TOMORROW’S SPECIAL!

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Fresh, hot from the ovens of Blu Jaz – we have NEWS!
1) Wicked Aura (YES! The ENTIRE group) will be performing @ Blu Jaz Cafe on NYE - so catch Budi and the rest of the good looking, energetic lads from 9pm onwards. And DJ Kru-M will continue with the mood with great thumpin’ music in between sets

2) YOU CAN USE YOUR TICKETS TO REDEEM FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTARY HOUSE POUR (or soft drinks/juices) at any of our levels! A shorter wait! YAY!

3) And our schedule is OUT!

2nd Floor:
8-10pm: Bedsty Music Good Times Mix)
10pm: DJ Tyler Made (Funk/Hip Hop)
11.30pm: DJ J-Stylez (Funk/Hip Hop)
1am: DJ Syafii (Hip Hop/Dubstep)
2am: DJ Nez + MC Roz (Dubstep/DnB)
3am: DJ Kiat (DnB and everything else)

3rd Floor Live:
9pm: The Sally’s (Ska/Funk)
11pm: Sixx (Funk/Hip Hop) (http://www.myspace.com/ilovesixx)
1.30am: Ze! (Electropop) (http://ze.com.my/music-videos/)
2am: Sonofa (Dance) (http://www.sonofa-online.com)
3am: Kill The Tempo (House)

So – come on down and if you don’t already have tickets – we WILL be selling it at the door…. – a really good deal for a great bunch of talents!

28th Dec – 2nd Jan

Firstly, we certainly hope you enjoyed your Christmas week as much as we have! And secondly – we are CLOSED on the 1st Jan BUT we ARE OPENED on 2nd Jan (Saturday) as usual! So sleep in on Friday after you join us for GOOD TIMES NYE Party and dance with us on Saturday to kick start the new year!

MONDAY
Join Origins for a night of musical elements of syncopation, improvisation, rhythm, harmony and some personal interpretation! 9pm onwards @ Cafe

WEDNESDAY
It’s the night before the big night so come on down for some groovy Reggae with DJ Divine from 9pm @ Lounge or simply enjoy ambient tunes @ Space

THURSDAY
It’s THE night with Good Times giving you their best, not pulling their punches with the presence of a STELLAR CREW! We invite you to our blow out party with the brightest DJs and musicians on our tiny island, who take us dancing and partying and be merry. GOOD TIMES NYE @ Blu Jaz will be a feast of great music, great fun, great people in a great venue. It’s almost like a house party, but better! We’re pulling out all the stops for this New Years. We’re doing one better than last year, by calling back our favourite DJs and bands over the past year, and inviting fresh exciting ones especially for our celebration.

Come dressed up for the occasion or dressed down and laid back. Its your choice. We just feel its important to usher in the New Year right with your best friends!

Admission (level 1): FREE!
Admission (levels 2 & 3): $15 (with 1 free housepour)
Tickets on sale at Blu Jaz Cafe during opening hours from 1st Dec 2009.

FRIDAY - CLOSED!!!

SATURDAY
And it’s back to AYASCHOOL this Saturday – join this wonderful, talented, kick-a$$ pianist and her friends @ Cafe. From 9:30pm onwards.

Peace out, ya’ll

21st Dec – 26th Dec

Tis the week to share good food and laughter…. actually there is no right time to do that but it certainly seems more manageable now as the world slows down just a little for us to be with friends and family.

MONDAY
Join the Origins tonight for an evening of entertaining, fun loving musicians giving you nothin’ but good ole Jazz. From 9pm onwards @ Cafe

TUESDAY
For some mellow sounds and a smooth glass of Suntory, head on up to SPACE with Charles and the Suitcase. Visiting home from Australia, this band will be giving us a new sound. 8:30pm onwards

WEDNESDAY
If you’re feeling like some ska and rocksteady, the origins of Reggae, head on up to Lounge where DJ Divine gives you some tunes to bob along too. 9pm onwards

THURSDAY
Our doors are opened as usual for business and our staff will be here to greet you with smiles if you’re not spending the day at home. Join us for an intimate evening of good food and drinks @ Lounge or Space but the Jitterbugs Lindy Hoppers will be throwing a 1930s style Christmas Party, complete with outfits. So come on down and jam dance with us!

FRIDAY
Aya is going to be doing a 2 day special and only inviting the players – jazz players… It’s the lovely Maya on vox, Willy on bass and the very talented Mr Mohd Noor on drums. Keys are ruled by Aya, naturally. Tune in at 9:30pm @ Cafe.

Electric Presents for the Soul – thus spoke Chris, Mavis and Zhan… good friends from SMU making Lounge into a night of electronic and uplifting beats.

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SATURDAY
As promised, Aya Encore – but this time with Tony Mac on bass and watch out for those killer improv – when he gets into the mood, his bass churns out them notes like black magic…. Maya on vox, Mudh Noor on drums and Aya on keys. 9:30pm onwards

If you’re feeling the mood for some progressive and minimalist sounds, join Coup for a night of an eclectic range of E-music. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge

Peace out, ya’ll

14th Dec – 19th Dec

It’s getting close to that time of year – you see it all over Orchard Road – the blinky lights celebrating the birth of Christ and, maybe, for the un-religious – a time to count our blessings – of family and friends – keeping it real. No matter how you choose to celebrate (or not) – there is no judgment. We’re just here, with open doors, a few more glasses of yummy beverages and scrumptious dishes….

WEDNESDAY
Grooveworks show their faces for the last time this year so bring down some gingerbread cookies and share them with these talented and dedicated musicians! Greg leads them with plenty of jazz aplomb, throwing in spirit, music, rhythm left right and center. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

Still not budging from that mental beach chair? DJ Divine spins a mean Reggae set on Wednesdays @ Lounge and he beckons all to the couch, head a-nodding and feet a-tapping. 9pm onwards.

THURSDAY
East Coast, West Coast, doesn’t matter what coast cos here in the corner fo Bali lane, we’re giving you the works – Swing Fling, complete with dance enthusiasts, DJ, costumes… if you’re shy, come on down to look for SING and she’ll be pleased to give you a pointer or two. Jitterbugs Swingapore is gearing up for the Christmas Swing on the 24th and we’re pleased to inform that it’s open doors to all. So come on down for a practice session this Thursday to strut and preen on the 24th! 8pm onwards

FRIDAY
It’s Greg’s Quartet courting us with some sweet sax sounds and some awesome improv. An all star jazz crew, if you enjoy the likes of Coltrane, Davis, you shouldn’t miss this Friday. 9:30pm @ Cafe

SATURDAY
Listen to the music of the moment, people, dance and sing. We’re just one big family. Even if it’s not pop we are tuned to, AYASCHOOL promises just that… join us for a night of magic… really. 9:30pm @ Cafe

Santa may only come once a year but the Beatz are there for you every month. This is  THE 09 Christmas Party you do not want to miss. We’ve had a cracking year so as 2009 comes to a close it’s time to dress up like maniacs, let our hair down and strut our stuff.

To get your bits moving Raeburn J will kick off with some great and classic house before Clark starts cranking up the tempo and dropping techno well into the early hours.

Tis the season to be jolly, so coalesce share the Soundscape vibe and get your fancy (dressed) ass on the dancefloor!

Lets party people.

Happy Christmas from 44Beatz and Blu Jaz

9pm onwards @ Lounge

Peace Out, Ya’ll

7th Dec – 12th Dec

And before the party animals rush off to the sands under the moonlit sky, Blu Jaz is excited about our local musicans (imagine aftere all these years and we’re still hopping nuts bout them – tells youse peoples – they are rocking bands) and our guests from abroad!

MONDAY

A huge, giant, big and all other synomyms you can think, group is back. Yes, this IS the first Monday of the month and Omniform rides the chilled waves @ Cafe. From 9pm onwards, you can find people of talent, passion and luurrrvvee for Jazz playing their fingers and hearts out.

Fibelis launches an EP. That’s right – we have an instrumental trio who creates new waves of funk, pop and jazz and walks the walk of creativity TONIGHT with their launch. Originally from LaSalle, they originally covered tunes like Room 335, L.O.V.E and Let’s Get It On…. catch them live tonight from 8pm @ Space onwards – NO COVER CHARGE! YAY!

TUESDAY

All the way from France, we present to you acoustic night with David Lin – yes originally from Taiwan but hey, the boy has it down low in Paris – ze city of rrrrromance and is back in Singapore to woo the .. well, the audience with his cover versions. Expect improv and, of course, talent. 8:30pm onwards @ Cafe.
WEDNESDAY

Let’s roll with them – Grooveworks that is – the 2nd last week of their amazing gig @ Blu Jaz.. take a listen, if you haven’t already or just cos you wanna show them the LURVE…. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

DJ Divine is back after his R&R and takes Lounge to more chilled tropical vibes – never mind the weather, it’s Reggae and you can always groove with it, yes, even from your chair. 9pm onwards @ Lounge
THURSDAY

It’s addictive, it’s great, and it takes two.. to LINDY HOP - swing fling it is, boys and girls! Partner dancing has never been this splendid with music and sometimes fashion straight out from the Great Gatsby… drop in for a taste or dust off those cobwebs and put on them shoes. They be friendly – those folks at Jitterbugs and no they don’t bite.. unless you ask. politely. 8pm onwards @ Cafe

FRIDAY

Let’s welcome ” Where Was Charlie” this Friday- I would like to say it’s his debut but it’s not, so I can’t. Touring a bit and after a 2 yrs absence, he drops by not-so-sunny Singapore with his smooth grooves. Join him and his band of merry making friends for a new take on the ears. Acoustic 1st set followed by the gang – full on 5 pc. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

SATURDAY

The Music Awareness Society is offering FREE music workshops from 12pm – 6pm @ Space. Organised by the Music Lab, they believe that music shouldn’t be deterred by moolah.. so this is an outreach program for those who are curious and strapped for cash. It’s a good thing,  drop on by – no fees – but hey buy the nice teachers a drink, or two.

David Lin returns the week for some acoustic sets from 7pm before AYASCHOOL slides in with some funky tunes.. Expect crazy energy as always and of course, mind blowing music. 9:30pm onwars @ Cafe

That’s all folks – and remember NYE is round the corner and we’re still selling tickets for a steal at SGD 15 … check THIS out!

Peace out, ya’all

NYE with Blu Jaz!

Good Times and Blu Jaz would like to invite you to our blow out NYE party, this 31st December!

Every month we bring you Good Times; an independant party that is hot bed for you to enjoy some of the brightest DJs and musicians on our tiny island, who take us dancing and partying and be merry. GOOD TIMES NYE is no different – well it is actually.

GOOD TIMES NYE @ Blu Jaz will be a feast of great music, great fun, great people in a great venue. Its almost like a house party, but better! We’re pulling out all the stops for this New Years. We’re doing one better than last year, by calling back our favourite DJs and bands over the past year, and inviting fresh exciting ones especially for our celebration.

Come dressed up for the occasion or dressed down and laid back. Its your choice. We just feel its important to usher in the New Year right with your best friends!

The confirmed line up are:
Level 2 DJs: Tyler Made (US), J-Stylez, Syafii, Kiat
Level 3 Bands: The Sally’s, Sixx & Sonofa

Admission (level 1): FREE!
Admission (levels 2 & 3): $15 (with 1 free housepour)
Tickets on sale at Blu Jaz Cafe during opening hours from 1st Dec 2009.

You can order your tickets by contacting Syaheed, 93868584 or email parties@bedsty.com

Here is a video of our Anniversary party early this year.
VIDEO : Good Times 1st Anniversary online now!

30th Nov – 5th Dec

A big howdy doody on this overcast Monday! If your glass is half full, you’d (as I am) be grateful for a chance to be decked up in those autumn and winter wear! A big thanks to Etracx and Trance Republic for some great tracks – with thanks to DJ Forno all the way from KL!  This week, we have artistes who will light up Blu Jaz with a bang, a boom and then some.

WEDNESDAY
Chill with Grooveworks @ Cafe with a glass or two of our special cocktails mixed up from our bar…  The musicians serve us cool sax and intricate rhythms from 9pm onwards.

THURSDAY
Bringing out Ella, Duke, Elliot… the big bands and the glamour of the 30s, it’s Swing Thursday! Jitterbugs Dance School and Blu Jaz presents Lindy Hop night where the dancing shoes are suddenly in abundant – if you’re shy, just approach Sing for that complimentary lesson! She is usually by the DJ conosle. 8pm onwards @ Cafe

FRIDAY
We have some very sexy sounds this Friday with Greg on sax, Rachma on keys, Willy on Bass and Darren Moore on drums – this is a stellar crew with gifts of magical sounds to give. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Good Times rock out with us @ Lounge. Catch them for some superb funk, R&B, hip hop and electronic mixes…. and remember they will clear the dance floor for you signature moves. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge

SATURDAY
It’s a busy night as NUS celebrates the end of their exams with us. From 6:30pm Quasimodo and Like a Band hold court for dinner sessions@ Cafe

And some R&B with jazz mix are in the menu order after 9:30pm @ Cafe. With Fendi on vox, Munir on guitar, Willy on bass and Floods on drums – it’s going to be some sweet sweet sounds.

Synq Crew takes on the decks @ Lounge from 9pm onwards and will deliver right to your feet some wicked electro mixes.

Peace out!

Quasimodo
http://www.myspace.com/quasimodotheband

Like A Band

23rd Nov – 28th Nov

It almost feels like we have autumn in Singapore and it makes al fresco dining a lot more reasonable… One of my favorite months in Singapore, this is the weekend we choose to celebrate with the first ever Trance Party @ Blu Jaz! So read on!

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY
Grooveworks I and II entertain all with their very own brand of jazz with Tuesday on the 3rd Flr @ Space from 9pm onwards and Wednesday on the 1st Flr @ Cafe from 9pm onwards.

DJ Divine rolls in with his very own mixes of Reggae and bring some tropical to this month’s chill @ Lounge from 9pm onwards

THURSDAY
And if you’ve ever felt like trying out Lindy Hop, this is a perfect chance with complimentary class from 8pm onwards by Jitterbugs Dance School while the rest of them put on them swingin’ shoes and just jam away with Sing on the decks, blasting 1930s tunes.

FRIDAY
Fuze Collective make their way back this Friday with Muhd Noor on drums and he’ll bring you in, feet a-stompin’ and hips a-swayin’ when they make some noise. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Pushin’ On delivers as usual with their very own mix of soul and funk @ Lounge from 9:30pm onwards. This is a party not to be missed as you have none of those pretentious posers on the floor – just some very good vibrations, yo.

SATURDAY
We have some gorgeous people in the house! Ayaschool presents Nicole on sax, Bong on bass, Bobby Singh on drums and Aya on keys – this is the grooviest on a sat night. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

This is a night where electronic music fans are in for a treat  – where both Lounge AND Space will be spinning the best sounds yet. COUP will be storming the decks at Blu Jaz yet again, the DJs will be dishing out an eclectic range of the darkest, spaciest tunes, from broken beats to house to psytrance to techno. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge

And now, for the first time in Blu Jaz – we present to you TRAN:CES – a project brought to you by E-Tracx and Trance Republic. A definitive night where old and new friends in progressive and trance music meet. Move to a beat fusing progressive, tech sounds and melodical uplifting trance. Firing up the decks this special night is DJ Fono (KL), Edwin (E-TracX) and Trance Republic DJ’s Brandon and Chris. This is night not to be missed for all trance fans… 9:30pm onwards @ Space

Peace Out!

16th Nov – 20th Nov

Sweet and short and we let the acts speak for themselves. So read it and move!

TUESDAY
We’re called Blu Jaz – and occasionally we do put it up there. Just occasionally. Grooveworks, led by Greg Lyons, delivers jazz of interesting levels. Notes of sweetness. 9pm onwards

WEDNESDAY
And because we can’t get enough of them, Grooveworks II hits us with another attractive dose of a different kind, mellow and lovely. 9pm onwards

THURSDAY
Let’s go a lindy-hopping with the Jitterbugs dancers – for the jubliant sound of the Charleston era. Don’t be shy, they don’t bite. 8pm onwards @ Cafe

FRIDAY
Greg Lyons’ Quartet is back with some snazzy music and going to rock it out all night… well from 9:30pm anyway!

House music you want? House music you will get because Dustpan Recordings is under the our roof to give you the best mixes. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

SATURDAY
Mr Bobby Singh is in DA HOUSE so listen out, ya’ll… so, I got a feeling, it’s going to be a great great night…. 9:30pm onwards

But if you feel that reggae is your thing, Jammin’ is the night to be at – Nomsta is your host DJ for tonight. 9pm onwards

That’s all folks – chill out, party on and peace out!

9th Nov – 14th Nov

We shouldn’t dwell in the past but I have to comment that STICK IT ON was a roaring success – I suppose all of us just want to be DJ SUPERSTARS….. looking forward into the crystal ball, I can promise a slew of new fun things… and hmm this seem to be a weekly event! Heh.

TUESDAY

I’ve gotta a feeling, it’s gonna be a good good night – quoting Black Eyed Peas and it’s true as Grooveworks play their music with some cool jazz from 9pm onwards @ Space

WEDNESDAY

Grooveworks II brings on some familiar jazz tunes as well as some improvised pieces – keep a hear out for Freddi on trombone! 9pm onwards @ Cafe

Feeling like some chair dancing, or in our case, couch dancing? Just don’t step on them if not ‘ma’ will kill us.  I can’t think of anything better than Reggae with DJ Divine! From 9pm @ Lounge

THURSDAY

A noteworthy event with the Music Lab as workshop sponsor and Blu Jaz as venue sponsor. They create a free workshop for those who love music but can’t find the moolah for any lessons. 12pm – 7pm @ Space is the time of the workshop where peeps get their hands on the keyboard, guitar, bass or drum set – so do drop by to satisfy that curiosity.

Jitterbugg-in and hoppin’ and swingin’ are moves we’re puttin’ on Thursday nights! 8pm onwards with Jitterbugs Lindy Hop Dancers – to jam and to give you a FREE lesson! Just ask for Sing! @ Cafe

FRIDAY

Fuze Collective reigns Cafe this night, not by brute force, instead, by sweet seductive notes and some smooth crooning. Join them for some mellow before the pizzazz kicks in. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Blu Jaz Lounge brings 2 exciting acts together on the same night. Presenting the Lion City Orchestra and DJ Andrew McKay!
The Lion City Orchestra is an 8-piece funk & soul band from the creators of Pushin’On, and will be giving folks furious funk and gritty soul! On this night, the LCO will play funk and soul hits from the 60s to the present. They will also perform their unreleased singles such as the soul-stomper “You Ain’t Ready”, the heart-wrenching “Don’t Let a Good Woman Go” and the summertime happy soul of “Until You Say Yes”. And this month’s special is the debut performance of their new single, “Lion’s Walk”  PLUS a funky cover of a Prince tune. Funk & soul music, made in the Lion City.

DJ Andrew Mckay, having played at kick ass events – such as the after party of the Beastie Boy, will bring some sexy deep beats to your event. He brings his Essence party to Blu Jaz Cafe from midnight onwards. He’s got a bag of funk, soul and house that will knock you off your feet. Visit www.myspace.com/essencesingapore for more

SATURDAY

Our favorite Japanese keyboardist has a big secret! AYASCHOOL with DJ Ko Flow, Bobby Singh, Bani and…. it’s superstar secret from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe.

For no apparent reason other than having fun (and that’s reason enough) 44 Beatz will be playing films in your heads at the next Blu Jaz.  Stylish n chic. Thrill in the chase. A very twisted plot line to get your feet tapping n hearts pounding. Working out who did it may not be difficult, but figuring out exactly what it was they did may be. Get set for the premier of a new messing with your minds production. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

It’s the last chance to dance with the boys of Leonie Hill Music Club – a black tie event it is while they croon out, blow out, play out their souls and heart. 10pm onwards @ Space

Peace Out!

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