Jam. This year’s edition also features a welcome Jazz for the Next Generation Music Competition for local artists, and the Afro-Latin Jam that promises to delight us with exotic grooves.

For its 9 th edition Jazzmandu brings together the talents and creative energy of 9 bands coming from Australia, the USA, India, Switzerland, Sweden, and of course Nepal for a week of musical feasts. Many have never been to Nepal and all artists are excited about the upcoming festival in Kathmandu. “ I t’s gonna be the first time for us in Nepal. Honestly, we really don’t know what to expect, but we are sure it will be wonderful! ” says Eugene Montenero of Bconnected.

On Thursday 20 th October at the KJC, Jahmasikel, Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2011 starts by giving a unique opportunity for young local musicians to be recognized as future jazz artists of Nepal. The Jazz for the Next Generation Music Competition finalists will have the chance to perform for the crowd and for the judges consisting of Jazzmandu International artists. One outstanding band will perform at the Jazz Bazaar and get an opportunity to engage in a private workshop with Jazzmandu musicians.

The Valley Jams and its fireworks of jazz performances is on Friday 21 st October starting at 7:30pm in three venues to choose from. The southern side of the valley will buzz with the vibrant musical expression of Bconnected from Switzerland at Moksh, Jhamsikel, while the northern side will pulsate to the nordic grooves of Neighbourhood from Sweden at the House of Music in Thamel, and the Afro-Latin jazz of the Cuban League at Jazz Upstairs in Lazimpat.

On the following day, Saturday 22 nd October, the Jazz Bazaar will feature all Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2011 bands and musicians at the lush, serene Gokarna Forest Resort. The not-to be-missed event for all Jazzmandu fans, music enthusiasts and jazz lovers! The annual marathon of jazz and traditional folk and classical Nepalese music will start at 2:30pm and last until 10pm for an almost 8-hour long jazz party.
A shuttle bus service (but with limited seats availability) will be leaving every hour from 1pm-4pm from outside the Hyatt Regency gate, Boudha and returning from Gokarna to Lazimpat between 10pm and 11pm.

The Afro-Latin Jam is on Sunday 23 rd October from 7pm to 10pm at the Hotel Shangri-La in Lazimpat, for an evening of authentic, warm and exotic Afro-Cuban sounds of the Caribbean with the band Cuban League followed by Jazzmandu artists jamming to the grooves of Afro-Latin Jazz.

The following day features two musical events. The Jazzmandu Master Class from 3pm to 4;30pm t the KJC, Jhamsikel, is an opportunity for music students and jazz enthusiasts to interact with Jazzmandu international artists, share their experience and learn instrumental tips and techniques. Entry is free but with limited seating.

Jazz performances then move to Patan for the Jazz at Patan event starting at 6pm until 8:30pm in the historic and magical setting of the Patan Museum Square. International Jazzmandu artists will bring out their musical ideas and backgrounds with Nepal top-notch classical musicians and jazz band Cadenza Collective for an enchanting evening.

On Tuesday 25 th October, the Jazzmandu Finale big jam of the Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2011 festival is once more held in the Shambala Garden at the Shangri-La Hotel in Lazimpat. Musicians from different bands play their set and later jam together for a not-to-be-missed high-energy improvised jazz treat. The festival finale will start at 6pm and lasts until 10pm.

Tickets are available at respective venues on concerts days or can be purchased at Jazz Upstairs in Lazimpat, Moksh in Jhamsikel and at Nepa Music Outlets in Thamel. For advance booking call 9803516450 (10am to 5pm).

With again this year an international palette of world-class jazz artists and famous national bands on the programme for a feast of musical diversity, Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2011 further promotes Jazz in the country and places Nepal and the Himalayas ever more firmly on the international Jazz map.

This year’s program features:

•  Nick Aggs (Australia) – Nick Aggs, has thrilled Jazzmandu audiences in the past (it is his fouth time here) with his crisp saxophone improvisations and deep heavy groove.

•  Cuban League (USA) – A trio with contagious and dynamic rhythms for an innovative musicality that aspires to preserve the legacy of Cuban music.

•  Bconnected (Switzerland) – This six-member band engages with energy and talent in an open and creative musical freedom to give the best to their audience.

•  Window Seat (India) – A quartet with melodies, harmonic statements and improvisations mixing jazz with afro beat and funk idioms for upbeat numbers.

•  Neighbourhood (Sweden) – A six-member band with pulsating grooves and a new generation of horn players for an energetic fusion of jazz, funk and soul.

•  KJC Faculty (members from Nepal, UK, Korea, Australia) – Debut performance for the talented and versatile members of the KJC Faculty.

•  Cadenza Collective (Nepal) – A cclaimed Jazz fusion style with blends of Nepali Classical and Folk, Afrobeat, Funk and experimental music for both the mind and soul.

•  Robin Lal Eastern Classical Trio (Nepal) – For a classical delight of Tabla, Sitar and bamboo flute.

•  Ghandarva (Nepal) – With traditional instruments such as the Sarangi, Madal and Kartal the band plays a significant role in the preservation of Nepali musical culture.

These 11 masters of jazz include internationally renowned jazz musicians, faculty of European and American conservatories. They will gather in Taipei in late July to do a demonstrative concert and teach in our Summer Jazz Academy.

Long-term cultivation of talents, cross-regional fusion of ideas is the motto of TIJS, Taipei International Jazz Season. This original guiding concept comes from the two founders of TIJEPA, noted jazz violinist Chi-pin Hsieh and noted jazz pianist Kai-ya Chang—they have persisted in carrying out their dreams and ideals.

Thanks to the effort of the two initiators, the festival this year is full of prominent jazz musicians, their diverse styles the embodiment of the inclusive nature of jazz music. The musicians this year include the seasoned American saxophone master John Ruocco; the rhythm section still constitute two fabulous musicians, the prestigious drummer Mimi Verderame from Italy and the premier European jazz bassists from Belgium, Bart De Nolf. They also have two broadly high praise records with Chi-pin and Kai-ya in Taiwan, “Jazz Promenade” & “Mimi Meimei”.

We appreciate these musicians will appear in Taipei again. Include Tutu Puaone, born in South Africa and is now based in West Europe; The unflappable German guitarist Joachim Schoenecker and passionate Dutch Latin pianist Peter Van Marle will also join this impressive group! Also the tremendous vitality Italian saxophonist Rosario Giuliani, who gave unforgettable performances for the concert audience in 2010.

For keep the passion and promotion of the Jazz Brass, we are proud again to invite David Smith, the much sought-after trumpet player in New York; And the new comer this year, Alan Ferber, recognized as one of the leading trombonists of his generation in Down Beat magazine’s International Critics’ Poll and Readers’ Poll, his latest album were chosen as the Best Album of the Year 2010. They are both jazz musicians with great skills and critical acclaim.

All these 11 international jazz musicians will play at the finale of Taipei International Jazz Festival in July. This is the only opportunity to see the global EXCHANGE of jazz in Taipei. All the musicians will bring their best and inspire each other on stage for you to see! Besides, for the Jazz Promenade series of festival, we will invite more great jazz sensations from overseas to Taipei, every concert will be high standard and inspiring, this will help the cultural & art exchange between different regions.

Besides, the major feature of our festival, which cannot be found elsewhere, is the participation of these 11 excellent musicians in TISJA, Taipei International Summer Jazz Academy. They will share their first-hand experience with Asian jazz students and give them suggestions about live performing skills. This is the core value of TIJS. We welcome anyone interested in learning jazz and those wishing to take their jazz skill to the next level to audition for TISJA.

More Info:http://www.taipeijazz.com/2011TIJS-en/index.php

Delayed due to last year’s deadly Merapi eruptions, a one-day jazz festival featuring national performers will be held in Yogyakarta on Saturday.

Called “Ngayogjazz” or Yogyakarta jazz, the event will take place from afternoon to midnight in the yard of noted artist Djoko Pekik’s house in Sembungan sub-district, Kasihan, Bantul, Yogyakarta.

The event, the fourth since it was first launched in 2007, had previously been scheduled for Nov. 20.

“The eruptions of Mount Merapi postponed it and now we will have it this Saturday,” Ngayogjazz 2011 director and noted musician Djaduk Ferianto told a press conference on Thursday afternoon.

The world’s most active volcano, situated on the border of Yogyakarta and Central Java provinces, started erupting last October, continuing until November and killing nearly 400 people and displacing a half million others in the two affected provinces.

This year’s event takes the Javanese philosophy of mangan ora mangan ngumpul, which refers to the importance of togetherness in times of happiness and sadness among the Javanese community.

“This is a saying that, according to our interpretation, carries a message about the need to foster solidarity whatever the conditions. Such a spirit has been proven effective especially in difficult times,” he said.

Djaduk was referring to the solidarity of people in the region during the eruptions, in which they independently and voluntarily provided survivors with meals.

“No one told them to do so. They did so because of the spirit of togetherness. This is what is special about the region,” said Djaduk, who is also a younger brother of noted monologue performer Butet Kertaradjasa.

This spirit is said to have inspired the attending jazz performers to agree to perform for free.

“Visitors will not be required to pay for entrance tickets as all is performed for free. Everyone can just join and enjoy the performance together.

“This is indeed not a festival. We prefer to call this a gathering, a meeting forum for everyone to join, including performers, audience, locals, artists and even vendors of traditional foods,” said Aji Wartono, another member of the event organizer.

The event will present not only jazz music performances but also various traditional performances by local performers.

During the event, a special jazz album presenting repertoires adapted from Javanese traditional songs will also be launched. Titled Sesarengan (Togetherness), the album was produced jointly by Ngayogjazz and the Jogja Jazz Community.

The singers, musicians and jazz bands confirmed to perform at the event include Glenn Fredly, Iga Mawarni, Syaharani, Chanda Darusman, Tohpati Bertiga, Jogja Jazz Community, Bali Jazz Community, Ngisor Ringin Jazz Community (Semarang) and Gugun Blues Shelter.

Syaharani, who will perform for his third time at Ngayogjazz, said she enjoyed performing at the event and considered it the cosiest and most relaxed jazz event she had ever participated in.

“Everyone from any genre of music can come here, as there are no limitations at all,” Syaharani said, adding that she especially liked the event’s traditional ethnic parade.

“It’s really interesting,” she said.

AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2011 is the seventh edition of Indonesia’s pride of a jazz festival. Music enthusiasts (especially from the jazz genre) make sure that they mark their schedule on 4, 5 and 6 March 2011 as the days when the world’s largest jazz festival is held. The venue: JIExpo Kemayoran.

Due to Attend: Jazz Legends>
This year, JFP successfully invited a number of world jazz legends, some of which will be coming to Indonesia’s premier jazz festival for the first time. The legends that had been here previously promise never-been-performed musical experiences.

After six year of incessant endeavor, Santana finally agreed to perform at AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2011. To make it even more phenomenal, Santana will be performing in two special shows: on Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5. Santana’s ‘visit’ to Jakarta is part of the “Guitar Heaven 2011 Tour”. It is expected that Santana will perform the band’s classic songs, including those featured in “The Supernatural: Legacy Edition” album.

George Benson is a name bound to draw significant crowd. Although he has performed on a number of occasions in Jakarta, this would be the first time that George Benson will be performing at AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival. He will be performing in two formats (both Special Show): George Benson Greatest Hits and George Benson Tribute to Nat King Cole, in which he will be collaborating with an Indonesian orchestra to pay tribute to the legendary singer and pianist.

Due to perform at the festival is hits maker Kenny Loggins, a Special Show. Kenneth Clark Loggins is not only a notable songwriter, but also acknowledged pop singer. A Grammy Award winner (1980) for “Best Male Vocal”, his fans are from all over the world. His songs are the signature soundtrack to classic movies such as “Caddyshack”, “Footloose”, “Top Gun” and “Over the Top”.

There are two legendary jazz names worthy of highlighting that are due to perform in March 2011. The first is Charlie Haden, a double-bass player who will be flying all the way to Indonesia with his quartet. Haden has won three Grammy Awards, the “Jazz Educator of the Year” from Los Angeles Jazz Society and a “Lifetime Achievement Award” from Bassplayer magazine.

The other legend is Joey DeFrancesco, the best organist of the decade. The Hammond B3 specialist is a most acknowledged jazz musician with an unparallel talent. He had his first show at the age of 10. By the time he was 17, he was already recruited by jazz giant Miles Davis.

Furthermore, for the first time, Bob James, Harvey Mason, Nathan East and Chuck Loeb will perform as Fourplay at AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival. Ever since it was announced at www.javajazzfestival.com that the foursome would perform at the festival, fans incessantly inquire exactly on what dates Fourplay would grace the stage of the festival. For the 7th edition of the festival, for the first time, Fourplay will perform with their latest line-up.

Returning for the second time at the festival is Roy Ayers. For the 2011 edition of the festival, Roy Ayers will collaborate with Robert Glasper Experience. It can be said that Roy Ayers is one of the pioneers of modern jazz. The collaboration heightens further in ‘coolness’ with the presence of rapper Pete Rock.

When it was announced that Maria Schneider has confirmed her attendance at AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2011, a number of Indonesian musicians were thoroughly thrilled. Without a doubt, Maria Schneider is one of the world’s best jazz songwriters and arrangers. She has collaborated and performed with various orchestra and jazz ensembles from various countries. Definitely a performance that should not be missed.

Sondre Lerche would be the musicians that cater beautifully to the youth market of AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2011. The Norwegian singer is also a hit in Europe and the US. Also a treat for the younger crowd, Rasmus Faber & RaFa Orchestra and also Jamie Lidell.

Hailing from Leeds, Corinne Bailey Rae is one of the finest singers (and guitarists) in the UK. She has won a number of awards, including some awards for her latest album, “The Sea”, which won “Best R&B Album of the Year” from Soul and Jazz Awards. The same institution also crowned her as “Best Artist of the Year Act Soul/R&B” in 2010.

Also in the roster are Indra Lesmana, Barry Likumahuwa and Sandy Winarta due to perform modern jazz numbers. It will be full of surprises!

AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2011 proudly presents two young Indonesian pianists. Ade Irawan and David Manuhutu. Despite their young age, the two are extremely proficient in performing classic jazz numbers.

Also due to perform at the seventh edition of the festival: Benny Likumahuwa & the Young Jazz Connection, DREW, Dwiki Dharmawan, Otty Djamalus & Yance Manusama feat. Endah ?n Rhesa, BLP, Indonesia Nu Progressive, Ello, Nial Djuliarso – Tribute to the Jazz Soul of Ismail Marzuki, The Groove Reunion, Iwan Hasan Chamber Jazz feat. Andien and Pitoelas Big Band (who will be performing alongside Maria Schneider).

AXIS & Java Jazz Festival
AXIS, the fastest growing national GSM and 3G operator in Indonesia, this year will again support the AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival. AXIS is very proud to be part of one of the best and largest jazz festivals in the world. We continue to actively support events that have a positive impact to the development of our music industry. We are delighted to prove that jazz can be enjoyed by all segments as some people take jazz as a music genre that is too difficult to listen to and it is only the music of selected segments. This initiative is in line with AXIS’ commitment to make mobile communication more affordable and simple for all Indonesians. There is a clear connection between music and mobile services that provides the perfect opportunity for AXIS to increase its relevance to a wide range of segments by embracing both innovation and performance in both music and mobile services.

Well known as a mobile operator that always makes every effort to deliver the best offer for its customers, AXIS is offering an amazing early bird deal for daily ticket price at only Rp99,000 with the purchase of Rp100,000 AXIS reloads This limited special offer is valid from 22 – 31 December 2010. However, AXIS’ best offer does not stop here! Starting 1 January 2011, AXIS will offer an amazing deal of 50% discount off the published rate for daily pass ticket with the purchase of Rp100,000 AXIS reload. This offer is exclusively available at AXIS Shops in Plaza Semanggi Jakarta, Istana Plaza Bandung, and by calling to AXIS Customer Care at 0838 8000 838.

AXIS will also soon launch Road to Java Jazz, a talent search contest to recruit young talented Indonesian musicians and provide them with a prestigious opportunity to perform at AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2011. Customers can log in to AXIS Java Jazz Festival group in facebook, or follow @AXISJavaJazz on twitter to receive instantly updated information.

AXIS is for the third year in a row title sponsor this biggest jazz festival in Indonesia. AXIS has committed to a three-year agreement as the title sponsor for AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival.

BNI: Spread Your Wings Indonesia
BNI proudly sponsors Java Jazz Festival for the seventh year in a row. From 2005 to 2011, BNI has been a partner to one of the most impressive annual music event, which is a barometer for development not only for jazz in Indonesia but also the world.

At this year’s Java Jazz Festival, BNI will once show its appreciation to its customes by once more reviving its “Buy 1 Get 2″ program by utilizing the BNI Credit Cards (Platinum, Style Titanium, Gold, Blue), and also the Emerald and BNI Debet Card. In addition, BNI also releases the Java Jazz Card Pre-paid Card, which can be used as payment device for merchandise and food & beverage during the event. The design of the card features various international artists, making it collectible items.

BNI positions itself as the partner of creative events in Indonesia, in line with BNI?s communications theme “Spread Your Wings Indonesia”. BNI aspires for Java Jazz Festival to inspire Indonesia’s creative individuals to develop and spread their wings.

Keep Yourself in the Loop
Save the date to AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2011: 4, 5, 6 March 2011. Music enthusiasts from all over the world have planned their trips to the Festival for months.

Keep yourself updated through the AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2011 info loop on Twitter (@JavaJazzFest, @AXISJavaJazz), Facebook (Java Jazz Festival, AXIS Java Jazz Festival) and the website (www.javajazzfestival.com).

Tickets to AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2011 are available for purchase via www.javajazzfestival.com and a number of ticket boxes.

See you at the 7th edition of Java Jazz Festival!

Let’s contribute to the Harmony Under One Nation in Remarkable Indonesia.

As part of Sarawak Tourism Board’s transformation and continuous improvement, the organizing of this festival is geared towards a commercial basis to bring it to greater heights. As such the organization of the festival for 2011, will be undertaken by STB Leisure & Properties, a subsidiary of Sarawak Tourism Board (STB). STB however will continue to focus on the marketing and promotion of the event itself.

Under the transformation, new initiatives have also been planned, among them, the Internship and Volunteers Program whereby STB, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, will collaborate with the academia as part of an industry advisory platform in enhancing the quality of graduates that is relevant to the need of the industry. The intent of this program is to provide a unique learning experience for international volunteers and interns whilst at the same time being exposed to the product experiences of Sarawak’s culture, nature and adventure on the island of Borneo. The aim is to have 70% of students participating in this programme from outside Sarawak. This is another step towards bringing the festival to the international arena.

The Board is also collaborating with private sectors to design packages to attract visitors not only from Peninsula Malaysia, neighbouring Brunei and Singapore but also from the region and overseas, eg in Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Australia & Europe. With these packages, visitors would be able to attend the festival at night and during the day, they can visit places of interest or participate in the local activities.

Next year’s Borneo Jazz will be an exciting one with its extension to a 3-day event. The festival will see new features around few venues in Miri, Sarawak. It will kick-off with the Opening Night on Friday, 12 May 2011 which will be opened to the public. There will also be musical meetings during Saturday afternoon of the festival followed by a Sunday Matinee. Tickets will be offered for sale to the public. Featuring at the festival is the headline act, Grammy nominated Maria Muldaur from the United States. Sharing the stage will be Cunha & Piper from Brazil, Les Doigts De L’Homme from France, SIU2 from Hong Kong, State of Monc from Holland, Miri born, Victor Yong and the Electric Carnival from Malaysia/Canada and Yuichiro Tokuda’s RALYZZ DIG from Japan. They will feature a range of jazz genre from gypsy jazz to traditional jazz.

As in previous years, previews will also be held and may be extended even to KL and Singapore.

For 2011, the Board hopes to attract 4,800 visitors from outside Sarawak. This will augur well for the local business community and also contribute significantly to the arrival figures to the state as a whole.

Daily tickets priced at RM60 for adults and RM30 for children aged 3 to 12 are now available on-line at www.ticketcharge.com.my. For purchase/booking/enquiries please call TicketCharge Hotline: +603-9222 8811 or at TicketCharge @ No 42A-1, Jalan Metro Pudu, Fraser Business Park, Off Jalan Yew, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tickets will also be available at Visitors’ Information Centres in Kuching, Sibu and Miri, Sarawak from March 2011 onwards. Watch out also for ticket specials.

Besides the good music and great company we will also have stalls selling a wide variety of local and fusion food and beverages as well as festival memorabilia at the venue.

Look out for more new and exciting initiatives for the coming Jazz festival!

For more details, kindly log on to www.jazzborneo.com

As in past years, the “Jazz By The Beach” Stage (Main Stage) programmes a variety of groups with different styles and this year is no different with varied musical styles being performed from a thirty five (35) piece Philharmonic to World Renowned Solo Guitar Players to Standard Jazz Trio / Quartet to an Aca Pella group to Funk / Fusion Bands to Experimental / Nu jazz / Ethnic jazz groups in an idyllic open air setting beneath the stars by the side of a beach.

Keeping in line with past editions, the performers for the main stage programme this year are a mixture of local Malaysian and International acts. They are Penang Philharmonic featuring Ray Rozells and James Boyle, Celso Machado ( Brazil), SC Yun Trio ( South Korea), Electric Barbarian ( Netherlands / USA / Brazil), Stouxingers ( Germany), Carefree ( Malaysia), Roger Wang Trio ( Malaysia), Boi Akih ( Netherlands), Rain Sultanov Quartet ( Azerbaijan), PELbO ( Norway), Tommy Emmanuel ( Australia) and ZHAN ( Malaysia / Japan / Australia).

The afternoon Fringe stage sessions have increased from three (3) last year to four (4) stages this year – the “ORIS Stage” at Bayview Beach Resort, the “Rock Stage” at Hard Rock Hotel Penang, “G Stage” at G Hotel and “Javana Stage” at ParkRoyal Hotel. Performances are held from 3.00pm to 5.00pm simultaneously at all four (4) stages on Friday, 3 rd Dec. and Saturday, 4 th Dec. On Sunday, 5 th Dec. there will only be performances at the “ORIS Stage” at Bayview Beach Resort.

The performers for this year’s “Fringe Stage Programmes” are Rozz & Frequency, Raggy Project, Sound of Light, Florence Koh Quartet, PRIORity, Sax Organ Project, Ocean of Fire & Dasha, JazzHats, Aseana Percussion Unit, sTrAiT sAx aHeAd featuring Russell Curtis, Reza Salleh, Clair V Rozells & Allan G. Murrilon, Jonathan Tse Trio and Winner of “Get Inspired” Competition.

Tommy Emmanuel

Other supporting activities for this year include the ongoing “An Evening with series” at G Spot at G Hotel and this year the featured acts for the series are Aca Pella group – Stouxingers from Germany on Thursday, 2 nd Dec. and Malaysia’s own Carefree on Friday, 3 rd Dec. The “Jazz With A Heart” Charity Dinner will this year be jointly hosted by Bayview Beach Resort and Bayview Hotel Georgetown and the “After Hours Jazz Jam” sessions will as usual be held at Celsius Pub at the lower lobby of Bayview Beach Resort.

There will be five (5) “Workshops” this year – “Brazilian Guitar and Rhythms” by Celso Machado, “Musical Unity in Diversity” by Boi Akih, “Voices in Harmony” by Stouxingers, “Boogie Woogie Piano” by Razif “Jeep” Mohd and “Finger Picking Guitar” by Tommy Emmanuel. The annual “Community Drum Circle” will once again be held at the Bayview Beach Resort Gardens.

The 6th Edition of the Festival saw a gradual growth in participation of more than 100 performers from 12 countries in all its’ activities and over 4,000 audience attendance from all over Malaysia and countries from around the Region.

Exhibitions being held in conjunction with the Festival this year are the Penang Musical Heritage Exhibition at the Penang State Museum from end November to end December. The Jazz Gallery at the Bayview Beach Resort will house the exhibition of the past editions of the Montreux Jazz Festival posters courtesy of Montreux Jazz Festival and supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Malaysia, the Photography exhibition of renowned jazz photographer William Ellis, Festival’s collection of photographs, posters, paintings and percussion instruments, the ORIS Jazz Legend series Poster Collection, Musical Instruments and other exhibitors.

For the first time, the Festival will be introducing a “Big Band Programme” featuring two (2) Big Bands performing for 30 minutes each per day in the afternoon on Saturday, 4th Dec. and Sunday, 5 th Dec. at the Grand Ballroom of the Bayview Beach Resort. The featured bands for this year are PFS Jazz Jam Crew, Northern Jazz Ensemble, Jeep Jazz Band and UPSI Big Band from Sultan Idris University of Education Malaysia.

Tickets for the “Jazz By The Beach” – Main Stage programme on Saturday, 4th Dec. and Sunday, 5th Dec. is RM60 per day. Ticketing information available at www.ticketpro.com.my.

The Penang Island Jazz Festival 2010 is organized and managed by The Capricorn Connection, with Partners, Bayview Beach Resort, Mercedes-Benz Sdn. Bhd., ORIS, Red FM and supported by Embassy of Brazil, Royal Norwegian Embassy, Ministry of Culture & Tourism and Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Embassy of Switzerland, Goethe-Institut Malaysia, Penang Global Tourism, Penang State Museum, IJM Land Berhad, AmBank Group, KK Jazz Festival, G Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel Penang, ParkRoyal Hotel, Starbucks Coffee, Heineken, JS Music, Roland Asia Pacific, The Guitar Store, Homegrown Productions, LBS Music World, Penang Philharmonic, Danai Spa, Tree Monkey @ Tropical Spice Garden, Little Penang Street Market, Penang Jazz Community and GR8 Music.

Jazzmandu, a platform, an experience and undeniably the biggest Jazz Festival in the Himalayas.
- Vikash Pradhan, Y! Magazine (www.yzine.com.np)

Thousands of miles away from New Orleans, in the narrow lanes and streets of Kathmandu, Jazz music is finding a place of its own. In this land of rich musical tradition, Jazz now plays alongside dohoris, selos and rock.

Jazz has permeated into the very fabric of popular music in the Nepali capital, and the Kathmandu Jazz Festival, popularly known as Jazzmandu has played a lead role in making it happen. It has succeeded in not only introducing jazz to the mainstream, but has also catalyzed an increased interest in formal training in western music traditions.

Local musicians that have been exposed to jazz have gained new techniques of playing familiar instruments and expanded their creativity from narrow bounds through improvisation that is the hallmark of the genre. The festival has also given local talent an opportunity to test their skills often in the same platform as their foreign peers.

Music often plays a big socio-cultural role, pervading narrow divides of race, class and geography. Jazzmandu provides an interesting platform for musicians and people of all walks of life to come together through their love of music. Over the years, the festival has provided free shows for the general public, jazz performances for school students and master classes and workshops by visiting artists for music enthusiasts and music students. Jazzmandu has introduced locals to many a virtuoso performer from across the globe, like Trilok Gurtu and headliners like Louis Banks, Natalie Williams, Jesse Van Ruller, The Latin Jazz All Stars, Mark Brown Band, and Catia Werneck Quartet to name a few.

The performers in turn have had a chance to savour the rich and diverse flavour of this land, which only a few decades ago was likened to the mythical Shangrila.

Jazzmandu is about the unique blend of culture, people and improvisational music which creates a magical experience in the Himalayas. Since its inception in 2002 it has brought musicians of repute from far and wide to perform for an audience craving quality music. Even though jazz began as an American art form, it has permeated cultures all over the world. Jazzmandu strives to bring musicians from a variety of cultures to present their unique and refreshing approach to jazz. This year, the festival is featuring artists from Thailand, Indonesia, India, the US and more.

This year’s line up are simakDialog (Indonesia), Ari Hoenig featuring Jerome Covington, BUG (USA), Saksri Pang Vongdharadon Quartet and Alukomarai from Thailand, Adrian d’Souza (India), Gandharvas (Nepal), Cadenza, Kutumba, Prabhu Raj Dhakal & Friends (Nepal).

For more information about the festival and complete artists profiles log on to www.kathmandujazzfestival.com.

Known as the most stunning jazz gathering in town, the Hong Kong International Jazz Festival will once again thrill jazz aficionados and young jazz enthusiasts with world class music this autumn. In its third edition, the Festival will run from 3 to 9 October, offering an exciting range of programme featuring concerts and workshops by some of the world’s most gifted performers and groups.

“The Old, the New and the Chosen Few” is the theme of this year and with a mix of high calibre Chinese and Asian young talents and internationally renowned musicians who will set the stage for a diverse and captivating jazz experience. More than 10 jazz groups performing in 6 concerts promise to bring a unique experience to jazz lovers.

The kick-off concert at the Piazza at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on Sunday 3 October will feature the award winner group Logic from Australia, The Buzz Bros Band from Holland, music was described as “adventurous, freely interpreted electric acoustic funky jazz”. Sylvain Gagnon Quintet, lead by ex-pat and top-notch bass player, will deliver a set full if exotic and well seasoned music, and the Renfrew Group from Hong Kong, which combines with all young Chinese players from the territory, that attend the same prestige Berklee College of Music, and freshly arrive back from Boston.

The music they play can best Top highlights of the week also include from, Rusconi from Switzerland, Joey Calderazzo Quartet and Stanley Jordan from USA.

Rusconi, the trio from Switzerland generating jazz full of energy, is described as the future of jazz for they happen to make incredible and powerful music that could drive audience at all ages group to go crazy. Formed by pianist Stefan Rusconi, bassist Fabian Gisler and drummer Claudio Strüby, the trio will command the night at the Hong Kong City Hall with their music in the latest album “It’s a Sonic Life”, which music was inspired by the super Rock group ‘ Sonic Youth ‘.

Joey Calderazzo have a reputation as one of the most fearless and commanding pianist of the new jazz generation. A beloved member by Branford Marsalis and the late Michael Brecker, Joey continues to lead his own group and develop as a world class solo pianist at the same time.

Steinar Raknes is one of Norway’s foremost jazz bassists and songwriters, who pushing his career in different directions, performing both with his trio, and with Skaidi, a duo set with the renown Sami singer Inga Juuso, which Yoik singing is almost unknown to this part of the world.

Guitar Hero Stanley Jordan came to prominence in contemporary jazz in 1985 with the gold-selling Grammy nominated album “Magic Touch”. Over the course of five major recordings and several independent releases, his broader interests stretch into the realms of Music Therapy and Sonification. Stanley is well-known for his originality of the approach to electric guitar with the technique call ‘tapping’ , ushering a dazzling new sound into the world of progressive instrumental music.

The rest of the lineup for the Festival also include Wild Grappa Fruit from France, which line up including two drummers and a vocal bass, will take you to another dimension of sound and excitement that you never come across. Pekka Pylkkanen Global Unit, is a special line up combo, that feature the one and only Acoustic-electric bass player in the jazz world, Ronan Guilfoyle from Ireland/Finland. John Thomas Trio from Malaysia, lead by the young drummer who taste, talent and technique attracted raves where ever he played.

“We hope to impress the audience with a diversity of quality music from around the world,” says Festival Director Peter Lee. “No matter you are jazz aficionado or new to jazz music, you will be able to find the beautiful sounds that you love from the programmes and hopefully expand your musical horizon.”

The hotel location is the closest hotel to exhibition area, it is only taking 5 minutes of your traveling time. We are pleased to offer our special rate during the exhibition with the detail as bellow:

• The above rates are subject to 21% government tax & service charge
• Additional person or triple occupancy with Extra Bed will be charged       US$ 40++ (subject to 21% tax & service) inclusive buffet breakfast
• Additional breakfast will be charged IDR 125.000++ per person  (subject to  21% tax & service)
• Internet access in the room (Premium, Towers & Suites room only) will be charged IDR 150.000++ per 24 hours (subject to 21% tax & service)
• The airport transfer service will be charged US$ 25 Net/Car/Way

Classic & Premium Classic Rooms Benefit :

• Including buffet breakfast for two persons at Breeze Café
• Free entrance to Acropolis Health Club Center and spa as well as Swimming Pool
• Complimentary 2 (two) pieces Laundry per day (not accumulative)
• Free transfer to – from Jakarta International Expo (PRJ) base on our schedule

Towers &  Suite Rooms Benefits :

• Personalized and Separate check-in and check-out
• Welcome tea or coffee at Towers Lounge
• Complimentary Cocktails from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Towers Lounge
• Complimentary daily coffee or tea at Towers Lounge
• Complimentary breakfast for two persons at Towers Lounge
• Complimentary late check-out until 4:00pm subject to room availability
• Complimentary 2 (two) pieces Laundry per day (not accumulative)
• Free transfer to – from Jakarta International Expo (PRJ) base on our schedule

Method of Payment :

= Personal Account: Room & Breakfast, mini bar, telephone, laundry and so  than the above items will be charge to individual/participant account and a credit card imprint or cash deposit is required upon arrival by our Front Desk Associates. Unless there is an official and written instruction from you hat other charges to be settled towards the Master Account of this group.

= Payment can be made by :

-          Cash, Credit Card
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Cancellation

= No cancellation fee will be charges on cancellation received by the hotel 24 hours prior to arrival date. For Cancellation receiver less than 24 hours prior to arrival, or in the event of no show, one night’s contracted rate room change plus applicable tax and service, will be changed. Cancellation should be made in writing.

= No, show must be paid without reliance on billed vouchers since as the clients did not arrive in the hotel, no voucher will be submitted.

= More information please contact info@wartajazz.net

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.

For the first and last time, we had the opportunity to catch “The Godfather of Soul”, James Brown, in action. Our hearts swelled with pride as we saw Indonesian talents sharing the stages with international artists.

For five years, Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival provided an abundant of treat for music lovers (especially favoring the jazz genre) from Indonesia and abroad with the sparkling stars of the jazz constellation, such as Tania Maria, George Duke, Ivan Lins, Bob James, Joshua Redman, Ron Carter, Sergio Mendes, Sadao Watanabe, Jeff Lorber, Kurt Elling, The Manhattan Transfer, Michael Paulo, Marcus Miller, Jeff Kashiwa, Lisa Ono, Incognito, Tetsuo Sakurai, Diane Reeves, New York Voices, Renee Olstead, Terumasa Hino, John Scofield, Harvey Mason, Eldar, Dave Weckl, David Garfield, Ron King Bag Band, Patti Austin, Isao Suzuki, David Benoit, Simon Phillips, Jamie Cullum, and many more. There were also the beyond jazz musicians who proved to be popular all around the globe: Babyface, Jason Mraz, Chaka Khan, the “The Godfather of Funk” George Clinton, Alex Ligertwood, Bobby Caldwell and Peabo Bryson.

Furthermore, we were also fortunate to witness Indonesian musicians who were the icons of jazz (and jazzy) music such as Bubi Chen, Benny Mustafa van Diest, Benny Likumahuwa, Margie Segers, Oele Pattiselanno, Jopie Item, Ireng Maulana, Kiboud Maulana, Jeffrey Tahalele, Yance Manusama, Tjut Nyak Deviana Daudsjah, Ermy Kulit, Elfa Secioria, Indra Lesmana, Pra Budi Dharma, Ruth Sahanaya, Dwiki Dharmawan, Adjierao, Cendy Luntungan, Glen Dauna, Glen Fredly, Bambang Nugroho, Tompi, Maliq & D’Essentials, Dira, to the promising future of Indonesian music Ayla Rao, Rafi and Zefanya.

We Relocated Because We Care

Since 2008, Peter F. Gontha, founder of Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival and Chairman of Java Festival Production, already began to consider relocating Indonesia’s pride of a jazz festival to a larger area. JIExpo Kemayoran is the only representative venue in Jakarta, and Indonesia, to hold an event with multiple stages, hundreds of shows and tens of thousands of visitors.

Peter F. Gontha and the line-up of Java Festival Production became more assured with their decision to relocate Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival to JIExpo Kemayoran having seen the overflow of visitors in 2009. Approximately 30,000 people flocked to JCC per day, packing JCC solid with the visitors of Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2009, that year sponsored by AXIS.

All people present at AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2009 found it troublesome to move around JCC. The air was humid and seemed lacking ventilation. In such condition, the comfort and safety of the people attending the festival might be compromised. Java Festival Production desires and continues to actualize safety and comfort of all visitors of the next AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival. Hence, the relocation of AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival to JIExpo Kemayoran in 2010.

The Sparkles of the Jazz Constellation

Similar to its last five years, AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010 will also showcase the sparkling talents of Indonesian and international artists. Due to perform, among which, are Tohpati, Bubi Chen, Indro Hardjodikoro, Oele Pattiselanno, Jeffrey Tahalele, Jakarta Broadway Team, Andre Hehanusa, Ligro Trio, Idang Rasjidi, Syaharani, Elfa?s Bossas, Aksan dan Titi Sjuman, RAN, Barry Likumahuwa, Soulvibe, Dewa Budjana, Gugun Blues Shelter, Opustre Soul Big Band, Lala Suwages, Ecoutez, Notturno and talented young pianist David Manuhutu.

Equally enthralling and diverse international musicians will also showcase their skills. Serious jazz twists will be performed by renowned jazz musicians such as Hubert Laws, Randy Brecker and Bill Evans accompanied by Steve Lukather (guitarist of Toto), renowned blues guitarist Robben Ford and Darry Jones (bassist of The Rolling Stones), George Duke, Christian McBride, David Murray, Carl Allen, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Roy Hargrove. The world’s best jazz vocal group The Manhattan Transfer is due to return for the second year, due to perform standards with the big band, and also a session where they perform pieces by jazz maestro Chick Corea.

For those preferring a more subtle jazz music, do not miss Bob James, Michael Paulo, Eric Marienthal, Everette Harp, Chieli Minucci, Mindy Abair, Jessy J, Lee Ritenour, Karen Briggs and Breakestra.

The Cuban Jazz, Latin Jazz and Brazilian Jazz numbers performed by Arturo O’Farril, Adonis Puentes, Bryan Lynch Latin Jazz Quartet, Emilio Santiago’s pristine voice, Ivan Lins and Hendrik Meurkens Samba Jazz Quartet will surely woo the audience with their sexiness. The audience should also prepare to be captivated by the performances of Eric Benet, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Toni Braxton, Roberta Gambarini and Jane Monheit. Those who wondered what The Rat Pack looked and sounded like must not miss impersonators of Sammy Davis Jr., James Dean and Frank Sinatra in Direct from Vegas The Rat Pack?.

Rufus featuring Sly Stone is certainly one of the highlights of AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010; it has been a tradition of Java Jazz Festival, presenting world’s music legends from various genres, this time from the genre soul and funk.

Don?t Want to Miss A Thing

Do you remember the song performed by super group Aerosmith in “Armageddon”? The visitors of AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010 must not miss the opportunity to catch the songwriter of the song’s performance.

Diane Warren is the most productive and hit-making composer. She has sold more songs than The Beatles, Robbie Williams and Elton Jon combined. In addition to “Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”, Warren also wrote “Rhythm of the Night” (Gloria Estefan), “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” (Starship), “Blame It on the Rain” (Milli Vanili), “How Do I Live Without You” (LeAnn Rimes), “Un-Break My Heart” (Toni Braxton) and “Blue Eyes Blue” (Eric Clapton).

When she heard about Indonesia and Java Jazz Festival, Diane Warren wholeheartedly consented to perform her special project “Diane Warren’s Greatest Hits”. In addition to bringing along her latest find “Due Voci”, for the special project to be featured at AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010, Diane Warren will also be collaborating with a number of Indonesian and international artists to sing her hits.

Aside from Diane Warren, not to be missed at AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010, is the debut of duet Due Voci (Kelly Levesque and Tyler Hamilton). Diane Warren dubs the duet as “The Ultimate Romantic Duo”.

Also to debut at the Festival is 21-year-old Griffith Frank. Hailed as a combination of Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli (voice-wise), the coolness of Josh Groban and the good looks of Michael Buble, the 3-octave-range singer has won a number of competitions.

Tribute to Michael Jackson

Most certainly, those living on the face on this earth agree that the songs of Michael Jackson are divine and memorable. Indulge you ears and emotions; enjoy the songs of the King of Pop through jazz arrangements never heard before. The pioneer of the “Tribute to Michael Jackson” project is drummer Harvey Mason. AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010 will the first stage of the beautiful project.

This will be the first year of Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival at JIExpo Kemayoran. It is a beginning of a series of experience marveling at Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival, this year, in its sixth year.

Also a highlight of AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010 at its new venue, JIExpo Kemayoran, there will be a collaboration with FTV Indonesia (a subsidiary of FTV International). FTV is an international TV channel dedicating its broadcast on fashion and lifestyle news. The station is broadcasted in more by 200 countries.

FTV’s participation in AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010 will certainly emphasize how lifestyle is a part of music lovers’ lives. Due to collaborate elements of music and fashion, dubbed “Music and Fashion”, the project plans to treat music lovers with fashion shows dedicated to the street wear/urban look style which, in a way, is wearable by the visitors of AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010. The collaboration between fashion and music will then be broadcasted by FTV International to various corners of the world! FTV Indonesia will promote Indonesia’s pride of a jazz festival by putting out teaser clips prior to D-Day, followed by clips of “Fashion and Music”. The collaboration will surely expand the echo of AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010 to the corners of world.

The AXIS Experience

AXIS, the fastest growing national GSM and 3G operator in Indonesia, this year will again present the AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival. The company is for the second year in a row title sponsor this one of the largest jazz festivals in the world. AXIS has committed to a three year agreement as the title sponsor for AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival. In sponsoring the AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival, AXIS aims to underline its long-term commitment to support both international as well as Indonesian music industry and making music accessible for all.

In order to accommodate overwhelming responses we received last year, AXIS will again hold “Road to AXIS Jazz Stars” prior to the festival. It is a band competion to find talented jazz band who will get opportunity to perform on one of the AXIS Java Jazz Festival stages. This year, the competition was held in six big cities, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Medan, and Palembang, starting 20 January to 21 February 2010. Apart from a special opportunity to perform on Java Jazz Festival, AXIS will also provide cash reward for the Road to AXIS Jazz Stars winners. Through this program AXIS is providing a medium for its subscribers to deliver its creativity and to show appreciation on the great talent that Indonesian young musicians have.

Only for its subscribers, AXIS has prepared the following special offers and benefits:

* Buy 1 Get 1 Free:

Reload Rp50,000 + buy 1 AXIS Java Jazz ticket will get 1 Free ticket

* Buy 1 Get 2 Free:

Reload Rp150,000 + buy 1 AXIS Java Jazz ticket will get 1 Free ticket for this year and 1 free AXIS Java Jazz ticket for next year.

**Exclusive AXIS BlackBerry Bold 9700 Java Jazz Edition, including:

- Free daily pass ticket on AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010

- Bluetooth headset

- Exclusive mini speaker

- Special video clips included of artists from AXIS Java Jazz Festival

- Free download AXIS Java Jazz Festival theme and RBT for their phone

Moreover, during the event, AXIS will provide special privileges, i.e. rest area complete with free snacks and drinks, shuttle bus to festival venue, the best seat to watch the shows in tribune and balcony, especially for AXIS customers

Bridging Indonesia and the World

BNI returns for the sixth time on a row to once again support international-class event Java Jazz Festival 2010. According to BNI’s President Director, Gatot M. Suwondo, BNI’s support for Java Jazz Festival 2010 is also an actualization of its support towards Indonesia’s creative industry. BNI is the Ministry of Trade’s partner in socializing and creating the blueprint of Indonesia’s creative industry. The creative economy is a culture-based product and innovative services industry with an abundance of business potential for the future. In addition to business consideration, the development of creative economy activities also gives tribute to art and cultural issues. There are 14 business sub-sectors encompassed within the creative industry, among which are: handicrafts, architecture, art market, design, fashion, advertising, video/film/photography, interactive games, music, performance arts, publishing, computer services and software, television & radio, and research & development. Its support for Java Jazz Festival 2010 is also a form of BNI’s commitment to appreciate and establish loyalty program for its consumers. Like the previous years, this year, BNI’s consumers will have access to the “Buy 1 Get Two” privilege (for debit card & credit card holders). BNI will also issue Java Jazz Festival 2010 themed pre-paid card, a valid payment method for the event.

In addition, BNI’s participation at Java Jazz Festival will strengthen BNI’s position in the youth segment living the modern lifestyle. In addition, by participating in the international-level music event, BNI strengthen its position as a local bank, highlighting the mission bridging Indonesia and the world.

Because You Wouldn’t Miss A Thing!

“Music is a universal language”. Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival is a concrete proof of that. Thousands of people from various profession and generation enthusiastically pack the halls of the concert venue, not excluding TEBS Lounge which features ‘cool’ music from the jazz’s top talents. This year, for the fourth time, TEBS is ready to support the showcase of international-quality music in Indonesia. It is festivals like this that will enrich the music horizon of music lovers in Indonesia and motivate us to move forward.

Open your eyes, hearts and ears to welcome Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010?because you wouldn’t want to miss a thing!

World-class Handphone, World-class Festival

The number three company globally in the mobile telecommunications industry, LG Mobile has confirmed its support for Java Jazz Festival 2010. Support is given since the star-studded event is not only a phenomenon in the Indonesian music world, but also internationally. This is in line with the LG Mobile Spirit, which has successfully released phenomenal handphone products in the global market. LG Mobile is not only advanced in design, but also versatile to the worshippers of technology and style. With LG Chocolate as its first generation, the South Korean vendor shocked the market by booking sales of 21 million units worldwide. With the same spirit in tow, LG Mobile introduced LG New Chocolate (BL40) as the fourth generation of Black Label Series. In regards to introduction to its latest product, with no hesitation, LG Mobile prepares 200 free tickets to enjoy and marvel in the wonders of Java Jazz Festival to the buyers of LG BL40. Through this program, LG Mobile hopes to provide the opportunity for more people to enjoy the grand event, Indonesia’s pride of world-class jazz festival.

This is the first year of Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival at JIExpo Kemayoran; it is the beginning of a series of remarkable experience at Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival in its sixth edition.

AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010

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