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This month’s KlabJazz’ Jazz Break Revival, the 13th Edition was made very special. Unlike the previous editions, this time Jazz Break Revival went hand in hand with the Alumni bond (IKA) of SMP (Junior High School) Negeri 2 Bandung – The Coordinator of 3rd Decades 1967-1976, and of course with Balai Pertemuan Bumi Sangkuriang, where this event always presented, to make an edition with a particular reason. The theme for this 13th edition was set to support the Grand Reunion 2010 EX2VAGANZA event. It should be a very special night for all the alumnis of SMP Negeri 2 Bandung, and it really was. Not only for the alumnis, but as usual, the event was pleasuring for all the jazz lovers in Bandung in general. Held in a really cozy hall, the room was filled by mostly ex SMP Negeri 2 Bandung alumnis who seemed to have their own reunion around the hall. There were some youngsters too among the audience. Again Jazz Break Revival served a well done concert with interesting lineups. The lineups consisted of jazz artists that came from SMP Negeri 2 Bandung. Most of them has become an important part of the Indonesian Jazz scene so far, especially in Bandung.

The event started with a brief introduction of this month’s edition. Dwi Cahya Yuniman, the coordinator of KlabJazz and the coordinator of the reunion,especially the 3rd Decades, 1967-1976 explained about this pre-event for the Grand Reunion that will be presented every two months until the D day. The first band performing was Teddy AB (bass) & Kanggep Kusuma (guitar). This was a new formed band. Teddy AB is known as one of the senior personnel of Wachdach Band. Along with them were Edward Manurung on drums and the jazz future, the young Jonathan Godjali on keyboard. It was really interesting to see this cross-generation band blending perfectly on stage. After the first song, the energic “Confirmation”, Early Kartika, the vocalist o Wachdach Band came on stage and sang “Summertime”, arranged in a cool funk style. The next song was the all time romantic song, the Chaka Khan’s “Through The Fire”. Just lovely through Early’s vocal. The delightful smooth jazzy “Mambo Inn” came next. For the last song, Early came again and sang “Taking the Chance of Love” together with the band. Strong opening that turned the hall into a cool cozy jazzy lounge. Read the full story »

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