More Alive Than Ever

Saxophonists Jeff Kashiwa (left), Kim Waters, Michael Paulo (right) join forces in SAXPACK last Friday night, the opening night of the Java Jazz festival.

Young and Old

Senior jazz pianist Bubi Chen (left) accompanies young jazz singer Andien at the close of Java Jazz at JI Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta, on Sunday night. Tens of thousands of people attended the sixth Java Jazz festival.

Ready to Jazz Up The City

Ron King Big Band plays during a reception at the US ambassador’s residence in Jakarta. About 1,300 international and domestic singers and musicians will perform at the festival.

Let Us In

Disgruntled Java Jazz Fertival goers protest at the event’s premises as they cannot enter one of the stages while President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono prepares to watch legendary best-selling singer-song writer Diane Warren’s performance.

It Feels Good

New Blueberry owner, guitarist Paul Huisman tries out his “new baby”, a Grand Concert Blueberry handmade in Bali, with luthier and master carver, Wayan Tuges, listening for true tone.

The A to Z of Jazz

Jason Mraz (with guitar) and his band play at the festival last year.

Attracting the Others

Grammy award singer Peabo Bryson performs at the 2009 Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta. Besides jazz artists, top pop singers were also invited to perform at the music show.

Finally Recognized

Dira J. Sugandi, a Bandung-based jazz chanteuse who shot to fame last year after performing with American Grammy winning pop singer Jason Mraz, takes the stage by storm with Dwiki Dharmawan (left) and Barry Likumahuwa (right) in the background.