One project duo carrying free jazz concept, one new but highly promising jazz trio and one soul jazz full band became the highlight of the last edition, Braga Jazz Walk #04 (read the report here: http://jazzuality.com/jazz-event-report/braga-jazz-walk-04-the-report/). Happy to tell you guys that this two weekly event is improving since it was started two months ago. Well, actually since we planted the seed in the beginning of 2014 in another venue.
In the new and even better venue, we establish even more solid cooperation with the ground zero Braga City Walk and KPH Music who provides the instruments and look forward to make this event grow bigger and better. In every edition we think of providing good jazz(y) entertainment as well as pushing the jazz regeneration forward as well as establishing a friendly/homey playground for the musicians to rest their case. Either they want to promote their new works (single/album/project), try their concept, to get the media coverage or simply to gain experience of playing in front of real audience, this event would be good to use.
Since we are getting ready to present the next 5th edition, you may wonder what we will offer. Well, turns out this edition will become an edition that could surprise you. Wide coverage in genre, involving two bands from Jakarta: one is a rising star that you will hear much, much more very soon and the other one is a blues trio that gives joyful vibe while resting their case. Other than that, a group of ‘mafias’ will ‘terrorize’ you with happy tunes. They are all ready to merry the Braga Jazz Walk #05. Plus, the open jam session that invites you guys to participate in. Now, let’s dig the lineup one by one.
Pangeran Muda Siagian
A young man, still in mid 20s but has gained quite experience and held hundreds of achievements (he has no less than 200 trophies at home), including the winner of Sherina Star Kids Competition in 2000, McDonalds Kids Awards in 2002, Heartline Gospel Singing Contest (2006) and runner up of Bintang Radio Festival in Jakarta, 2005. He became the winner of talent search show produced by Trans TV “Suara Indonesia”, reached the Top 20 in Indonesian Idol 2014, performed several times at Java Jazz Festival and JakJazz and an unforgettable duet with Viky Sianipar at Rising Star concert among hundreds of shows he’s in. So many to say until we loose count. Here’s a handsome man that we predict to go big in no time. You will hear him a lot more often soon. He is Yesaya Pangeran Muda Siagian.
Other than singing, Pangeran also stands as an MC, like for example in Java Jazz Festival 2008. It wasn’t his first time tasting the prestigious festival. In 2006 he sang together with the famous vocal teacher Bertha and just a year after in 2009 he came back by proudly bringing the music of his own tribe, Batak called Toba Rumba and received great response from the crowd. In the recordings he has released a couple of albums, particularly gospel. Two gospel albums in 2009 and one Batak and a Christmas album “Colours of Christmas” in 2011. He has played all the way to Hong Kong and Macau and crowned as the Ambassador of Jakarta Musical Production Ministry.
Speaking of vocal ability, he’s really gifted. He’s an all rounder that can sing just about anything. He does pop easily, he can croon like a pro while doing jazz, he knows how to sing ethnics, even classical or soprano/seriosa singing that he has done several times. Pangeran has done some jingles for tvs and radios such as Honda, Spacy, Madurasa and Aneka Tambang. One more thing: speaking of television, he can act too. He starred the musical series “Peri Cinta dan Anak Jalanan” as the leading role as a part of the 9th Anniversary of SCTV.
As he’s preparing a single and his debut album, we are proud to have him gracing the Braga Jazz Walk stage. He’s going to perform full team with Klency Lyman Lembono (keyboard), Reinhard Woran (bass), Bernardus Ajutor Moa (guitar), Martin Julio Sutanto (drums), Mario Ruben (saxophone) and Gina Dewi (backing vocal). This should be considered a dream team. Reinhard is the bassist of Cakra Khan, Bernardus is the music director of Monita Tahalea an Gaby Idol and Gina is the runner up of Star Voices seasion 1. Let’s make something clear. If Tulus’ success has spread all over the nation, it’s about time to have a new male star with exceptional quality. Pangeran Muda Siagian is the one.
My Way Band
Also coming from Jakarta is a blues trio, MY WAY BAND. We met them for the first at Espose 2013 Band Auditions. At that time their delicate blues style and friendly appearance warmth the judges and committee. As our founder was one of the judges, we’ve been in touch ever since.
My Way Band was established in April 2009 based on the same vision. They want to express and develop their talent and passion to the maximum possible extent. Wawan (guitar), Coki (bass) and Alu (drums), three players found in this band will try everything possible to present a type of music that can be enjoyed by variety of music lovers. The core of their music is blues but they also have some other flavors here and there. We have been wanting to have them gracing our event for at least a year, but it’s just difficult to find the right time especially since our event runs on work days. We offered them again for this 5th edition and luckily they agreed to fill a slot. My Way doesn’t just play covers, they do have their own songs too. You can listen to their original songs in their Reverbnation account: http://www.reverbnation.com/mywayband.
In our mission to bring variety of styles and related genres to this event, we are proud to have this blues trio from Jakarta. From time to time we involve the roots of all modern musics aka blues into the jazz patterns, this time My Way Band from Jakarta is the representative, a cool one.
Wedding Mafia
As we said earlier, a gang of mafias are heading to Braga Jazz Walk for the first time. Don’t be afraid, these mafias are not criminals and won’t harm you. Instead they will ‘infiltrate’ you with good entertaining music. Wedding Mafia, that’s their name. Since there’s Wedding in the name, perhaps you need to know a little background of this group. Some wedding musicians based in KPH (Kruisnode Piano House) Music who apparently shared the same vision and mission gave birth to it.
The band’s led by the headmaster of KPH Music, Andre Simangunsong. They are fortunate to have many players inside with the same quality. For this event, Andre will bring Syafiera Prami (vocal), Ari “Black” (drums), Harist (bass), Arnaz (guitar) and Ibnu (saxophone). Claiming the ability to give satisfaction and happiness, the band can appear with all kind of styles. Pop, jazz, fusion, soul, Latins, RnB, funk, you want it, you have it.
As our trustable partner who provide the instruments in every edition, we are happy to have this solid band from KPH Music to fill up the slot. These jazzy ‘dons’ have been ‘terrorizing’ the wedding parties and events, not with guns and other weapons but with pleasuring music especially jazz. We are excited to have them. Fusion, swing and standards that are friendly to common ears? They are good at it. Come and taste their music. If you like them, maybe you can consider of hiring them for your wedding or event.
You are a musician but still have no band? Or, you have a band but have no schedule in this edition yet wish to play? You know how to play instrument or dream to sing jazz but don’t know where to go? Our open jam session can be the answer. From our own experience, this session can spread joy and bring surprises both to audience and players. No matter who you are and what genre you’re in, you can always have fun during this session.
Interesting edition isn’t it? Whether you want to play or just watching, we invite you to be a part of this Braga Jazz Walk 5th Edition. This is a community based event that allows everyone to extend and build your network with more new friends. The musicians and the event need support from you. So, while you’re supporting us, you can be entertained by our presentation. Don’t worry, it’s totally FREE. The Braga Jazz Walk #05 will run on November 27, 2014. Save the date from now and hope to see you there.
BRAGA JAZZ WALK #05
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2014
Time: 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Main Atrium of Braga City Walk (left side of Giggle Box)
Jl. Braga 99 – 101, Bandung
FREE EVENT!
Featuring:
:: PANGERAN MUDA SIAGIAN ::
Pangeran Muda Siagian (vocals)
Klency Lyman Lembono (keyboard)
Reinhard Woran (bass)
Bernardus Ajutor Moa (guitar)
Martin Julio Sutanto (drums)
Mario Ruben (saxophone)
Gina Dewi (backing vocals)
:: MY WAY BAND ::
Wawan (guitar/vocal)
Coki (bass)
Alu (drums)
:: WEDDING MAFIA ::
Andre Mangunsong (keyboard)
Syafiera Prami (vocal)
Ari “Black” (drums)
Harist (bass)
Arnaz (guitar)
Ibnu (saxophone)