29th June – 4th July

It’s a party…. what is? WE are! It’s a drinks party, a dinner party, a party just for you and your friends. This week @ Blu Jaz:

Monday

The last evening the talented Quinzy Band is playing in Singapore… all the way from Canada, catch their original songs performed by 4 very very accomplished young gents. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

Tuesday and Wednesday

Faithfully and surely, we’re wooed by the interesting sounds of jazz by Grooveworks. Led by Greg Lyons, he brings his students (all professional musicians in other genres of music) to new heights. 9pm onwards. Tues @ Space, Wed @ Cafe

Thursday

Swing Fling! Dance Dance Dance! but it’s not the revolution.. it’s better and more fun, a night of Lindy Hop brought to you by Jitterbugs. 7:30pm onwards for free lesson and jam away with us from 8:30pm onwards

Friday

Greg Lyons and his crew are in DA HOUSE. you hear? The haunting notes from his sax coupled by the whimsical rhythms of the percussion make friday nigths @ Blu Jaz just right. 9:30pm @ Cafe

It IS the first Friday of the month and this means that Good Times RULE Lounge… The night will feature a progressive mix of old school hiphop, breaks, electro, minimal, house, dubstep, dnb and jungle provided by your favorite DJs…

They be clearing the floor for you to bust your signature moves. 9pm @ Lounge

Featuring: DJ Rough, DJ Ash and DJ Fats

And we see the return of the amazing duo: Muhd Noor and Shawn Letts – between the 2 of them, they cover more then half dozen instruments to bring some sweeet sounds to SPACE. A huge influence from Africa, Latin America and even the Middle East, they bring the world sounds to our top floor. From 9:30pm onwards.

Saturday

dum dum dum dum… drumroll pleaseeeeeee – AYASCHOOL presents.. a night of mayhem with Ms Sekine on keyboard, driving her group and audience to frenzy over her cool music with more than a dose of passion. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

And serving a different music fare @ Lounge is RiceMagnet – all the way from Hong Kong and Taipei – it’s all about folk rock. Crossing continents, the band’s sound has been accordingly influenced by a range of alternative/indie/rock artists, with the resulting sound a blend of Red Hot Chili Peppers meets Wu Bai & China Blue.

RICEMAGNET consists of Yi-Ching Chung on guitar and lead vocals and David Ma on guitar, bass and vocals, both of whom have extensive performing experience.

The band has performed in a number of established indie music venues in both Taipei and Hong Kong, including The UnderWorld, The Living Room and The Riverside in Taipei, and the Fringe Club, The Wanch, The Cavern, Peel Fresco Music Lounge, joyce is not here, MegaBox, TST Gateway and Le Rideau in Hong Kong. 9:30pm @ Lounge

Peace Out, y’all

the 7th month

It has been a changing and interesting journey for Blu Jaz with the Space hosting some

of the more underground parties – women’s nights, darkwave – welcoming goths and S&M affionados, our loyal thai guests with thier enthusiastic bands and some cool bands from around the world. Lounge sees more DJs of various music genres – ranging from, soul, funk, jazz, hip hop, r&b, house, progressive electronic and some indie rock/pop.

We have very lovely things this month (just like previous months) but it seems fuller than usual. First up, taking a break from belly dancing on Fridays, we have percussionist extraodinaire: Muhd Noor and talented Mr Shawn Letts on vocals/keyboards and whanots @ Space on 3rd, 24th and 31st July… It’s world music with jazz influence meaning that we’re going to hear some beautiful sounds

And for ONE night only, all the way from Hong Kong, we present: RiceMagnet – a folk rock group to entertain us on 4th July @ Lounge

Apart from our BRILLIANT resident bands and DJs, youse and youse should make it down for our Electronica Night with COUP DJs ( all them 10 with lounge like stuff to progressive dance tunes) on 10th july – spanning both Lounge and Space.

For a cultural shake up, join our Thai friends with their amateur live band on 17th July @ Space

And I’m particularly excited about Alternate Retro Night, with Brandon P (of velvet fame) helming DJ consol with 2 other friends (brought to you by Knight Runners) on the 18th July @ Lounge – forget Bananaramas and the likes but look forward to The Cure, the Doors, the Killers and such other past jingles.

We just about round up the month with REGGAE @ lounge with DJ Nomsta and guest on the 24th – so come with dreads and chill with a pint or two.

The Observatory launch their album at blu jaz on 25th  and we’re jumpin’ happy beans about it. more details to come. Where? Space!

Mutant Dub comes back with more mind blowin’ sounds on the 25th .. but this is not to say that our resident music makers are to be missed:  Good Times on 3rd July, 44Beats on 11th July, Dustpan Recordings on 17th July, Hafla (belly dance party!) on the 18th July and of course, Pushin’ On on the 31st July.

22nd June – 27th June

alright kiddos, it’s nearing the end of the month and that means PAYDAY for most of us and I’d like to help you celebrate (make that pocket JUST a little lighter – but I swear you’ll thank me for it) Blu Jaz has a bunch of new beer and cocktails for your tastebuds and you should aks our service staff for the specials

MONDAY
And since it’s almost knock off time for us – I can’t RAVE enough about Quinzy from Canada – charismatic young band playing only originals – a real honest to goodness independent band of rock and golden voice.. watch for the drummer – he might belly dance yet! 9pm onwards @ Cafe

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
I’ve said it countless times and I will say it again, join us for an evening of great energy and sporting musicians while these pros )from the other genres) try their hands at Jazz under the wonderful tutelage of Greg Lyons – known as…. GROOVEWORKS. 9pm onwards (3rd flr on Tues and 1st Flr on Wed)

THURSDAY
Time to put on them dancing shoes and let our hair go wild, well at least our inhibitions fly out the window….. Swing Fling is here again with Teacherbugs giving free Lindy Hop lessons from 7:30pm onwards @ Cafe. Music goes from jazz, a lil funk and definitely Charleston from 8pm onwards to try your hand at Lindy Hop. Don’t be shy, ask for a dance! @ Cafe

FRIDAY
It’s a spanking new line up with Willy on bass, , Nicky Dufell (can someone say: hot!) on Sax, Mei Mei Sheum on keys and Bobby Singh on Drums. Pocket Sessons is their name and music is their game. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. Come.

Pushin’on is in DA HOUSE for the last Friday of the month with their usual good feel energy and vibrant tues. Funk, soul, jazz – you name it, they play it. Groove on. We love ya! 9pm onwards @ Lounge.

The all new duo – Muhd Noor and Sean takes Space for the next couple of Fridays ith their World Music inspired tunes… guranteed to give a new twist, they’ll work magic on you – 9pm onwards @ Space

SATURDAY
Aya rhymes with YEAH and WOAH! She is back with Ayaschool and a bunch of kool katz as playmates to give us some kick-ass sounds. Lauren Munguia on vox/flutes, Mario Lopez on bass and Muhd Noor on drums. We need no more convincing. IT’s Ayaschool! 9:30pm onwards

Peace out!

15th June – 20th June

A wise one said – if your work is fun then work your life away. I’ve, since relegated him to the other category : the un-wise. We have some fun times for you and ‘forget pills’ coming in liquid form by the names of San Miguel, Erdinger, Tiger and such.

MONDAY

If you’re feeling the work week blues, come down and join the Quinzy Band tonight for some good ole fashion music – fresh from rock/pop radios and such. While this Canadian band is in Singapore, they’ll be play @ Blu Jaz on Mondays to help rock the blues away. Commencing from 9pm @ Cafe

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY

let’s all say it… GRRRRRROVEWORKS baby! it’s jazz in the house with Greg Lyon’s and friends – a band of enthusiastic musicians experimenting with jazz. 9pm onwards @ Space on Tuesday and @ Cafe on Wednesday

THURSDAY

Grab your flirty skirt or your 1920s suspenders! We’re going swinging! A swing fling that is, an evening of Lindy Hop – a dance filled with laughter and fun…. free class awaits you at 7:30pm by the Teacherbugs of Jitterbugs! @ Cafe.

FRIDAY

Greg Lyon’s Quartet returns to Cafe (1st Flr) with some favorites and even more experimental sounds, so come along, have a sit – better yet – order your favorite poison- and tap along. 9:30pm onwards

They heeded our call of return so Dustpan Recordings take the decks @ Lounge (2nd Flr) this Friday with their uptempo house mix. Featuring Kane Ian, William aka Mr Pirated, Kane Juan, Todd Omotani, Ming Knackle 9pm to 3am

Angelina graces Space with her hypnotic hip-shakin’ movements from 9pm for a Middle Eastern flava. Quinzy comes back with us from 11pm onwards with some wicked fast tracks to keep the party going.

SATURDAY

Ayaschool is on with some class and some cool -  Eddie Jansen on bass, Tan Boon Gee ( i heard he is a genius) on percussion with Alemay Fernandez on vox. A little bird told me that a super secret guest will be ushered up on stage and this super secret guest has a voice that would charm the knickers off my granny. “Nuff said – you should hear this, in person. 9:30pm @ Cafe

And for those party goers, KoFlow and friends show off their mastery of all things funky with the after Skateboard Party – this is the night to move those butt and show off those lightin’ steps. 10pm onwards @ Lounge.

Peace Out

8th June – 13th June

UPDATE!

Sat – LOUNGE - 2nd flr!
1306 and 44 Beatz is back for another monthly soiree at Blu Jaz down on Bali Lane. June’s gig finds them on the 2nd Floor with a spruced up sound system and a big bag of tunes. Get set for another eclectic set from Raeburn J as he takes control at 9pm and spins an uplifting, soul fueled mix of Acid Jazz and electronica.

Clark takes to the decks around 11pm for a few hours, moving us into deeper, hi-tech and experimental territory whilst keeping with that new jazz vibe.

Late on Music Makers play back to back n finish the night off with whatever feels right and fits your mood. Could be techno , could be electro or breaks. Last month it was drum n bass and that was fun!

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We have a ton of visitors dropping by and we’re jumping jelly beans all about them! We had Quinzy Band from Canada on Monday and we’re sure to see more of them soon @ Blu Jaz while they’re in Singapore and our neighbours from the Philippines – Mike’s Apartment – will be hanging loose @ Space this Saturday. A little slip of information for the next week – David Ma and friends from Hong Kong will be jazzing up our spot next week!

So here is the rundown, kiddies!

Tues and Wed – Grooveworks take their spot @ Space on Tues from 9pm onwards with some more smooth grooves (geddit?) and we juggle things up a little and have them trasversing to Cafe on Wed from 9pm onwards with a different set of jazz sets.

Thursday – Swing Fling greets us at the doors of Cafe from 7:30pm onwards with free lindy hop lesson from the teacherbugs of Jitterbugs. So if you’re looking for an excuse to try a new dance, look no further. We start jammin’ from 8:30pm onwards

Friday – A new band combi beckons you with fast fingers Md Noor on percussion, Munir on bass and Fendi on vox. This is a trio not just to watch but to smooze and jive with. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Saturday – We, of course, by tradition, end the week with some LOCO locals, namely, Ayaschool @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards. This week sees Lauren Munguia on flute/vocal,  Robert Nalin on drums and Aya on keys.

And our touring friends from Philippines, bring us some new funk/soul sounds – featuring Mike’s Apartment @ Space (from 10pm onwards)

Saturday – We, of course, by tradition, end the week with some LOCO locals, namely  Ayaschool @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards. This week sees Lauren Munguia on flute/vocal,  Robert Nalin on drums and Aya on keys.

And our touring friends from Philippines, bring us some new funk/soul sounds – featuring Mike’s Apartment @ Space (from 10pm onwards)

1st June – 6th June

The month of June has spelled something special to all of us at one point of time. The time of school closures, late mornings, staring at clouds roll by till the stomach rumbles for the want of food. We offer you to rest in our cafe, a reprieve of endless work calls, the bustle of the paperwork and computers whirring – a lunch menu either outside on patio to see clouds rolling or the cooler interior of our cafe.

MONDAY

Commencing with tonight, we start the ball rolling with OMNIFORM- a marvelous 13 piece jazz band to up your energy and chase the unwanted blues away. We promise you a night of smiles and laughter, leaving Tuesday more bearable than before. 9pm @ Cafe

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY

If you have been craving for some jazz mid-week, Grooveworks provides the solution to your desire- a casual group of musicans gather under the tutelage of Greg Lyons for some stupendous jammin. Starting from 9pm @ Space (3rd Flr)

THURSDAY

Wanna try something a little more interactive? Join Jitterbugs Swingapore for a free Lindy Hop Lesson from 7pm @ Cafe. We follow the lesson with a dance session, affectionately called: Swing Fling – till late

FRIDAY

It’s Greg Lyon’s Quartet back on the front line, giving us the refined sounds of jazz @ Cafe from 9pm.

And Good Times, come rolling back with a bang, taking up up both floors 2nd and 3rd. Good Times come in at 11pm @ Space AFTER our favorite belly dancer, Angelina, storms the floor with her hip shakin and gorgeous outfits.

Level 2: 9pm – 3am
Level 3: 11pm – 3am

Let their guard down, shimmy on to good old school tunes, funky breaks, and boogie into the night as we up the tempo and beat. The night will feature a progressive mix of old school hiphop, breaks, electro, minimal, house, dubstep, dnb and jungle provided by your favorite DJs…

DJ Nomsta
DJ Nez

& We’re opening up the 3rd floor from 11pm for a special collaboration with NUS DJs from SYNQ including:

DJ Jstn,
DJ Yan,
DJ Puffin,
DJ Munkykuts,
DJ Vu,
DJ D-fault

So step on up and enjoy Good Times with us! btw, did i mention, ENTRY IS FREE!

SATURDAY

AYASCHOOL IS BACK!!!!! The wicked set last Saturday by the Wicked Boys were to die for in the rump shakin’ sort of way and this Saturday, the pleasure level will be no less with Aya back at the helm. Crazy music. Beautiful people. Good heart. Overbrimming soul. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

For the first time, Blu Jaz brings reggae to the house with Jammin and DJ Nomsta in the forefront of things. Lil Jamaica – here we come! 9pm onwards @ Lounge

25th May – 30th May

For those feeling the lazy spell of the coming summer, join us for evenings of good music and for those who would like to try some extra flava, order our Sishas – also known has hookahs and water pipes. Have that with an affrogato – a shot of expresso topped with creamy ice cream. Nothin’ doin’ – a pleaser of both taste and smell.

For those craving live music mid-week, Grooveworks entertain all on Tues and Wed from 9pm onwards @ Space (3rd Flr)

Friday

Greg Lyon’s Quartet returns this week with some great jazz tunes, guarantee to go well with a glass of whisky in hand…. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe (1st Flr)

And of course, no last Friday of the month is complete without our gang from Pushin’ On, bring their brand of funk and soul to the house. 9pm onwards @ Lounge (2nd Flr)

We complete the round of entertainment with Angelina, providing us with beautiful belly dancing @ Space (3rd Flr) from 9pm onwards

Saturday

Ayaschool goes on a little excursion and the Wicked Aura Boys will helm and most likely stamp in with percussions and Budi on vocals. This is one night NOT to be missed. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe (1st flr)

18th May – 23rd May

Take advise from fools. Play. Live. Laugh. We hear that food tastes better when you’re in good spirits and this week, we not only have something for your tastebuds but an early on the week – soul reviver!

Tuesday & Wednesday

Music is food for the soul and Grooveworks re-start their sessions @ Blu Jaz, this time conducting lessons AND performance. Professional musicians from the other genres of music gather to explore the intricacies of Jazz music – so be treated to evenings of their experimentation. Every Tues and Wed from 9:00pm

Wednesday

Rootz made their debut with a casual introduction to the world of the Reggae. Sounds by Nomsta @ Lounge (2nd Flr) from 9pm onwards

Friday

Our resident band, Greg Lyon’s Quartet, breathes life to Fridays with their passion for improvisation – and you’re all invited to come. Listen. Watch. Sing or Doo-Wop with us. Dance. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe.

Good Times IS ONE YEAR STRONG! WOOHOO! The DJs run amok this Friday, supplying head turning music on both the 2nd and 3rd Flr.

ENTRY: S$15, incl of 1 FREE housepour drink
(see below for DISCOUNTED PRESALE TICKETS details)

On the decks are:
DJ SYAFII
DJ ROUGH,
DJ MATTY WAINWRIGHT (UK),
DJ SHAWN LIVEWIRE (USA),
and latest confirmation
DJ KO FLOW!

So put on your dancing shoes, have a good dinner and come to drink up and enjoy Good Times with us!

ENTRY TICKETS*
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PRESALE: S$12
AT-THE-DOOR:S$15
*each ticket is redeemable for 1 housepour glass!!
FIRST 50 GUESTS GETS A FREE PARTY GIFT!

email: bedsty@gmail.com
contact: Syaheed @ 93868584

Saturday

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a whirlwind – no it’s better – it’s AYASCHOOL – our super talented and crazy freinds are back for their weekly set and ready to bring the house down. From 9:30pm onwards

And for those experiencing belly dance withdrawal symptoms, our monthly Hafla is baaaack with dancers and drummers alike. Performance commences at 9:30pm so come for dinner, reserve a seat and  add in to the Middle Eastern mayhem with some of your bootie shakin’ moves. @ Space (3rd Flr)

11th May – 16th May

Two long weekends in a row but Blu Jaz keeps her doors open for our regulars who swing by. Our first Swing Fling last thursday gave Space a time freeze feel with dancers coming decked in their finery from the Charleston era. For the month of May, do join us for our weekly lindy hop open floor with complimentary lesson from Sing of Jitterbugs Dance School.

Blu Jaz would also like to say hi to our new staff @ Cafe – so please be patient while we help each other along and we regretfully say “see you again” to Joy who is pursuing her degree back home in the Philippines.

14th May (Thursday)

Swing Fling commences from 7:15pm with a 45 in trial class with the teacherbugs of Jitterbugs Swingapore @ Cafe. DJ spins 1920s – 1940s jazz, blues, lindy hop songs  (and sometimes more contemporary hits – depending on her mood!) for our dancing friends. Did you know that Lindy Hop was created for those with 2 left feet. So no more excuses, let’s chase those blues away with some boogie!

15th May (Friday)

Cafe plays host as usual to top notch jazz music with Greg Lyon’s Quartet giving us some quintessential sounds. From 9:30pm onwards

Dustpan Recording is going to kick up a storm with their monthly feel-good, smashin’ mixes from 9pm @ Lounge. Featuring Kane Ian, Todd Omotani and Ming Knackle, you shouldn’t miss this party if you’re a house lover.

Angelina returns to BluJaz to lend some hip swaying action with her superb belly dancing set. From 8:30pm onwards.

16th May (Saturday)

Need your weekly fix of some Aya? It’s here again – Ayaschool and nothing beats Aya and her friends when it comes to crazy experimental rhythms and melody. This is individiualism expression at its pinnacle. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Need another sort of party? No fear both Lounge and Space see some brilliant DJs this Saturday!

COUP is a splinter cell of electronic dance music fiends, each possessing his/her own deadly arsenal of beats, hooks, basslines and the works. Spread the word as we bring back the love and appreciation for what truly moves your butts and speaks to the heart, mind and soul. Pure, unadulterated EDM.

Revolution is nigh. From Minimal House to Vocal/Progressive House, setting the set to end the night of with some Trance, it’ll be a dance mutiny – 9pm @ Lounge

(Minimal House and Chillout House), 11pm-12am(Vocal House & Progressive House), 12am-1am(Progressive House), 1am-2am(Trance and Progressive Trance).

And if house and trance aren’t your thing – check out 44Beatz and they have something reeeaaalllll special this time round. Guest starring -  Chris Ho – electronic pioneer and music whiz kid mix,  Raeburn J and Clark with an eclectic fusion of acid jazz and tech house. Join them for chill sound early on and more dark and deep stuff towards the end of the night. 9pm @ Space

4th May – 9th May

It was a looonnngg weekend that didn’t feel quite long enough. Work calls on Monday but today there is no need to feel the blues. Pump it up this week with OMNIFORM TONIGHT!

For those of you in Singapore – and who need reminding – it’s the Omniform night of the month at Blu Jaz Cafe tonight – Monday May 4th.

Our drummer Darren Moore (Daz) is back in the chair after a short walk-about episode in research-degree limbo. Also featured are the other 9 expressive components of the expressive unity Omniform: Tim O’Dwyer on bari sax, Andrew Lim on guitar, Casey Subramaniam on bass, Greg Lyons on tenor/soprano sax, Fabian Lim on alto sax, Annabel Chew on flute, Dan Wong on trumpet, Fredi Sonderegger and Leo Jeoh on trombones.

Kick-off is at 9pm for 2 toe-tapping sets that wind up around 11.30.

And for the rest of the week – come chill with us to recover or just store up some great energy for another long weekend.

Friday

Greg Lyon’s Quartet, our resident band, struts their sound with some great jazz classics as well as their improv notes. Set starts at 9:30pm @ Cafe (1st Flr)
Saturday

If you’re not up for crazy clubbing hours but still need a bit of zing in our weekend, remember to drop by for Ayaschool from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe (1st Flr). We guarantee more than feet tapping but some wild moves inspired by our band!

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