30 Apr - 5 May 2013: World Youth Jazz Fest

WORLD YOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL 2013 - KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

The World Youth Jazz Festival (WYJF) is the world's only jazz festival that focuses on young musicians with great achievements. The only one of its kind, the festival had its inaugural concert in 2012, where it was held in conjunction with the event "Himpunan Jutaan Belia" in Putrajaya, in co-operation with the Ministry of Youth & Sports and Jazz Community Malaysia (JazzCOMM). Basically we are a free festival featuring some of the best and youngest names in the jazz world - all for our fellow Malaysians to enjoy and appreciate without any of the social circles or hierachy that many people associate with jazz music - "merakyatkan jazz" is our goal and to bring it to the masses! This is a link to The Star which featured us a few days back; http://ecentral.my/news/story.asp?file=/2013/4/26/soundnstage/13010001&sec=soundnstage

The purpose of the festival is not only to promote jazz for all, but also to give the youth of the world the chance to showcase their jazz talents and to also integrate, collaborate, interact and network between themselves and established jazz musicians from all over the world not only amongst jazz lovers but with other lovers of other genres of music, towards world peace and harmony. As such, this is a free concert with no tickets or passes required for purchase and is sponsored by the Kementerian Penerangan, Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan (KPKK), Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS), and TM.

Prior to the grand Festival, held this year in Kodmpleks Kraftangan, Jalan Conlay, the WYJF will be building up heat by organizing mini-events throughout Kuala Lumpur, beginning on April 30th, with the Festival beginning on the 3rd of May to 5th of May, and further post-festival events on the 6th of May, 2013. The schedule will be as follows;

Tuesday, 30 April 2013 (in conjunction with International Jazz Day)

8.30pm – 9.30pm@ No Black Tie, 17, Jalan Mesui Off Jalan Nagasari, 50200, Kuala Lumpur,

Workshop on how to conduct a sound check for a jazz concert

10.00pm – Midnight@ No Black Tie: Performance and jam session by selected artistes

Wednesday, 1 May 2013

9.45pm – Midnight@ No Black Tie: Performance by WYJF 2013 Artiste, Nina Van Horn.

Thursday, 2 May 2013

9.45pm – Midnight@ No Black Tie: Performance by WYJF Artiste, Heidi Mark (Backed by Fieldplayers).

Friday, 3 May 2013 (Concert Night 1)

6.30pm – 10.45pm@ Auditorium, Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur, Seksyen 63, Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

                               World Youth Jazz Festival Night 1

11.45pm – Late@ No Black Tie: Jam session by WYJF 2013 Artistes. Performer to be confirmed.

After the completion of the festival for the day, available artistes from WYJF 2013 and other musicians will proceed to NBT for a jam session.

Saturday, 4 May 2013 (Concert Night 2)

6.30pm – 10.45pm@ Auditorium, Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur, Seksyen 63, Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

                               World Youth Jazz Festival Night 2

11.45pm – Late@ No Black TieJam session by WYJF 2013 Artistes. Performer to be confirmed.

After the completion of the festival for the day, available artistes from WYJF 2013 and other musicians will proceed to NBT for a jam session.

Sunday, 5 May 2013 (Concert Night 3)

6.30pm – 10.45pm@ Auditorium, Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur, Seksyen 63, Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

                               World Youth Jazz Festival Night 3 & Grand Jam Session Closing Gala

11.45pm – Late@ The AmphitheaterJam session by WYJF 2013 all WYJF 2013 performers.

At the end of the festival on the final night, available artistes from WYJF 2013 and other musicians will jam at The Amphitheater.

Monday, 6 May 2013 2013

6.30pm – 7.00pm@ ICOM (International College Of Music), Lot 126, Section 85A, Lorong Setapak, Jalan Pahang, 53000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Workshop by WYJF 2013 Artiste, Nina Van Horn.

7.30pm – 9.00pm@ ICOM: Performance by WYJF 2013 Artiste, Nina Van Horn.

9.45pm – Midnight@ No Black Tie: Performance by WYJF 2013 Artiste, Ralyzz Dig.

The full schedule listing is available at the official website: http://www.worldyouthjazzfest.com.

Contact Details:

Eizaz Azhar

WORLD YOUTH FESTIVALS MANAGEMENT SDN. BHD. (984688k)

103, Pesiaran Desa Ampang 4,

Taman Sri Ampang,

68000 Ampang,

Selangor Darul Ehsan,

MALAYSIA

Tel: +60173616565, +60193634033 

Fax: +60321423559, +60342928529

Email: info@worldyouthjazzfest.com

30 Apr: International Jazz Day (KL)

Simone daughter of legendary Nina Simone performs at the KLIJF International Jazz Day

CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY ON 30 APRIL IN KUALA LUMPUR!

1) Master Class
2) Free Concert @ Experimental Theatre, Universiti Malaya
3) Concert @ Dewan Tun Chansellor, Universiti Malaya

The KLIJF International Jazz Day Concert and celebration at the University of Malaya on the 30th of April 2013 will feature an amazing line-up of international and local artistes. 

Confirmed Artistes for the KLIJF International Jazz Day Concert on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 are:

• Simone
• Nicole Henry
• Roger Biwandu Quartet
• French Sumo
• David Helbock
• Patrick Terbrack Quartet
• UM Big Band
• John Thomas Trio
• KL Jazz Project
• Lokman Aslam
• Dzamira Dzafri

Patron
The Patron of KLIJF 2013 is Yang Berbahagia Datuk  Ahmad Phesal Talib,  the Honourable Mayor of Kuala Lumpur.

Artistes

Simone is her own woman, a singer, songwriter and performer whose ability to transcend genres echoes the tradition of her mother, musical icon and pioneer Nina Simone. Blessed with a rich vocal range, an innate skill for lyrical interpretation and a soul-deep understanding of music as a means of healing...

Since Nicole Henry's debut in 2004, she has captivated audiences while establishing herself as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists. Her expressive, soulful voice and uplifting energy has earned her three top 10 albums along with international accolades from Moscow to Madrid...

Born in a cab in Bordeaux on December 25 1972, with roots in Zaire (now named Democratic Republic of Congo), Roger “Kemp” Biwandu fell in love with drumming at the end of the 70′s. He was influenced by bands such as the Police and the Californian band Toto...  

The French Sumo was created on a Hong Kong seaside in 1996 by the traditional basic band rhythm section: YVES SCOTTO, keyboards, Sideman for a while, for numerous artist like TANGORA or LAVELLE, he founded this trio to promote a quality repertoire to a larger public, and also being able to propose a solid rhythm ...

Program 30 April 2013

Master Class
Location: Classroom, Universiti Malaya
Free entry upon registration: charles [at] klinternationaljazz.com

AM
10.30-11.30   David Helbock (Piano)

PM
12.15-1.30    Roger Biwandu, John Thomas & Bernard Cesari (Drums)

2.00-3.00    French Sumo (Latin Trio) 

KLIJF International Jazz Day Concert
Location: Experimental Theatre, Universiti Malaya
Free entry

PM
2.00    UM Big Band
2.45    Lokman Aslam
3.30    Dzamira Dzafri
4.10    John Thomas Trio

KLIJF International Jazz Day Concert
Location: Dewan Tun Chansellor, Universiti Malaya
Buy tickets online or purchase from DoPPel Kafe: +6017 623 0288 or email us: openmickl [at] gmail.com

PM
3.00    David Helbock  Solo Piano
4.00    David Helbock Trio
4.50    French Sumo
6.00    Patrick Terbrack Quartet
8.00    KL Jazz Project
8.45    Nicole
10.00    Roger Biwandu
11.15    Simone

More about the festival: www.klinternationaljazz.com.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY

In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. International Jazz Day is chaired and led by Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General, and legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, who serves as a UNESCO Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue and Chairman of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. The Institute is the lead nonprofit organization charged with planning, promoting and producing this annual celebration, which began in 2012.

"We all want to live in a jazz world where we all work together, improvise together, are not afraid of taking chances and expressing ourselves." Herbie Hancock

International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots, future and impact.

Here are some ideas and resources for exploring jazz on April 30th.

• Play jazz recordings in your classroom. Discuss with your students what they do or don’t like about the music.
• Play video clips of jazz performances.
• Invite a local expert to conduct the listening session or give a talk to your class.
• Schedule a jazz-themed performance or concert by your school band or choir.
• Use one of the many lesson plans available at www.jazzinamerica.org
• Decorate your classroom with jazz posters, or pictures of jazz artists.
• Ask your students to draw or write about how jazz makes them feel or think.
• Have students research the local roots of jazz in your town or city. What made jazz in your city unique?
• Ask your students to interview older relatives about their experiences with jazz. Have students listen to their favorite songs and share the results with the class.
• Have students write a skit or play based on the life of a great jazz musician.
• Encourage students to explore some of the many great jazz websites in the resource list below.

Wanna read more? Check out this link: www.jazzday.com.

How are we involved? Doppelganger KL provides talent booking, artiste liaison and stage management services in support of the KL International Jazz Festival.

VIMA 'Song of the Year' artiste, Bihzhu wins 1-song contract with Sony Malaysia

[[ Picture courtesy bihzhu.com]]

Congratulations to singer songwriter, Bihzhu for picking up the Voize Independent Music Awards 2013 'Song of the Year'! In a press release issued by VIMA, Siva Zaphod Chandran, founder of VIMA and COO of Bite Media said, “...we are super excited to be working with Sony Music Entertainment Malaysia, who have teamed up with us to sign one song deal for the Song Of The Year Category and also to work with us to come up with an 18 track compilation which will feature the best songs of VIMA 2013."

At a recent meeting with Sony Music Malaysia, MD Adrian Lai said, "The Heart Ways is a good song with good production quality,". This same happy song was also selected as the track for Penang Global Tourism's TV advertisement featuring famous shoe couturier, Dato Jimmy Choo. The TVC aired on the Asian Food Channel for 14 weeks from December 2012 onwards in more than 12 countries.

On behalf of FEYST organisers, we wish Bihzhu all the best in her future endeavours! (NB: Bihzhu performed at the 'live recorded' FEYST Acoustic Showcase at No Black Tie in November 2012. The compilation CD will be released mid 2013.)

14-15 Sept 2013: KL International Jazz Festival

Timo Lassy (Finland)

Soil and "Pimp" Sessions (Japan)

Keiko Matsui (Japan)

John Thomas & PhunkMob (Malaysia)

Rhudresh Mahanthappa (India)

14 & 15 September 2013
(new dates)

Also featuring...

YOU?

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KL INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

CREATIVE STAGE - where new talents are unearthed each year!

Booked by us, the Doppelganger KL folks.

KL INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ASEAN STAGE

KL INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL CREATIVE STAGE

Due to the Malaysian general elections, KL International Jazz Fest has been postponed from 27&28 April to 14&15 September 2013. The organisers regret any inconveniences caused and more information is available on their website.

26-29 March 2013: Malaysian Intl Guitar Fest

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Festival Gitar Antarabangsa Malaysia 2013 (MIGFEST) 
Festival Gitar Antarabangsa Malaysia 2013 (MIGFEST) merupakan sebuah festival muzik antarabangsa terbesar di rantau Asia Tenggara. Objektif utama pelaksanaannya adalah untuk membolehkan para peserta berkongsi pengalaman, kepakaran dan pengetahuan gitar daripada pemain gitar tempatan dan antarabangsa seperti Az Samad, Andy Ngew, Faridian Jazz Trio,Hady Afro, Alder Don, Akihiro Tanaka, Adam Del Monte, Huang Chia Wei, Shun Ng, Dan Lavoie, Roger Wang, Grigory Novikov dan banyak lagi. Festival ini akan diadakan pada ketetapan seperti berikut:

Tarikh : 26 - 29 Mac 2013
Masa   : 11.00 pagi - 6 Petang
Tempat : Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur  Seksyen 63, Jalan Conlay 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Laman web: www.migfest.com

Artiste Line-up

Don Alder 
Canada

acoustic guitarist plays with a passion thats rarely seen and is often referred to as the Hendrix of acoustic guitar.
Winner of the Prestige Inernational Fingerstyle Championships 2007 Winfield, Kansas, won North America Guitar Superstar contest in 2010 then Guitar Idol Worldwide held in London UK in 2011. Only guitarist to win all 3 main competitions. http://www.donalder.com/

Roger Wang
Malaysia

Malaysia's top Fingerstyle Player and Composer.
With seven highly acclaimed albums under his belt, Roger Wang is widely regarded as one of Malaysia's most talented and musical solo acoustic guitar player.

Grigory Novikov
Russia

Grand Prize Winner of 5 International Classical
Competitions.

 

And more! Visit the official website for more! 

23 March 2013 - Doppelganger Non-amplified Earth Hour Mini Concert @ Earth Camp Gopeng

Every little bit counts! Do your part for the environment!

 

Celebrating its 10th year as a pioneer of whitewater rafting in Gopeng, Perak,

Nomad Adventure together with its partners are organizing an awareness and fund raising event: Earth hour@ Earth Camp

featuring

JOHN HAGEDORN DRUM CIRCLE 

DZAMIRA DZAFRI

HANNAH NAWI

JASMINE LOW

  

Sultry smooth vocals of Dzamira Dzafri

 

Where and when?

Date: 23rd March 2013
Time: 2pm - 10pm (Non-amplified mini concert is from 8pm-10pm)
Venue: Nomad Adventure's Earth Camp, Kampung Chulek, Gopeng.

Accommodation available at Earth Camp if you wish to stay overnight.

Want to get involved?
We INVITE YOU to join us in this fundraising event! Participate, Pledge or Pass-the-word to your friends so we can create more awareness about how we can each contribute to a greener environment!

Want to perform?
Email us at openmickl@gmail.com for details. We welcome musicians and spoken word acts from all walks of life! Just remember... it's a non-amplified show!

More details here: www.nomadadventure.com

[Doppelganger Music World: News] Where to go for open mics in KL?

 

Jan 2013

LATEST NEWS!

DoPPel Kafe @ Central Market Annexe is now closed while the management finds a new place to call home! So bear with us :) We thank you all for your support and love for our CM venue during our stay there from Nov 2011 - Jan 2013. DoPPel Kafe is a 'pop-up cafe' concept and believes that constant movement is good to keep perspectives fresh and alive!

GIG UPDATES

You're dying to gig and not sure where to go? Well, Doppelganger Open Mic is on a short break right now but there are lots of other shows going on. Try the following gigs:

Organiser: Az Samad
Venue: The Venue @ Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
When? Monthly Mondays
www.azsamad.com/openmic

Organiser: Kevin
Venue: The Warehouse @ 198 Jln Tun H.S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur
When? Check website

Organiser: Darren / An Honest Mistake Records
Venue: Paradox Cafe @ The Oasis, Bandar Utama
When? Check website






Music events at these venues: 
No Black Tie (KL)
The Bee (PJ & Mont Kiara)
The Venue (KL)
Rockafellas Bar (PJ)

Music listings:
Time Out KL
Time Out Penang
ROTTW

 Happy giggin'!