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FESTIVAL HISTORY

 

 

1st Edition (2004)

  • Two (2) Day Event - 4 th & 5 th December 2004
  • Two (2) nights of Main Stage Performances
  • Six (6) Workshops in Four (4) Venues
  • Two (2) Preview Performances
  • Mini Poster & Photo Exhibition

Performers:

Aseana Percussion Unit, Asian Spirits, Double Take, The Idea of North, Juwita Suwito, Jazzo-Crats, Jeep Jazz Trio, Tonal Alchemy, Steve Thornton LPJ Group, YAA Quartet Featruing Atsuko Kawahara, Shelley Leong

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2nd Edition (2005)

  • Three (3) Day Event from 2nd to 4th December 2005
  • Two (2) nights of Main Stage Performances (3rd & 4th December 2005)
  • Poster, Photo & Print Art Exhibition
  • Seven (7) Workshops and Two Discussion Forums in Four (4) Venues
  • Jazz Study Tour
  • After Hours Jazz Jam Session

Performers:

Penang Areca Jazz Ensemble Featuring Colleen Read, Ruby Rozells and Kathleen Rodrigues, Saharadja, Mr. Gambus Band Featuring Chie Hanawa, Shanon Shah, Sufiah Noor, Lazy Monday, Jaja, David Gomes Jazz Trio Featuring Junjie Delfino, Greg Lyons Nonet, Zailan Razak Project, Steve White, Randy Bernsen Group

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3rd Edition (2006)

  • Four (4) Day Event from 30th November to 3rd December 2006
  • Two (2) night Main Stage Performances (2nd & 3rd December)
  • Jazz Study Tour
  • Nine (9) Workshops in Three (3) Venues
  • Musical Instrument Display / Demonstration Booth
  • Jazz Spinners’ Series
  • Experimental Fringe Corner (7 Groups)
  • Poster, Photo and Painting Exhibition
  • Jazz Charity Dinner
  • The Jimmy Boyle Young Talent Jazz Competition

Performers:

Java 5, Seo Young Do Trio, Denise Mininfield, John Kaizan Neptune, Koh & Mr. Saxman Band, Fredrik Noren Band, Idang Rasjidi Quartet Featuring Tompi, Joames Boyle & The Ragged Tigers, Roger Wang & Farid Ali, Fairuz Hussein, Jeep Latino Jazz Band, J-Sun, Bernie, Groove Doctor, Rhapsody, No Age Limit, Albert & Badar, Members from the Areca Center of Performing Arts

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4th Edition (2007)

  • Four (4) Day Event from 29th November to 2nd December 2007
  • Two (2) night Main Stage Performances (1st & 2nd December) 
  • Seven (7) Workshops in Three (3) Venues
  • Musical Instrument Display / Demonstration Booth
  • Experimental Fringe Stage (6 Groups)
  • Poster, Photo, Painting & Percussion Exhibition
  • Instrument Demo / Maintenance Talks  
  • “Jazz With A Heart” Charity Gala Dinner
  • The Jimmy Boyle Young Talent Jazz Competition
  • Community Drum Circle

Performers:

John Goldie, Louis Soliano Quartet, Nah Youn Son, Possicobilities, Bangkok Connection, Bob Aves Jazz Group Featuring Grace Nono, Anke Helfrich Trio, Paul Ponnudorai, The Idea of North, Jose Thomas & Groove Unction, Cheong & Friends, Evening Breeze, Elvira & Friends, James Boyle & The Ragged Tigers, Areca Jazz Quartet & Quintet.  

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5th Edition (2008)

  • Four (4) Day Event from 4th to 7th December 2008
  • Two (2) night Main Stage Performances (6th & 7th December) 
  • Eight (8) Workshops in Three (3) Venues  
  • Two (2) Fringe Stages (G Stage @ G Hotel and Fringe Corner @ Bayview Beach Resort)
  • Ten (10) Fringe Performing Groups
  • Poster, Photo, Painting & Percussion Exhibition  
  • Jazz With A Heart” Charity Gala Dinner
  • The Jimmy Boyle Young Talent Jazz Competition
  • Community Drum Circle
  • After Hours Jam Session

Performers:

Pascoal Meirelles Trio, Ray Harris & The Fusion Experience, Jeon Youngse Trio, Friend ‘N Fellow, Tran Manh Tuan Band, Andy Peterson Inc., The Island Jazz Connection, Adibah Noor, Djabe Featuring Steve Hackett, Aseana Percussion Unit, Jaume Vilaseca Trio Featuring Violetta Curry, Xiong & Badar, Evening Breeze, Albert Sirimal & Russell Curtis, Dasha Logan, Areca Centre Quintet, Prema Yin, Q Jazz Collective, G Spot Band, Tonal Alchemy, Cobots

 

 

 

 

2009 Performers

It was a blast at the 6th edition of the Festival. The performers rocked the stage with all that jazz! Check them out here.

Supporting Events

The Fringe Stages is a must if the local jazz scene is what you are also looking for. You don't want to miss the Community Drum Circle too!

Competition

Check out who won the overall winner here!

Workshop & Forums

What better way to learn than getting advice and tips from the music masters themselves!

 

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