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Indonesia Jazz Festival is one of the jazz festival in Indonesia. A jazz festival is one of the ways to introduce jazz to the people. The number of jazz fans is smaller compared to the number of fans of other types of music. But in a jazz festival , those who never listen to jazz have a chance to listen to jazz in a merrier way, together with lots of other people. Then, a jazz festival is also a great way to satisfy jazz lovers because they have a chance to watch performances from various performers. Usually, a jazz festival in Indonesia involves both national and international performers. This surely enables jazz lovers to watch their most favorite performers easily and they just need to go to one place.

 

There are many worth to wait jazz festivals in Indonesia and one of them is Java Jazz Festival. This jazz festival is an international event that is held annually. The 2015 festival is the 11^th festival and it will be held on 6, 7 and 8 March 2015 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta. This jazz festival is amongst the most popular jazz festivals in Indonesia not only in term of the performers but also in tem of the audiences. Popular Indonesian jazz bands and renowned artists perform in the festival. According to the official site of the festival, Christina Perri is going to do a show at the festival. If you are a fan of her, you surely should not miss this great chance. When will you be able to see her live performance in Indonesia in near time again if you do not make use of this chance?

 

Then, there is Ngayogjazz Festival, a jazz festival that aims at bringing jazz to local society. There is a strong opinion that jazz is just for wealthy and educated people. Many local and national jazz bands want to break this misunderstanding by performing at a venue that is easy to reach by anyone. This festival is typically to be held every year in November in Yogyakarta. Further, there is also a jazz festival that is originally held by students of the University of Indonesia. If you are a university student who wants to hang out together with your friends watching jazz concert, you can attend Jazz Goes To Campus Universitas Indonesia.

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Java Jazz Festival is a music festival that has become the largest event that held every year in early March. Java Jazz Festival started in 2005 by PT Java Festival Production. This company is an event organizer and promoter that arrange many events such as music festivals, concerts and more events, supported by the government, private companies, and communities. The initiator of Java Jazz Festival is Peter F. Gontha and also her daughter, Dewi Gontha. He motivated and inspired by the vision of many people who want a show with beautiful music.

History of Java Jazz Festival

Java Jazz Festival in 2005 after the tsunami in Aceh and Bali bombings 2. Before the very first event started they have encounter has many obstacles and receive many refusals to hold this event. However, Peter was trying to make the event still rolling according to plan. He has vision that the music is the only international language, that will unite many nations together. In its efforts to convince the world of Jazz musicians, he prepared a variety of strategies.

This event formed because of the demand from the public for jazz music event held in Indonesia. This event has a quality program, can promote Jazz music, creating a cross-cultural peace, and develop the music industry. Java Festival Production is very consistent in maintaining the credibility and confidence of international artists to come to Indonesia and always convince the artists that Indonesia is safe for tourists and visitors, which give them

World Record

After a decade of music complements Indonesia, Java Jazz Festival managed to inspire the kind of musical performances in Indonesia and abroad. Java Jazz is an international festival that brings the world artists to come to Indonesia. With a variety of annual events that have been implemented by JJF, in 2010 JJF get MURI as the “World’s Largest Jazz Festival”. In 2013, JJF managed to make 112 thousand audiences came to watch the event. JJF also awarded the highest charter world record for breaking the world record as the largest jazz festival in the world, invited 1,300 musicians, artists, and bands in 21 stages.

Not only that, JJF has been listed as the grand festival in the world and the largest festival in Southeast Asia. Currently JJF not only as an annual music concerts, but also a part of the tourism program to promote Indonesia to the world, and become the world’s third event that is always awaited by the people through Youtube.

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Indonesia has a lot of composers who created traditional songs back in the days of Indonesia’s independence. One of the famous composers is Ismail Marzuki. Ismail Marzuki, as Indonesian Composer has created various popular national songs. One of popular song that is created by Ismail Marzuki was Rayuan Pulau Kelapa and used as the ending theme broadcast of one of the national TV station. Of some of the songs he created, Ismail Marzuki got the gift of homage to the opening of the Taman Ismail Marzuki. TIM is a cultural center located in Salemba.

Ismail Marzuki’s Biography

Ismail Marzuki was an active and prolific Indonesian Composer. He was born in Jakarta on 11 May, 1914. Ismail Marzuki created songs with lyrics full of national soul, romance, poetry, strong and beautiful melodies. Some of the songs written by Ismail Marzuki have a high value of immortality which was Juwita Malam, Selendang Sutra, Sepasang Mata Bola, and many more. Ismail Marzuki began his career as a composer and produced his first song is “Oh Sarinah”. This song told life conditions of the oppressed towards the nation. He has the ability to find inspiration in composing songs with various themes. He was also known as a musician who completes the history of Indonesian music.

Ismail Marzuki died at age 44 on May 25, 1958. Even though that he has gone, his works will always be in Indonesia’s heart. In 2004, Ismail Marzuki was named as a national hero. Ismail Marzuki also believed to be a large part of Indonesian society as the creator of the song “Halo-Halo Bandung”. This song illustrated the magnitude of the spirit of the people of Bandung in Bandung Lautan Api.

Works of Ismail Marzuki

Ismail Marzuki managed to develop his talent to be succeeded and not become weary in studying knowledge of music. In creating songs, he always noting the rules in the music example melody, rhythm, tempo and adjust the lyric.

In 1931 Ismail Marzuki has created a song called Oh Sarinah made in Dutch. When he was 22 years old he made a masterpiece in the form keroncong entitled Kroncong Serenata. In each of his songs, he is always keen in choosing stories of struggle and life. He always combines romance and patriotic songs. This is one characteristic of the songs of the Indonesian Composer, Ismail Marzuki. He always remembered through the songs that have been created and nationalism in him.

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Indonesian Composer is getting more popular lately. Many composers have been widely recognized worldwide through their masterpieces while many other composers are raising stars in the country. Their existence enable people to enjoy good music. Because the need of good quality music and unlimited resources motivate more and more composers to create an artwork. Today, everyone should not have any difficulty to listen to music of Java, music of Bali and music of other areas in Indonesia. This condition enables people to easily know the type of music in a certain area and to understand that Indonesia has lots of music variations.

 

Amongst the many names of Indonesian arranger, there are 2 Indonesian composers we’d like to write for the article.. These two composers have set up their name both in national and international stages. The first composer is TP. He is a composer of instrumental and vocal works. He combines traditional elements of Indonesia with international resources, resulting in totally unique music. His passion to music has been shown since he was a child. Many competitions he has entered in which the experiences enrich his composing skills and knowledge. He has performed many times in Indonesia and oversees, making his name popular not only in Indonesia but also in other countries. He has been working with many well known film makers, choreographers, poets and artists to create unmatched works. He does not only collaborate with Indonesians but also with Americans. He has done numerous collaborations in which all show the talents and capability in composing beautiful music.  He is now working on various projects and still gives his best efforts.

 

Then, the second renowned composer is MA. He is a composer from Indonesia that now becomes a resident in both Indonesia and Japan. Until today, he has performed in Indonesia, Asia and elsewhere. Basically, he deals with orchestral, vocal, choral, multimedia works and choral. His skills and knowledge about composing is obtained while he was studying at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts in Yogyakarta. During his study, he practiced to compose various kinds of music. After he has finished his study, he becomes more active. He joins many competitions and receives many interesting prizes.  One of his masterpieces in orchestra is Symphony No. 1 in 1992. This masterpiece combines several Indonesian instruments. Therefore, if you love Indonesian music and want to know more about it, you need to know popular composers of Orchestra Indonesia.

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Born in Jakarta on August 24th 1980, the composer who graduated from Berklee is the next big thing in Indonesia. Ricky Lionardi, is a composer, arranger, music producer, film composer, jingle writer and also an orchestrator. Has been involved in many jazz music events in Indonesia and composed for many movies, he is now begin to attract people’s attention

But, we also know many senior  and well-known composers such as Addie MS, Erwin Gutawa and Andi Riantor in Indonesia music industry. Undoubtedly, they are the history makers for the orchestra in Indonesia.

Addie MS, was born in Jakarta on 7th October 1959. Addie Muljadi Sumaatmadja, or commonly known as Addie MS is also pianist, Indonesian arranger, and also music producer.

His early career in Indonesia as Indonesian arranger was started on 1979, where he worked as producer or arranger for some Indonesian singers such as Vina Panduwinata, Utha Likumahuwa, and Krisdayanti. He also ever became a producer of American musician, Suzanne Ciani. A lot of awards came to his hand because of his work, such award like Golden Trophy of BASF Awards came to his hand because of some works that he did with several artists. He also ever nominated in the annual Grammy Awards 38th as the Best New Age Album Category.

Twilite Orchestra

On 1991, Addie worked with Oddie Agam and Usmansjah Bakrie to form Twilite Orchestra. Twilite Orchestra is the group of orchestrator Indonesia that not just played classical music but also film musical, drama musical, pop, and some traditional music that they arranged symphonically. This group of talented conductor Indonesia had its biggest success when they held the concert of David Foster in 1992. A lot of successful concert and event were held since that day.

After he married Memes in 1978 and had two children named Tristan Juliano and Kevin Aprilio, his son Kevin seems had the interest of following his father footsteps. Later on, Kevin formed a band named Vierra which played pop music and had a great success until now. Kevin also started to become a producer by forming a girl band namely Princess. Addie continues to guide his son with all his experiences and skills.