Another Jazz Festival in Malaysia, this time around the JB Jazz Fest 2015 or Johor Bahru Jazz Festival 2015 is set to take place from 26 to 28 February and 1st March at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Johor Bahru.
Jazz lovers in the south should be smiling as this inaugural jazz event here promises a show to remember with world-class acts like Sadao Watanabe performing.
Johor Bahru Jazz Festival
Jazz lovers in the south should be smiling as this inaugural jazz event here promises a show to remember with world-class acts like Sadao Watanabe performing.
Johor Bahru Jazz Festival
Brought to you by the Johor Society for the Performing Arts (JSPA) who has eleven years of the JB Arts Festival organization experience and now proud to bring you the JBJF 2015 for Jazz fans in the region.
The JB Jazz Fest 2015 is also the first of five festivals included under the 12th JB Arts Festival 2015, which is featured in the calendar for Malaysia Tourism's MyFest 2015 as an official event in the state of Johor.
The JB Jazz Fest 2015 is also the first of five festivals included under the 12th JB Arts Festival 2015, which is featured in the calendar for Malaysia Tourism's MyFest 2015 as an official event in the state of Johor.
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| Sadao Watanabe, one of the world-class jazz performers at the JB Jazz Fest |
JB Jazz Fest 2015 Performers
As this is the inaugural, it is only right to start the year with a bang, therefore, the artist and performer lineup for the JB Jazz Fest consists of no other than;
- Sadao Watanabe (Japan)
- Mezzotono (Italy)
- Steve Thornton and Afro Asia with Razak Rahman (Malaysia)
- Jeremy Monteiro and Alberto Marsico with the Jazz Blues Brothers (Singapore)
- David Gomes Jazz Ensemble with Junji Delfino (Malaysia)
- Xiong Quintet (Malaysia)
- Rustika Quartet (Malaysia)
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| David Gomes performs with Junji Delfino |
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| Singapore's Jeremy Monterio to perform at JB Jazz Fest |
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| Mezzotone to perform at JB Jazz |
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| The legendary Razak Rahman |
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| RustiKa Quarter |
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| Steve Thornton |
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| JB Jazz Fest Itinerary and Performing Time |
JB Jazz Fest 2015 Tickets
Tickets for the JB Jazz Festival can be bought from the TicketPro website or for those wanting to buy them in JB, you can visit the JBPAC office at Danga City Mall.
Note that there are pre-sale tickets on sale now and at a slightly cheaper price. Tickets will also be on sale at the door during the festival days.
Note that there are pre-sale tickets on sale now and at a slightly cheaper price. Tickets will also be on sale at the door during the festival days.
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| JB Jazz Fest Stage Layout |
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| Johor Jazz Festival 2015 |
JB Jazz Festival Information
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Johor Bahru
Date: 26-28 February & 1st March 2015
Time:7.30 PM onwards
Tickets: From RM138 to RM388
Conclusion
Conclusion
While it is Malaysia Year of Festivals 2015, this event fits in perfectly and the month does not clash with other Jazz Festivals in Malaysia making it convenient for jazz lovers to travel around Malaysia throughout the year.
The country is now picking up on various music festivals and Jazz is one of the fast-growing genres here.
The next big jazz festival is also the Borneo Jazz Festival which takes place from 8 to 9 May in Miri, Sarawak followed by the Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 in August.
There is also the Penang Island Jazz Festival 2015 which is slated for the end of the year. However, it will be quite interesting to attend this in Johor Bahru as it is the first time that the state is hosting the JB Jazz Fest 2015.