by Dave Goldberg
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Prior to the big event, Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival starts up the 'fever' by holding a series of pre-event, known as Java Jazz on the Move ("JJOTM"). Performing at Java Jazz on the Move are popular Indonesian and international artists (the international artist usually perform a couple of days prior to the D-day) who are usually successful in peaking jazz lovers in particular, and music lovers in general, to attend the main event. Java Jazz on the Move takes place at popular hang out venues such as shopping centers, malls, clubs, and on some occasions, universities. Java Jazz on ...
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The biggest Jazz Festival yet in its 8 years history, and one of the largest in the world, the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2012 is about to take on the Metropolitan capital of Indonesia by storm, drawing crowds not only from the city but also from throughout the archipelago and neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore. Java Jazz will be held at the Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran, Jakarta from 2 to 4 March 2012.
It wasn't love at first sight for Indra Dauna and the trumpet. After his father put the instrument in his hands, it took some time for him to appreciate it and the jazz genre. But the patience has paid off. Indra, now considered an up-and-coming talent, was awarded the Rising Star prize from Jazz Goes to Campus 2011. Indra took some time away from his now-beloved horn to talk to My Jakarta about his path to becoming a trumpet player, his career so far, and what advice he has for other aspiring musicians.
The Manhattan Transfer, the multi-Grammy winning vocal quartet and one of this year Jakarta International Djarum Super Mild Java Jazz Festival 2012 artists lineup, announced a temporary replacement for Cheryl Bentyne, one of the songstress from the group. Cheryl Bentyne is said to be taken ill and will not be touring for any upcoming shows for at least 6 (six) months.
BY RILEY STEVENSON
by Simon Ingka Crown
