the jazz scenario in kota kinabalu is still limited to a very minute group of jazz-lovers but most of the people around does not mind any music as long as it's goodSomething that I've always wanted to do, and finally given a chance at it, was to attend a Jazz Appreciation Concert. I have had many opportunities before, I mean, it happened right under my nose a couple of times while I was still studying, but never got the money for it.
the appetizer for the night was presented by a local group from SIA. they were quite good, really..It was a fine show, well, Jazz can't really go wrong (my biased opinion) and I enjoyed myself tremendously that night. The concert started on time, the bands were great, but I feel that KK people still has a long way to go in Jazz appreciation.
More than a Jazz Appreciation night, it was really a night for the upper middle and upper class people to come out, put on skimpy dresses and thick make-up, hit a few beers, meet influential people... and make a lot of noise through-out the show.
In more than one occasion I was really tempted to shush some people and ask them to shut-up.
There is a plan to make this a yearly event. Well, yea, I'd like that.
this group played a fusion of east and west, the usual jazz instruments and erhu - the result, splendid
another of those local bands
double take - mia palencia and roger wang... i took pride in telling that roger actually strung my guitar when i bought it from his shop some years back
and of course, the highlight of the night was a photo session with my favourite local jazz duo (Sandra, Mia, Roger and myself)
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yeah thanks for the comment!
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