24th Aug – 29th Aug

Ahoy maties! It’s the last week of August and perhaps the decline of sultry days. This week at Blu Jaz, we offer you no less than the creme of true artistes.

TONIGHT! (Monday)

Origins takes to our court @ Cafe (1st Flr) with some funky jazz numbers. A 6 pc band led by Leo sees music ala bluenote/birdland type jazz combos and Original Compositions. 9pm onwards

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY

Let’s chant this together: Grooveworks! Grooveworks! Grooveworks! It’s a night of jazz enthusiasts coming together with passion, work and , of course, talent. Join us for some chilled vibes and improv sets from 9pm onwards @ Cafe

And of course, we have DJ Divine on decks with some Reggae direct from Jamaica. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

THURSDAY

Music and Magic – the M&M night where swing dancers go awry and magic permeates the air @ Blu Jaz. Catch our Swing Fling @ Cafe from 7:30pm onwards. Complimentary class for the shy and the newbies and thereafter, let yr feet rip across our floor with Jitterbugs Dancers accompanying. And if you need to catch your breath, Danny , our illusionist, will cut through those cynic layers and bring some magic to your life. 8pm onwards.

FRIDAY

It’s Pocket Sessions with Willy Garthright leading the band with some sweet sounds of bass. The night of eclectic jazz, venturing into some funk and R&B coupled with that whiskey could be called – perfection. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Pushin’On is back for the end of the month party! Is that Hip Hop I’m hearing? Clearing the seats for your lovely boogie steps, the DJs aren’t to be missed! 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge

It’s a double bill @ Space with World Music by Muhd “Magic Fingers” Noor on percussion (and sometimes vocals) and Shawn “Don’t Mess with Me” Letts on keyboard, sax and vox. This amazing duo dishes out class jazz pieces to some African influenced hits and is great some feet tappin’ – so good, you’ll be smiling the whole way. 8pm onwards @ Space

DJ Nomsta and friend find their way up to bring you more good vibrations with their Reggae mix – Jammin’ from 10:30pm onwards. So good, that you never DID stop smiling.

SATURDAY

Ole ole ole ole! It’s the Jackson Twins, the one with the smooth choreography (that put the Wonder Girls to shame), great tracks and mindblowing performance. They take centrestage @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards

44 Beatz duet with Rey and Clarke – With plans to keep with the Acid Jazz base, throw over a marinade of deep, funky slices. Pepper liberally with Techouse and Detroit techno and finish off with an Electro, Drum n Bass garnish. Know this – it’s gonna be one hell of a freaky pizza! 9pm onwards @ Lounge

Peace out ya’all

17th Aug – 22nd Aug

Carpe Diem – a phrase commonly used by those of us showing off our limited Latin. But nothing is more true for we only live once. Well, unless, if you’re Buddhist, then you might have many lives till enlightenment. Regardless, we’re thrilled to share our aural and oral pleasure with you this week.

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY

Can you say: I want live Jazz music? There you have it, our talented musician, fuelled by l’amour, passion  and all that… Grooveworks, led by Greg Lyons, play their hearts out on Tuesday @ Space from 9pm and Wednesday @ Cafe from 9pm.

We welcome new kid on the block – DJ Divine – direct from the drinking holes of Lan Kwai Fong who shares his love for Reggae most Wednesdays of the month @ Space. From 9pm onwards. Join us for some head bobbing and feet shuffling, yo.

THURSDAY

Lindy Hop aka Jitterbug is an unabashedly joyful dance, reflecting music from the late 20’s hot Jazz to the early 40’s Big Band and we’re doing it! @ Blu Jaz Cafe from 7:30pm onwards – a complimentary trial class for the curious and the dance floor for the active! Brought to you by the good pple of Jitterbugs Dance School.

Danny, our magic man, shows off some of the more sophisticated sleight of hands illusion that even the most cycnical of us are left bewildered and, shall I say it, impressed. From 8pm onwards – all around.

FRIDAY

Some smooth Sax, trip hoppin’ rhythms and we got Greg Lyon’s Quartet together for an evening of beautiful notes. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

If house music is in order, all you have to do is ask and we’ll show you up (to our 2nd flr, that is) where Dustpan Recording is our gracious group of DJs, comprising Kane Ian, Kane Juan, Ming Knackle and Neill Brown. They pumps out deep underground house tunes @ Lounge and ready to set you grooving. From 9pm onwards.

Featuring a group of music lovers who band together for a Brazilian Night where influences from the African Continent guarantees that  the night’s music sets you a thumpin’, a-groovin’ and a-shakin’. 9pm onwards @ Space

SATURDAY

It’s a wicked Saturday because Wicked Aura is coming OUR way! While Ms Aya takes a little break and we miss her, we are simply getting our hand, feet, body ready to mooooove with this 13 member percussion band who has toured the world! Playing authentic Batucada for the Spaniards in Madrid, the English in London and the Americans in New York City, we’re STOKED to drum along with the boys. 9pm onwards @ Cafe.

Frequencies v1.1 -  conceptual design promotes the advocacy of quality electronic music through a diverse mixture of cyclic signals coming together, bound, woven and stitched through rotation and oscillation. Music catering to the fans, the curious and the newcomers. Old school meets new school without prejudice of historical differences. Digital technology meeting traditional media, creating current trends with rustic sounds fused with classic tracks sounding futuristic made during an enigmatic.

The revolution is on going, a part of us that never left…..10pm onwards @ Lounge
Peace Out, ya’ll

11th Aug-15th Aug

WOOT - short week this week so it IS another reason just to celebrate, have a beer or two or even a cuppa, taking refuge from the beating sun @ Lounge or Space, which are of course, fully air-conditioned.

Tuesday and Wednesday

Grooveworks has returned with the presence of Greg Lyons – direct from Narita and they play their hearts out with passion for this genre called Jazz. 9pm onwards @ Space

Thursday

We kid you not when we tell you even those with 2 left feet can dance. Under the excellent tutelege of teacherbug from Jitterbugs OR get Danny, our resident Magician to cast you a spell. Complimentary taster class to Lindy Hop from 7:30pm @ Cafe. Danny and dance dance dance till midnight as DJ spins charleston, swing and big band music. does his suave moves from 8pm onwards.

Friday

Fuze Collective featuring Mohd Noor on percussion and his very talented friends on the other instruments starts off some music greatness from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. Don’t be fooled by my cavalier tone, these players are magic, all of them.

Allen Rosa knocked on our door from Brazil en route to STGCC in Suntec and how can we say no to such a talent 10pm @ Lounge
A Drum and Bass Dj & Producer, he is one of the few Brazilian survivors from the analog technology of the real vinyl records. His style is not just the “drum and bass” label,  its a world wide music into the future, another vision of today, a future contemporary music. In creative terms its a drum n bass that smells fresh like the future, synthetic, funky and trippy. But we could define it as Electrostep / Liquid-Funk / Half Step… Fresh vinyl recordings and heavy mix skills to touch the mind and body. Its a ghetto blaster combining different musical genres between the the synth basslines and broken beats.

Mark Chee and friends play an eclectic mix for our enjoyment and the wild bunch of carousing 30-somethings will only draw inspiration from indie type sounds and the rock scene. 9:30pm onwards @ Space

SATURDAY

Ayaschool is on a 3 week break and while our Cafe promises some kick a$$ acts with Laruen Munguia headlining the gig this week. Mesmerising audience both with her voice and her musical ability (flautist), you should have at least one drink’s worth of listen. 9:30pm @ Cafe

We’re happy to be part of Fakie Invader’s official launch – a new label for stunts enthusiasts – from Skateboarders to BMX riders, Fakie is an original that embodies spirt. Featuring DJ Kiat, MC Kane, DJ Ademus and DJ Kulki (from Indonesia), they’ll take Lounge and fill it with drum and bass. 9:30pm onwards @ LOUNGE

And if you’re up for something a little darker and walk on the strange side. Singapore Dark Alternative Movement host its 2nd Original Sin – Dust off those trailing cobwebs and rediscover the classic sounds of darkwave as we bring back the golden age of music originating from the 1970s all the way to the present.  From post punk to dark pop, new wave to gothic rock, this is the time to revel in the extensive spectrum of underground music–all with a sinister spank. 9pm onwards @ Space. Attire: Cross Dressing

Peace out, ya’ll

3rd Aug – 8th Aug

woohoo National Day weekend! And at the risk of sounding unpatriotic, it’s a long weekend for us folks @ Blu Jaz as well as we are CLOSED on the 10th Aug (monday) But before we go on our very short break, have a look at what we’ve got for you this week.
TONIGHT! (Monday)

Omniform is baaaaccckkkkkk… For real. for sure. Greg Lyons and his merry band of erm musicians are back to woo us with their original compositions. Not to be missed if you want some live for the start of the week. 9pm @ Cafe

Tuesday and Wednesday

The re-start of Grooveworks commences in August with jazz students strutting their sounds @ Space. 9pm onwards

And calling all musicians and singers, George’s Matrix Jam is back this Wednesday @ Lounge and we encourage all to play with us…. this event is for you to blow your own trumpet, quite literally. 8:30pm onwards

Thursday

Acracadabra! It’s magic and it’s swing! And best of all, you don’t have to choose. Danny roves 3 floors, bringing exhilirating magic to you when you’re resting from your bout on the dance floor with the Lindy Hoppers. Lindy Hop complimentary class @ 7:30pm and jammin’ till 12 @ Cafe.

Friday

This is a promise… Greg Lyons’ Quartet is BACK. really, truly. They play for joy, love and you. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Good Times pay tribute to MJ and will be hosting bestest music on both Lounge and Space from 9:30pm onwards. You can expect great music and of course, space to bust your signature moves.

Saturday

Ayaschool invites Diva Lilyanna Nuris on vox, Bani on bass and Tan Boon Gee on drums and this, of course, is led by Aya on keys… it’s the first with our Diva Lily and her repertoire ranges from classics to some knock-out soul. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Raeburn from 44 beatz fly solo this week and it’ll be just a little of everything, everything sweet soundin’ that is. Come party with us @ Lounge from 9:30pm, pre-National Day style….

Peace out.

27th July – 1st Aug

The brush from the falling leaf, notes of singing birds, intermittent reflection for the late afternoon sun, we invite you for a cuppa, al fresco style @ Blu Jaz – take a coffee break – we serve them a la mode, an affogato, if you will. Highlights this week:-

Monday

A new arrangement – Origins is a 6 piece group with passion, playing their originals and covers, Leo leads with rhythms and horns following – a night of bluenote, birdland jazz styles. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

Thursday

Can we say Swing Magic?! It’s a wicked combination with Jitterbugs helming Swing Fling – a lindy hop session for those with 2 left feet, right feet, whatever hands and fee you think you’ve got! A free taster class for the uninitiated from 7:30pm onwards @ Cafe and then put on those dancing shoes while DJ Sing spins blues, jazz, charleston on deck.

Those chillin’ and on their behinds on our lovely Blu Jaz seats, watch for Danny, our resident Illusionist for some wonderous magic. Leave those cynical hearts at home and just dwell in our magic for the night. 8pm onwards @ all 3 levels

Friday

Let’s all JUMP JUMP JUMP for joy as we welcome Greg Lyon’s Quartet back this Friday – all the way from the chilled, wet winds of London, Greg returns with refreshed energy for all good patrons. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

YO YO YO! Hot off the press! Read all about it! For tonight only, we’re doing the rojak of Jazz lovers – featuring Floods on drums, Bani on Bass, Mei on Keys and Corey Manders on sax.. it DA BOMB - why? cos they rock. So check them out TONIGHT @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards. Regular program resumes next week.

Boogie on down with Pushin’ On for their monthly crazeeeee and mind blowin’ aural installment @ Blu Jaz. From Funk to hip hop to soul, they only give you their best. Every time. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

For those who crave for a little something more international, our new duo plays it like none other – featuring Muhd Noor and Sean Letts on a myriad of musical instruments, these 2 hotties (musical hotties, that is !) will bring you on a journey from the Middle East to Africa and mayhaps even New Orleans. 9pm onwards @ Space

Saturday

After a smashin’ Sat night with the Wicked Aura boys last Sat, Ayaschool returns with a brand new vocalist to Blu Jaz – Han Jin. In store for us would be great music and effectious energy from Aya and crew. Nothing but the best from her sets. I would say be there or be square, but that,  itself, isn’t detrimental. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe.

Nomsta from “Jammin’” brings on a new night with new boys – tHUMSUP – a nite of booty bass, proper electro, afro bassliness, nasty fun, dirty partying and our secret mascot with some cunning visuals. Basically, a night of fun and I’m not saying that it’s clean either. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

Jive etc is more than just etecera etecera etecera with Saskia and gang. Bringing their love of Reggae from the Philippines, they invite their friends to share some of them sweet tunes with them. Join them and dance to a different beat. 9:30pm onwards @ Space
Peace out

20th July – 27th July

Highlights of the week include the launch of The Observatory’s new album! The return of Jammin’ (Reggae Night) and the return of the incredible duo – Muhd Noor and Sean Letts’s World set.

Swing and Magic Thursdays – this is a wicked combination of fun filled music and lindy hoppers all around. Once again, presenting complimentary class from Jitterbugs Swingapore for you to try out those dancing feet @ 7:30pm. Watch out for Danny who will fascinate you (cos it’s true and I say so) with his sleight-of-hand illusions from 8pm onwards.

Rock on Friday

It’s Willy and his very talented group of amigos on stage – bringing us the best of jazz, R&B and soul… it’s a night of music from 9:30pm @ Cafe

And if you feel like chillin’ AND groovin’ at the same time, join us for Jammin’ – from the land of chill – Reggae sounds fill the air from 9pm @ Lounge with Nomsta!

And @ Space, we bring you melodies and rhythms of the world – Bask in the percussion of M. Noor with influence of Brazil, Africa, the Middle East while Mr Letts weaves his magic on keys, vox complimenting the rhythms and even throwing in a few Celtic tunes… 9:30pm onwards
Party Saturdays

oopss.. AYASCHOOL takes leave and in return, we get 13 gorgeous drummers – Wicked Aura celebrates their 6th Anniversary AND the launch of Louder than Light Album – so join these boys from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe!

The Observatory released their fourth album to date, Dark Folke, recorded and mixed in Bergen, Norway with their longtime collaborator, Jorgen Traeen, well known producer of bands such as Ultralyd, Motorpsycho and Jaga Jazzist.  With a change in musical direction, the math prog rock of The Observatory’s third album A Far Cry From Here has morphed into a fluid mystical beast called Dark Folke.  Most songs have no drums on them. But there is rhythm. Only the type of rhythm associated with an invisible pulse. An implied rhythm…. catch them @ Blu Jaz Space from 7:30pm onwards

Peace out, ya’ll

13th July – 18th July

The winds are a playin’ and Blu Jaz has been blessed with good artistes. Apart from enticing music, Blu Jaz is proud to have Ee Shaun worked on our cafe – featuring artwork our sensuously laden mural @ Space (3rd Flr) and his abstract art piece @ Lounge.

This week we bring you a brand new party!

THURSDAY

Swing Fling @ Cafe – our ever growing group jumps up and down to the tempo of swing and Charleston. A Jitterbugs and other Lindy Hop lovers gather to dance their hearts out from 8:30pm onwards. Trial Class (FREE!) @ 7:30pm

It’s also MAGIC Thursday – presenting Danny – our close up illusionist. Having garnered several awards and after many guests television appearance in Singapore and Taiwan, Danny is gracing our care with his sleight of hands and some magic chocolate kisses! Chill out at any of our levels and he’ll come to you. 8pm onwards.

FRIDAY

Reggie Pereira takes centrestage @ Cafe this Friday with his own sound : Tribaltide presents Didjitaal Vibes, an organic tribalfunk electronica outfit, dishing out funky deep pocket grooves & rhythms. Combining old school ethnic instruments with a new electronica sound & vibe. Enticed from his abode, he brings friends, Muhd Noor on percussion, Bani on bass and Christine Sham on keys – abroad for a night of LURRRRVE. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Dustpan Recordings – our favorite HOUSE DJs return to Lounge with their cool sounds and hot melodies. Respected and appreciated by more than all our toes and fingers put together, we give it up for some wicked beats. 9pm onwards

Our lovely Thai community has gathered once again and will be brining in the band with the local flava – the best in Singapore, with some Thai Pop and Evergreens. Ladies and Gentlemen – it’ll be a blast. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

SATURDAY

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. In fact, we’ll say it many more times. WE LOVE AYASCHOOL! She is at home @ Cafe this Saturday to bring us another crazy ass night…. slightly (JUST A TAD) older and even better, Saturdays are a rock out with Aya and friends. 9:30pm onwards

And as promised, the FIRST TIME EVER - 7 year itch – from the people of Pop Trash, Close yer eyes, dilate yer ears and stomp yer feet to the likes of The Human League, Soft Cell, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Prince, Grace Jones and bags of quintessential and ground breaking tracks long forgotten. Back to the times where wild boys don’t cry and girls just wanted to have fun, a timeless night for all ages young and well, not so young but young at heart. A no holds-barred onslaught of the 80s sound, like you have NEVER heard before.

A month of break and we’re BACK. Hafla – pronounced – Haf – la, it’s Arabic for party and you’ve guessed it – we’re throwing a BELLY DANCE party. Featuring a variety of dancers from various schools – students and teachers alike, party starts from 7:30pm. So get ready for some Middle Eastern Dance music and join us on the dance floor. SPACE.

Peace Out!

6th July – 11th July

Someone says blue, I say, a cool Monday morning. The Omniform experience will only happen once in July. So get down to Blu Jaz Cafe tonight for a blast of energy from a 10-headed beast playing some great grooves that you definitely won’t hear anywhere else…… Leo Jeoh and Fredi Sonderegger on trombones, Dan Wong on trumpet, Fabian Lim, Jonathan Lim and Greg Lyons on saxophones, Annabel Chew on flute, Darren Moore on drums, Brandon Wong on bass and Andrew Lim on guitar.

Wednesday

For all you musicians with an itch to play and drink – Wednesday is the night for you. Matirx – hosted by George Choty – is a jam night stating from 8:30pm @ Lounge. Bring yr instruments or your voice.

Thursday

say… Lindy Hop! It’s time to show off them feet a tappin’. Jitterbugs give free class from 7:30pm and DJ takes over to give you some swinging music.

Friday

The magical palms and fingers fo Muhd Noor will be joined by fellow musicians – Munir and Fend – Fuze Collection 9:30pm @ Cafe

Coup -  A rapid, savage takeover of power from a regime, a sonic rebellion against today’s force-fed musical stereotypes.

Follwing the success of their very first night, the COUP team has decided to dish out a second night of aural bliss. Come join them as they bring you on an aural odyssey charting electronic dance music from the past, present and future; a blissed-out journey that relives the sounds and grooves of EDM that we so love. They cover both Lounge and Space this time round.

Level 2 (Lounge)
-Jules
-Yat
-roy(E.B.)chan
-Justin
-Chermy

Level 3 (Space)

-Rivace
-Chee Who?
-Fiq
-Wilson
-dekoyan

Saturday

Ayaschool gives out a battle gig this Saturday with Aya AND Weixiang on keys. Featuring Bobby Singh on percussions and Ian Rapien on Sax. this is eclectic to the max. 9:30pm @ Cafe

It’s Soundscapes by 44 Beatz.  Join Raeburn J and Clark as they take control of the 2nd floor n drop oodles of tripped out acid house, funky tech house and yes people we’ll be elevating your souls with plenty of tunes with vocals and rocks in too! 9pm @ Lounge.

Peace Out, Ya’ll.

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.

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