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
-          Transfer to our Bank Account :

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Jakarta
PT Grahasahari Suryajaya QQ Sheraton Media
Bank Mandiri KCP JKT Gunung Sahari
Jl. Industri No.1, Jakarta 10720Rupiah Account : 119-00-0777888-7

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

The dREAMSCAPE VIP Java Jazz Festival 2010 Passport affords holders a variety of exclusive and special services includes :

• A three days  or  daily dREAMSCAPE  VIP JJF  2010 pass
• A personal invitation from Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival founder Peter F .Gontha to the by invitation-only opening dinner and performance, that will also include the creme de la creme of Asian society and top artists*  ** only available for the 3 days VIP pass holder
• A personal invitation from dREAMSCAPE to attend  the after party sessions that will feature many of the artists performing at the festival* ** only available for the 3 days VIP pass holder
• A reserved exclusive parking section & VIP parking valet service. Special entry with no waiting and lining.
• A special dedicated VIP team & meeting area with exclusive VIP Lounge Room(s) and enjoy free flow of exotic cocktails and a sumptuous snack buffet
• Exclusive goody bag with special dREAMSCAPE VIP JJF 2010 program book &  signed merchandises by artists and opportunity to  meet-and-greet performance artists  after the show including the special show artists.
• A VIP Jakarta Weekend Passport, which gets holders free entry to clubs, special benefits at key restaurants and free first drinks.* ** only available for the 3 days VIP pass holder

Packages will be released as per January 15, 2010 with 15% early bird limited to availability.

dREAMSCAPE VIP JJF 2010 Ticket Only is available for residence of Jakarta. Prices are nett inclusive 11% government tax.

For  booking and more information please  contact sales@wartajazz.net

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING :

1. Package price is nett ( inclusive of  11% government tax )
2. Package is  inclusion        :
   1. 3 x daily VIP entry to Java Jazz FestivalVIP reserved seating / entry to ALL Special Shows ( including sold out events).Personal invitation by Chariman of Jakarta International Java Jazz , Peter F. Gontha, to the opening gala dinner show.VIP 3 days passes to enter Java Jazz Festival 2010

      VIP lounge access & complimentary Food & Beverages.

      Meet and greet opportunity with local and international artists.

      Exclusive parking section and VIP Parking Valet Service.

      VIP welcome pack with 2010 JJF Program book, signed merchandise, Jakarta Weekend Passport offering free entry to clubs, lounge,etc.

3. For security reason, photo of the client is required.  VIP entry and access are non-transferable.
4. Tickets access is only available for residence of Jakarta.

The Lounge at Le Grandeur Hotel in Mangga Dua, North Jakarta, offers live jazz music every day, including weekly shows by Ireng Maulana.?(JG Photo; courtesy of The Lounge)

The Lounge: Jazz Hotspot in North Jakarta

There’s no need to argue: When it comes to the nightlife experience, Jakarta offers many possibilities for those who want to go out, meet their friends, hang out and have a good time. As a South Jakarta resident, however, I tend to stay in or close to my neighborhood. My preferred bars and cafes are in Kuningan, Kebayoran Baru and Kemang, and Central Jakarta is usually as far afield as I go. I choose those places mostly out of convenience, and to save money, since I normally get around by taxi. That’s why, when my cousin invited me to check out a jazz lounge in Mangga Dua, my initial reaction was, “Mangga Dua? That’s so far away.”

But then I thought, why not try something new? So there we were on Friday night, in the back of a taxi making our way through Jakarta’s traffic jungle to Le Grandeur Hotel in the northern part of the city. The first thing that caught my eye in the bright and sparkling lobby was a poster of Ireng Maulana, one of Indonesia’s most famous jazz musicians. He was scheduled to play in The Lounge, which just happened to be our destination that night.

Located on the ground floor of the hotel, The Lounge offers live jazz music daily. Mondays through Saturday, a jazz band takes the stage, while things quiet down a bit on Sunday evenings, with just a lone jazz pianist in charge of entertaining guests.

“When we came up with the concept for The Lounge, we thought about establishing a venue for our guests who enjoy jazz music,” said Yudi Yahya, the food and beverage manager at Le Grandeur. “In North Jakarta, there wasn’t any place that offered only jazz music, and we are still the only one. That makes it unique.”

The Lounge’s reputation as a swinging jazz venue has been cemented by the long list of celebrated artists who have performed there: Tompi, Maliq & D’Essentials, Glenn Fredly and Ireng Maulana, who since November 2009 has performed every Friday night.

In addition to being the only jazz venue in the area, The Lounge has a unique interior design, which keeps both the eyes and ears occupied.

The circular bar, manned by bartenders dressed in black suits, sits in the middle of the room, while waitresses wearing peach-colored blouses deliver drinks and food. Guests can sit either at the bar, in comfortable red-cushioned chairs, or they can opt for a table, which are also circular and can seat up to six people.

But the most impressive feature of The Lounge is undoubtedly the elevated stage on top of the bar — the heart of the whole venue. It offers space for at least four musicians and their instruments, and thanks to its position, allows the artists to easily interact with the audience.

In a separate room, there are two pool tables for those who want to take a break from the music or simply are in the mood for a game. The TV screens on the walls air sports events.

In addition to the entertainment, The Lounge also looks after the stomachs of its guests.

“We don’t offer heavy meals, but focus more on light snacks,” Yudi said. “When we created the menu, I was thinking of and inspired by Spanish tapas.

The cocktails in The Lounge are named after popular songs. Drinks and food are both reasonably priced.

After enjoying Ireng Maulana’s first and second sets, and shooting a couple of games of pool, my cousin and I decided to head for home. The friendly staff at Le Grandeur called a taxi for us, and only 30 minutes later we were sitting on the terrace of my house. It turns out The Lounge is not that far away after all, and more than that, it is definitely worth another visit.

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

Don?t Miss a Thing in Jazzin’ Up Remarkable Indonesia

The early bird tickets of AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010 (held on 5, 6 and 7 March 2010) went on sale in early November 2009 at relatively low prices. Gradually, the prices will continue to rise (always check the ticket prices at www.javajazzfestival.com).

The International Audience

Doubts or hesitations regarding artists due to perform at AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010 were not a part of the foreign audience vocabulary when it comes to the festival. Enthusiasts from Malaysia, Singapore and some European nations have begun inquiring of the Festival?s tickets since early August 2009.

As soon as it was announced that the pre-sale or early bird ticket went on sale, the lovers of AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010 from Malaysia and Singapore began purchasing them online. Until the last week of November 2009, there has been significant ticket purchase from Malaysian and Singaporean supporters of Java Jazz Festival.

Java Festival Production has on a number of occasion conducted interviews by phone to ticket buyers from both Indonesia and abroad. A few of them have also asked who will be performing at AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010, including on the artists listed as confirmed on www.javajazzfesival.com. Nonetheless, online buyers remained positive that AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010 will present quality musicians and singers of the jazz genre.

According to an interview with Malaysian and Singaporean ticket buyers, the organizer found a very interesting fact: those people plan to take a day off on Friday, 5 March 2010, in order to acquire the whole 3-day experience of AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010. Most of them will be spending the weekend of 5, 6 and 7 March 2010 at AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival at JIExpo Kemayoran.

“Siapa Suruh Datang Jakarta?” ? “Who Told You to Come to Jakarta?”

Does the phrase above sound familiar? It is a lyric of a widely known song. The answer of ?who told you to come to Jakarta? is obvious for the lovers of AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival.

Also based on an interview conducted by Java Festival Production to its ticket buyers, the visitors of the Festival from the previous years are excited to enrich themselves with another year of JJF experiences, whilst others are eager to discover the sparks of Java Jazz Festival.

The arena of JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, on 5, 6 and 7 March 2010 will surely be packed with jazz enthusiasts, not only those hailing from Jakarta and its surrounding towns, but also from outside of Jakarta and Indonesia. In the previous years, Java Jazz Festival has harvested visitors from Australia, New Zealand, other Asian countries and Europe. The international society has begun to acknowledge Jakarta as The City of Music Festivals as it annually hosts three international festivals. AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2010 is one of the best and largest jazz festivals in the world.

Be a part of the Remarkable Sparks of Jazz!!!

CONFIRMED ARTISTS:

Arturo O’Farril ? Breakestra – Brian Lynch Latin Jazz Quartet – Chieli Minucci & Special EFX – Christian McBride – David Murray Black Saint Quartet – Eric Benet – Hendrik Meurkens Samba Jazz Quartet – Hubert Laws – Ivan Lins – Jane Monheit – Karen Briggs – Lao Tizer – Novello B3 Soul feat. Eric Marienthal – Ron King Big Band – Rufus & Sly Stone – Tony Monaco ? Soul Bop Special Edition (Steve Lukather, Robben Ford, Darryl Jones,Randy Brecker, Bill Evans & Rodney Holmes)

The truth is no special trick is needed to enjoy a jazz music presentation, be it live or through a recording. Enjoying jazz is an individual appreciation. Interpreting its beauty is the ear of the beholder. For that reason, despite the numerous debates in relations to jazz as a music genre, as an art form or how it ought to be enjoyed, jazz is merely an outlet for freedom of expression. So, one may stick to one’s opinion as one wishes.

One thing for sure, jazz is an amalgamation of various musical approaches by diverse cultural backgrounds. As human beings evolve, influence and be influenced by changes from time to time, jazz also evolves. Jazz evolves through time, although some people remain devoted to its ‘genuine’ form, when it was first conceived.

Perhaps that is the cause of jazz popularity all over the world, its capability to be modified. Some people consider the ability to revel and comprehend jazz is a prestige of its own. It is no wonder that the space of Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JJF) is always packed solid.

The Jazz Music of Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival There is no end to the diversity of jazz music at Java Jazz Festival. Even after four years after it was first established in 2005, Java Jazz Festival still has yet to feature the various forms of jazz’s developments in Indonesia and the world. From year to year, the name Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (known widely as Java Jazz Festival) continues to gain popularity, even amongst foreign musicians.
Over the years, more and more artists continue to stage their enthusiasm and desire to perform at Java Jazz Festival. However, Java Festival Production (the organizer of the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival and Jakarta International Soulnation Festival) could not always fulfill all these demands. One of the reasons is the limited capacity of the venue (Jakarta Convention Center, or JCC) and also limitation in scheduling (it’s only a 3-day event). In addition, too tight of a schedule might also impede the audience capability to enjoy the well-designed program.

A Tribute for Indonesia

In 2005, Indonesia was in the midst of a financial crisis. The tsunami disaster ravaging the western part of Indonesia further enhanced less than stellar publicity on Indonesia, especially in the international world.

Java Festival Production, however, carried on with its plan to hold the first Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival on 4, 5 and 6 March 2005. Carrying out mission “Bringing the World to Indonesia”, the Festival aims to draw different kind of perspective to Indonesia. The language used, Jazz.

In reality, the review from the international musicians and public in general who attended the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival was positive. They were satisfied and were not doubtful in stating their enthusiasm to return to the festival. A number of American musicians were even not shy in stating how different Indonesia was from the way it was portrayed by the international mass media.

In mid-2008, the financial crisis returns. This time, its effect is more widely-spread. For that reason, Java Festival Production is required to be more diligent in order to actualize the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2009, established as one of Indonesia’s method of diplomacy whilst at the same time presenting quality jazz music performances for jazz lovers in Indonesia and those from all around the world.

Since the beginning, Java Festival Production aims not to be an organizer of just a regular festival, but a world-class festival, as means to promote Indonesia. Despite the many obstacles, Java Festival Production continues to persevere to hold Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2009, a concrete contribution to the nation’s diplomacy to the world.

JAKARTA INTERNATIONAL JAVA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009
On 6, 7 and 8 March 2009, Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival will be held for the fifth time. For Java Festival Production and the line-up of workers behind it the festival’s success, the fifth edition of the festival is a special occasion indeed as it was not an easy feat to organize a festival as sizeable as Java Jazz Festival.

Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2009 will be slightly different from the previous years. One of the special treats this year is lower ticket prices. This way, the festival becomes more accessible to all enthusiasts of Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival.

Java Festival Production also wishes to improve the quality of the performances by providing an opportunity for the performers to conduct proper sound check, to guarantee a maximum performance.

This year, Java Festival Production plans to feature, among few, Swing Out Sister, Brian McKnight, Roy Ayers, Ledisi, Simon Philips, New York Voices, Matt Bianco, Isao Suzuki, Dianne Reeves, Mike Stern, Oleta Adams, Peabo Bryson, dan Regina Carter at Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2009.

Start marking your calendars! Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival, 6, 7 and 8 March 2009. Take part in the Festival’s fifth celebration at Jakarta Convention Center. Attending the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival is a part of a lifestyle.

“Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2009, it’s a lifestyle.”

Workshop Details

Fats Waller, Nat King Cole, Blossom Dearie, Shirley Horn, Harry Connick Jr, Diana Krall, Peter Cincotti.

What do these jazz singers have in common? They are all excellent jazz pianists, who most of the time accompany themselves on piano while singing.

Didi Mudigdo (www.didi.com.au), jazz singer/pianist at Nine Muses Club for December – February will present a free workshop discussing the art and craft of the jazz singer/pianist.

The musical material covered in this workshop will be of interest to not only jazz singer/pianists, but also to jazz pianists who accompany singers, and singers who play with jazz pianists.

As a self-managed artist who has performed in Australia, Japan and China over the last 10 years, he will also discuss self-promotion and self- marketing.

This material will appeal to any jazz artist wanting to improve their self-promotion and self-marketing.

Open audience participation will be expected as springboards for workshop discussion, so before arriving, singers please warm-up your voices, pianists please warm-up your fingers, and please bring in your promotional material, photos, biography etc. for discussion.

Topics include:

FOR PIANISTS:
Dealing with singers holding down the groove/basss taying out of the singer’s way transposing skills awareness of vocal repertoire.

FOR SINGERS:
Dealing with jazz musicians approaches to learning theory learning repertoire selecting repertoire selecting keys creative approaches to well-known standards developing your own sound FOR BOTH: building repertoire awareness of jazz vocal styles intros and endings colla voce/rubato intros publicity/promotion getting gigs dealing with overseas agents

Didi Mudigdo
jazz vocals & piano
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The band made its international debut at the 1985 Yamaha Bands Explosion in Tokyo, Japan. There Dwiki Dharmawan won a Grand Prix as the most talented keyboard player at the contest. Some changes and additions to the band”s lineup followed as Krakatau began work on their first jazz-pop oriented recording, which was released in 1986 by Bulletin Records, a subsidiary of Billboard Indonesia. Additional players included young jazz keyboard wizard Indra Lesmana on keys and Hollywood College graduate Gilang Ramadhan on drums, replacing Budhy Haryono. Also on board was vocalist Trie Utami, who contributed her considerable talents to the album; Krakatau had previously collaborated with well-known singers Hari Mukti and Ruth Sahanaya for their live performances.

Krakatau scored several bits, including “Gemilang” and “Imaji”, both written by Dwiki Dharmawan & Mira Lesmana. “Kemelut” written by Indra & Mira Lesmana, and an instrumental cut entitled “Haiti” composed by Dwiki Dharmawan. In 1987 Krakatau released their second album, which produced the hits “La Samba Primadona” (by lndra Lesmana & Trie Utami) and “Cita Pasti” (by Dwiki Dharmawan & Trie Utami).

In 1988, Krakatau recorded the hit song “Kau Datang,” which was written by Gilang Ramadhan. Pra Budidharma and Dwiki Dharmawan and was included on the album “Kembali Satu”. After the peak performance and successful sales of “Kau Datang”, the band went through a period of transition and partial dissolution. lndra Lesmana, Gilang Ramadhan and Donny Soehendra formally resigned from Krakatau, and the remaining band members went their separate ways, for a while.

Pra Budidharma worked as an Artist & Repertoire staff member at Billboard Indonesia and from his new home base in Bandung became an independent record producer specializing m the traditional music of West Java. Trie Utami decided to embark on a solo recording career, while Dwiki Dharmawan became a respected moxie score composer and arranger. ln 1991 the Blackboard recording company made an offer to produce a Krakatau reunion album. Dwiki Dharnawan and Pra Budidharma took the deal and reunited the band”s original lineup minus guitarist Donny Soehendra and with Budhy Haryono once again on drums.

The resulting album, entitled “Let There Be Life.” was released in 1992. At their performance at the 1993 Jakarta Jazz Festival. Krakatau revealed a bold new musical direction: from jazz-pop-fusion to the traditional music of indonesia, specifically the Sundanese traditions of West Java.

Krakatau’s new musical format utilized the micro-tonal system of the ancient gamelan tradition, based on the so-called “S’lendro” scale. Their album “Mystical Mist” released in 1994. was the first to use this new format. This album’s innovative sounds were enriched by the group’s collaboration with Sundanese percussion virtuoso Adhe Rudhiana and multi-instrumentalist Yoyon Dharsono, who added traditional drums, wind, and stringed instruments to Krakatau’s mystical mix. In the years since the release of Mystical Mist the band has been further developing its sound with the help of three additional players from the College of Karawitan on gamelan instruments and percussion. Krakatau has also begun to explore and adapt musical ideas from beyond West Java, drawing inspiration from the Indonesian archipelago’s staggeringly diverse musical cultures.

The second album released in 2000 called “Magical Match” by Kita Music/Musica Studio. Album with duration for about 51:58 has 12 songs. Most of them quite often presented in Jazz and World Music Festival.

The third and fourth album released at the same time in 2005 called “Rhythm of Reformation” and “Two Worlds” by MusiKita after their extensive tour in Eastern Europe.

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The former three successes of the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival, which received the full support of the Jakarta Provincial Government, State Ministry of Tourism and Culture and embassies, have encouraged the international world to eradicate any form of doubt and turn its attention to this country. World-class performances and forms of entertainment took over Jakarta, providing incessant and various choices for the audience to enjoy. The Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival directly supports the capital city’s tourism and culture program, “Enjoy Jakarta” and “Visit Indonesia Year 2008”.

On 7, 8 and 9 March 2008, PT Java Festival Production, with the support of the Provincial Government of Jakarta and the State Ministry Office of Tourism, Art and Culture, and also the sponsors, has declared that it will once more hold the “Dji Sam Soe Super Premium Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2008.” The event, in its fourth year, will once more present world-class music performances in multiple stages spread all over the Jakarta Convention Centre area.

Collaborations of Indonesian & International Musicians

“A medium for collaborations” best describes the Dji Sam Soe Super Premium Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival’s signature characteristic. For the upcoming event, various musicians’ special collaborations are being formulated. Uniting Indonesian musicians and foreign musicians on one stage is a compulsory presentation at Java Jazz Festival. Maestros of various instruments from Indonesia will be paired with musicians from other countries. A music project in the name of peace, drumming and strumming acts, and orchestra-formatted concerts are scheduled to headline the Dji Sam Soe Super Premium Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2008’s upcoming programs.
In addition to being spoiled with diverse music performances on 16 stages spread all over the Jakarta Convention Center’s area, visitors of the Dji Sam Soe Super Premium Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2008 are also treated to exhibitions of music, lifestyle and fashion products, to take place in Hall B. The upcoming programs designed for next March’s Java Jazz will surely bestow special surprises for the nation’s music devotees

Taste the Spirit of Jazz

Java Jazz invites us to taste the spirit and movements of musicians and jazz lovers from around the globe.  Jazz, initially a musical expression of minorities, has spread all over the world.  Although the genre is perceived as intricate, jazz musicians have never stopped exploring, combining, concocting and merging jazz with other genres of music. As a result, jazz has managed to seduce those who do not favor jazz.  Jazz has been interpreted marvelously by musicians from all over the world through their own unique means.  That is the spirit and strength emphasizing that music knows no boundaries of age and distance.  Embrace its spirit without hesitation, acknowledge its strength.

Over the years, the Dji Sam Soe Super Premium Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival has presented an abundance of music ambassadors from different countries. Embassies from countries such as the Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Korea, Canada and France have shown their support for the festival by sponsoring musicians from their respected countries.  In addition, the festival is not only crowded by Indonesians, but also by foreigners residing in Indonesia and also tourists from Singapore, Malaysia, the US, the Netherlands, Japan and Australia.  The Dji Sam Soe Super Premium Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival has become an event in which citizens of the world mingle in harmony.  For the 2008 festival, musicians from Brazil, Japan, Libya, France, Tunisia, Australia, the Netherlands and the US are scheduled invigorate the stages.

Special from Java Jazz

In 2008, Java Jazz on the Move’s epicenter will once more be located in Jakarta.  A series of music exhibitions, to commence early February and scheduled to close early March 2008, aims to heat up the ambience, preparing the audience to hold their breath for the big event.  Universities, malls, cafes and cultural spots will play hosts to Java Jazz lovers and enthusiasts, giving them a taste of the upcoming Java Jazz Festival 2008’s atmosphere.
A number of awards will be given to those who have contributed substantially to the development of music in Indonesia and the world at the Gala Opening, held at Cendrawasih Hall, on 6 March 2008.  This night will be reserved to appreciate contributions made by musicians, sponsors and those who have loyally supported Java Festival Production and its endeavors to actualize the festival while showing support for the Jakarta Provincial Government’s program, Enjoy Jakarta and Visit Indonesia Year 2008.
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The actualization of JJF 2008 is possible due to the support of sponsors and partners, who have supported the annual event.

This year, the Dji Sam Soe Super Premium Jakarta International Java Jazz enters the preparation stage for its fourth time.  For the fourth time, we put forward out best spirit, trust and hard work.  This time, we chose “Taste the Spirit of Jazz” as our theme as jazz merges various cultures, expression and is the most flexible language in communicating the spirit we would like to share with the world and all who support us.  For us, the beauty of jazz should not be neglected.  At the Dji Sam Soe Super Premium Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2008, jazz is not just music, said Dewi Gontha Sulisto – Director of Java Festival Indonesia, PT

Brand Manager of Dji Sam Soe Super Premium Veronica Risariyana stated, “Dji Sam Soe Super Premium Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2008 is about jazz in Indonesia and the world.  We are proud to once more participate in the international-class jazz festival.  We are also proud to show Dji Sam Soe Super Premium’s consistency in supporting jazz’s development both in Indonesia and the world!  Themed ‘Taste the Spirit of Jazz’, we hope that the Dji Sam Soe Super Premium Jakarta International java Jazz Festival 2008 can entice both Indonesian and foreign jazz lovers to embrace the spirit of jazz which has taken the world by a storm.  In addition, the theme ‘Taste the Spirit of Jazz’ invites jazz lovers too feel Dji Sam Soe Super Premium’s spirit in introducing jazz as a quality genre of music in Indonesia.”
This year, Telkomsel supports this international-scale jazz event.  Telkomsel acts as the official mobile partner that provides live performances from Java Jazz’s artists through its 3G Telkomsel video streaming service by typing in 888 directly from users’ cell-phones.  In addition, Telkomsel takes part in inviting a renowned jazz musician who will perform in one of the special shows.   Telkomsel also offers a 40 percent discount in ticket purchase for Telkomsel Priority clients and 600 free tickets for members of HALOclub, simPATIzone and Gen’Asik.  Furthermore, all Telkomsel subscribers are entitled to participate in the Telkomsel Java Jazz quiz and win various prizes.  “By taking part as a sponsor in the international-scale event, Telkomsel aims to prove its support in boosting the development of Indonesia’s music industry and tourism programs, especially ‘Enjoy Jakarta’,” stated Niken Wulandari, GM Promotion and Partnership Telkomsel.