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

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!

26th Oct – 31st Oct

It’s the Halloween hype and a reason for party goers to indulge in shameless revelry but

mock not the eve of All Saint’s Day
be wary of the thinning of border
between the Live and the Dead, this day
protection of self
in form of images of spirits
you desire to dodge

TUESDAY

Calling all jazz junkies – Grooveworks gives you jazz-ma-taz for your mid week fix, head on up to SPACE for some live grooves. 9pm onwards.

WEDNESDAY

Grooveworks II presents jam session @ Cafe with a sound of smooth and cool. 9pm onwards

Join DJ Divine for our weekly Reggae session if you seek some tropical vibes and make like lounge lizzards while you let Jo Jo – our resident bartender- mix up a glass of your preferred brew. 9pm onwards @ LOUNGE

THURSDAY

ooh-wee, and slap on those socks and comfy shoes while you jump, slide, kick around with those Jitterbugs Lindy Hoppers @ Cafe. It’s a night of swing music for the dancers and the wannabes, while the rest of you get a taste of some darker magic with Danny, our favorite illusionist. Dance floor opens from 8:30pm and so does the roving entertainment

FRIDAY

For all who enjoy improv jazz and some killer saxaphone solos, don’t miss Greg Lyons Quartet this Friday. It’s a talented mix when Greg and friends play. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Pushin’On pumps up the house with their brand of funk, soul, house. It’s almost guaranteed that your butt ain’t staying glued to those seats when they’re behind the decks. 9:30pm onwards @ LOUNGE

SATURDAY

So this is the night and Aya has something freaky planned out – it’s all in the air, she says. The line up kicks a55 with Mohd Noor on percussion, Casey Subramaniam (bass), both Aya and Christine Sham keys  – wonder if there’ll be a piano duel between the ladies. And these lovely peeps are all celebrating their birthdays with us, so join us ofr a night of mayhem. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

44 Beatz is throwing a party and that means you! Having fallen off various bandwagons we thought we’d hitch a ride on the… Halloween stage coach. Excuse the cheap mask and puerile green fonts all over the flyer. Pumpkins make good soup. There are no such things as ghosts, you live you die. Thats it. Don’t fear fictitious entities.

Trust in science, science can make you happy. Good music induces a feeling of well being. Believe the men in white coats.

The beatz will keep you safe from harm.

They kick off at 9pm, we’ll be pushing out electro, house n techno til the early hours. If you want to dress up don’t wear anything flammable Choose your mask with care, don’t hide behind one. See you on the dancefloor.

Music Transcends Boundaries – A SMU effort to raise funds for Operation Smile. 7pm – 10pm

Project Cleft is a not-for-profit student-initiated project, led by an independent team of Singapore Management University SMU) Undergraduates, which aims to bring awareness and attention to the plight of children with facial deformities, namely those who suffer from the Cleft Lip/Palates medical condition.

Our objectives are to promote student development through the Malay arts and raise publicity for our beneficiary, Operation Smile, through the sale and promotion of a new and exclusive Malay song album.

Bands performing just for you:
Pulse!
Good Friday
Dreamfall
UnderSiege

Special acoustic performance by:

Eddy Chua, from Singapore Idol 2009

So please, come on down to show your support to Project Cleft. Our exclusive albums will be sold at just $15 each!

Peace out!

12th Oct – 17th Oct

Time really flies at times, especially when the voice in the head whispers that you should attend all the brill acts upcoming @ Blu Jaz.

TONIGHT - MONDAY

THE ORIGINS. truly. originals. well, maybe some covers but you know, they rock. And what better way to spend the Monday after work hours, but to sip on some great martinis and relax into the sounds of professional music makers. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY

Grooveworks does their practicas on Tues @ Space from 9pm onwards and woo us on the first floor (Cafe) from 9pm onwards on Wed. They be an eclectic mix, tutlelage under Greg Lyons and some of the more regular members are Keith who is a rockstar on bass and Freddi who rules the trombone in the classical arena, so hear them with their own Jazz interpretations.

WEDNESDAY

DJ Divine plays our steadfast Reggae lover and will spin for all the lovelies up there residing @Lounge. Set commences from 9pm onwards, so don’t stand up this charming gentleman.

THURSDAY

Magic Swing Fling is back. Danny returns with more tricks up his sleeves (GET IT?! ok corniness is allowed for the Queen of the written word) while the Lindy Hoppers entice all to the dance floor with a complimentary Lindy Hop Class from 7:30pm @ Cafe before DJ Sing spins those roaring 20s hits.

FRIDAY

The cats are out to play with Greg Lyon’s Quartet bringing you with great improvisational jazz along with some familiar hits… 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe – an outstanding set as always.

Dustpan Recordings featuring Ian boast one of the best House mixes in town and they will bring up the tempo this Friday @ Lounge from 9pm onwards. Grooving body mandatory.

A bout of world music featuring Casey and Noor @ Space means that music repertoire is a surprise but a definite pleasure it would be. 9:30pm onwards.

SATURDAY

With Aya helming the set, we promise it to be crazy but with Budi present this Sat – our cafe might just burst with all that energy. Ayaschool presents Uan-Abang (and boy does this kid’s fingers move!) and Bobby the one-and-only Singh on percussions, Budi on vox (can someone say sexy?!) and Mario Lopez on bass… ooh lala. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

And it’s Hip Hop night @ Blu Jaz Lounge with just a tad of soul and funk. DJ Divine returns and displays his other music passion. For those who can’t wait be shakin’, trippin’, breakin’ and poppin’ – this is your night. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

Peace Out

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

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

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