32nd Jazz Goes to Campus (JGTC) : Press Conference & the 3rd JGTC Awards
Pre-Event 32nd JGTC, Erasmus Huis, November 7, 2009
Press Conference and the 3rd JGTC Award
As the 32nd Jazz Goes to Campus (JGTC) is getting nearer, one of the pre-event was held at Erasmus Huis last Saturday, November 7, 2009. It was made as a press conference and also to hand the 3rd JGTC Award in 4 categories.
PRESS CONFERENCE
ARTIST : ESQIEF a.k.a. SYAHARANI AND QUEENFIREWORKS, MALIQ & D’ESSENTIALS AND KULKUL
GUEST : Mr Heri Sutanto, a representative of Trading Department
From the press conference room came some news regarding the upcoming JGTC. Mr Heri Sutanto, the representative of Trading Department gave a little speech. He hoped that JGTC could support and pushed the creative industries sector, where music is one of its 14 elements.Right now they are pushing the music world, both major and indie to grow, and JGTC would be a perfect place for that occasion.
Maliq & D’Essentials gave the next speech. Angga Puradiredja explained that they are going to participate in JGTC for the second time. Angga says that JGTC is not just student-made event, but it’s always been a big event, important and highly appreciated. Maliq & D’Essentials are going to sing some songs from their most recent album, “Mata Hati Telinga” with new re-arrangement. They will keep their soulful style, or in their words “we play what we want to play”, and they are going to perform in one hour. They wished JGTC success, getting more crowded, proudly presenting 21st Night and Soulvibe, also hoped the goverment will keep supporting the music.
Syaharani came representing ESQIEF together with the new drummer. As ESQIEF (Syaharani and the Queenfireworks) are currently in the studio for their new album, they are going to play some of the songs from the soon to be released album. When asked about her decision to move from solo to group, she explained that ESQIEF is an open group like Simply Red, everyone can go in and out without any restriction. The main personnel of ESQIEF are Syaharani herself, Donny Suhendra and Ahmad Fareed “Didit” Saad. By establishing the band, Syaharani hopes to raise her performance, because she can always keep learning in a band. ESQIEF is the place to grow, she keeps on creating more and more concepts, which allows her to create her own artistic world.
KulKul stated that they would use JGTC as a place to promote their upcoming first album.
The organizers appeared in front and ready to explain something about this year’s 32nd JGTC. The Project Officer: Nachita, Vice PO : Manda and Program Manager: Faris. If some people wonder why they use “Sense of Rejuvenation” as the theme, the answer is this. Rejuvenation means revitalization, and by using this they wish to bring something new, not just following the previous ones. The organizers wished to see how jazz would be in the future, that’s why they invited mostly young musicians for this year’s JGTC.
The 3rd JGTC AWARDS
JGTC Awards were given in 4 categories
Most Dedicated to Jazz Awards is given to a person or institution that contributes a lot to jazz. The winner is KLCBS Radio, a Bandung-based station.
Most Prominent to Jazz Awards is given to outstanding jazz musician and widely respected among jazz lovers. The winner for this year is Jeffrey Tahalele.
The Rising Star Awards is given to young jazz musicians under 30 years that have grown their popularity recently. The winner for this year are Barry Likumahuwa, Irsa Destiwi and Dion.
Lifetime Achievement is given to the musician who has been consistantly playing in jazz for at least 20 years, and the winner is Victor Rompas.
From the entertainment side, the JGTC Awards presented Sketsa, guitarist duo with stunning skill like Depapepe. There were also Indra Aryadi and Friends, with Saad Syah on flute, Demas on drums, Shadu Rasjidi on bass and Yessi Kristianto on keyboards. G/E/T from KlabJazz Bandung were also there to entertain the attendance.
Now check out the next JGTC pre-event schedule:
JGTC Roadshow:
Jogjakarta:
UGM (Gadjah Mada University) featuring 21st Night, Endah n Rhesa, Jazz on the Street and ESB (Economic Society Band UGM), November 11, 2009, 2 PM – 5 PM
Bandung:
ITB (Bandung Technology Institute) featuring Syaharani, Sketsa, Indra Aryadi and Friends, ITJazz, ApresITB. November 18, 2009, 4 PM – 9 PM
Jakarta:
Margo City, Depok. Featuring Margo Friday Jazz, Komunitas Jazz Kemayoran (KJK), Likumahuwa Brothers, Soulvibe and 21st Night
All Free of Charge
Jazz Clinic
“Feel The Rhythm and Get The Groove”
Clinicians: Oele Pattiselano on guitar, Barry Likumahuwa on bass, Riza Arshad on keyboard and Sandy Winarta on drums
Pisa Cafe Mahakam, Jakarta, November 21, 2009, 11 AM – 5 PM
Tickets : Early Bird IDR 35.000.
H-2 IDR 45.000
Jazz Competition:
Judges: Oele Pattiselano, Barry Likumahuwa, Frans Sartono
And also the brand new Children Workshop
Check out the complete schedule here.
The main event, 32nd JGTC will be held at:
Date: Sunday, November 29, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM – 00:00 PM
Location: Campus grounds, Faculty of Economics University of Indonesia (Depok), Jakarta
For more infos and updates, log on to JAZZ GOES TO CAMPUS OFFICIAL WEBSITE
The countdown is on! Make sure you’re a part of this event! Stay tune for more updates at Jazzuality.com.
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Reporter: Novan Yahya Renatal
Photographer: Bayu P Warjiyo
Editor: Riandy Kurniawan
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