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!

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)

13th April – 18th April

It’s never easy to get on back to the rhythm of nose on grind, so to speak, especially not after a long weekend. So we invite you to ease into the work week with a relaxed session or serveral sessions of good tasting cocktails and beer – al fresco @ Cafe. If alcohol doesn’t suit palatte, our lime smoothie is known to put the zing back into that sedentary life of yours.

17th April

Greg Lyon’s Quartet continues to provide us with excellent sounds for the night from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

While Dustpan Recordings pumps it up on the 2nd Floor with their signature House music from 9pm onwards @ Lounge.

Craving for a different sort of night? Our resident belly dancer, Angelina, carries on some exotic hip shakin’ action to both Middle Eastern classics and present day pop songs for that little extra oomph on a Friday night. 9pm @ Space.

18th April

Ayaschool is bringing some cool sexy into the jazz with Maya Nova on VOX, Willy Garthright on bass and Mod Noor on drums. The band to be on a Saturday night for a start of a chilled evening and join us later to move those rumps…. set starts at 9:30pm @ Cafe

Subvert slides into Lounge with some sweet Drum N Bass – straight out from the jungle… check out the line up… starts from 9pm

9-10PM FUNK SET By Cornelius
10-11PM LIQUID SAMBASS SET By Nonsequitur & Dimbob
11-12AM LIQUID SET DJ TOMATO & DEEN
12-2AM DUBSTEP & OLDSKOOL SET By Syafii, Aresha & Loki
2-3AM OLD SKOOL D&B SET By Subvert.

Catch y’all……

30th March – 4th April

bella soleil – a change of mood in the day as quick as the glimpses you think you see from your peripheral. from the torrents of rain and howling winds, they part to the sun which give hues of peace to dusk. And there is no better way to enjoy, toute seul, or in good company of wine and conversation. Blu Jaz offers this week…a wine list with good music:

3rd Aprl, 2009 (friday)

Greg Lyon’s Quartet helps close your week with some cool jazz and hot tempos for some soul liftin’. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe.

9pm onwards @ Lounge – DJ Garuda, DJ Ritz, DJ Syafii and DJ Nad-trix walk the line up this Friday to the 2nd Floor under the Good Times Label.

“Good Times” is a unique event produced by BEDSTY MUSIC, where everybody is invited to 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.

“Good Times” is all for a night out with your best mates, filled with zany incidents and crazy antics. We invite you to rock up to a night where you are the master of the dance floor. We’ll clear a space for you to bust your signature moves. The night will feature a progressive mix of old school hiphop, breaks, electro, minimal, house, dubstep, dnb and jungle provided by your favorite DJs..

9pm onwards @ Space – Angelina – our resident belly dancer, shimmies on up some eclectic middle eastern fusion dance moves with her killer costumes – enter Space for a different sort of dance trip.

4th April, 2009 (Sat)

A night of revelry with Ayaschool while they bring us more upbeat tempo with more than a truckload of attitude 9pm @ Cafe

Don’t wait no more, mr curiosity – satisfy that itch and dance on down…

23rd March – 28th March

There was something about last week where everyone just seemed to gravitate towards parties or maybe because the music is excellent!

While we are chillin’ throughout the week, we promise that the party vibes are turned to the max over the weekend.

27th March – Fri

Greg Lyon’s Quartet our resident band whips up a wicked mix for us this Friday. Darren Moore on drums, Casey Subramaniam on bass, Mel Sheum on organ (!) and, naturally, Greg Lyon on sax. Those shoes will not stop from a-tappin’ so shake off the week’s work blues and join us for a jumpin’ night out. Starts from 9:30pm @ Cafe.

13 Strong – The Pushin’On monthly rolls by with some massive guests. The Lion City Orchestra, who debuted last month with a new line-up, returns with 90 mins of rare covers and their new single, “You Ain’t Ready”. This is “live” funk and soul in Singapore, only at Pushin’On.

On the decks, residents Shellsuit and Chunk will hold it down. And we’ve invited a man who was one of the first to bring funk and soul to Singapore dancefloors. DJ NDC returns for one night only. Its hard to lock this man down, but if you keep on dancing, he’ll keep on pushin’.

The boys say: “Give As You Please” entry (Any amount will be greatly appreciated)

Visit:
www.pushinon.com
www.myspace.com/pushinon
or join the group “Funk and Soul in Singapore” on Facebook

The boys commence fro 9pm @ Blu Jaz Lounge (2nd Flr)

28th March – Sat

It’s another crazy set on Sat night @ Cafe but this time with Richard Jackson on vocals, Bani on Bass, Shawn Letts on Keys and the charismatic Floods on drums. Ayaschool is going to Japan for a well deserved break but this team will be no less rockin’! Set starts from 9:30pm @ Cafe (1st flr)

A celebration of Singapore’s best belly dancers, best because of their passion and dedication – this month, we see new performers contributing their items individually and in groups. This night is a celebration of women – earthy, loving, passionate. Dance your heart out sistas!

Special mini-showcase from our talented trio – Jamilla, Maia and Ayana – they promise something new, something hot and something surprising! Hafla starts from 9pm @ Space (3rd Flr)

Visit: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=60129027130&ref=ts

2nd Feb – 7th Feb- UPDATE

Welcome to the year of the OX!

We are RE-opening after a long break on 2nd Feb (Monday) with Omniform taking stage @ Cafe (1st Flr) from 9pm. This 13 piece band come together from love of jazz with Greg Lyons’ composition.

And on the 4th Feb (Wed) we have a special – The Edmond Branson Jr, Tribute Jam Session 2009. Commencing from 8:30pm @ Blu Jaz Lounge (2nd Flr), artistes will gather together to jam and celebrate life with music. This date marks the 5th year of Edmond Branson Jr’s passing.

6th FEB

Monster Trio back on stage with Greg Lyons leading the band with jazz @ Cafe (1st Flr) starting from 9:30pm.

Good Times is back with their monthly party @ Lounge (2nd Flr) from 9pm onwards. “Good Times” is a unique event where everybody is invited to 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. Perfect for a night out with your best mates, filled with zany incidents and crazy antics. We invite you to rock up to a night where you are the master of the dance floor. We’ll clear a space for you to bust your signature moves. 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 Philosophie (UK)
DJ Rough
DJ Syafii

ENTRY IS FREE!

Blu Jaz Space (3rd Flr) offers a different dance and music selection – one of exotic rhythms and melodies and loads of hip shaking action – featuring Angelina this time round, she brings a little of the Chinese festivities into belly dancing with her fusion mix – Set starts at 9pm.

7th FEB

Ayaschool and her crrrraaazzzyyy friends return – YAY! Come on down for a night of good music, food and company. Cafe – 9:30pm onwards

Darren Moore Quintet is coming back to Blujaz Space on 7^th Feb.

12th Jan – 16th Jan

The week before a great Chinese feasting, we see some exciting parties with kick ass (yesssss, really) music towards the end of the week. Grooveworks takes Jan off and will return on Wed in February.. so till Friday, we have ambient music to soothe @ Space and Lounge and jazz play back @ Cafe.

16th January – Friday

Monster Trio brings us only the good stuff from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Pushin’On is 3 this month! SO come celebrate the anniversary of Pushin’On, Singapore’s longest running, independently-promoted funk night.  They’re celebrating it big and early before Blu Jaz Cafe closes for the Lunar New Year. This night will feature DJs Shellsuit, Ko-Flow, Funk Bast*rd, Nazmatazz, Mister Magic, and MC Masterpiece on the soul mic.

It’s their 3rd Anniversary Disco ya’ll! So bring your good self, your dancing shoes and all your rhythm.

Where? The usual – Lounge (2nd Flr) from 9pm onwards

Our new resident belly dancer, Angelina, brings out a new flava and breathes more exotic dance movements to Space from 9pm onwards @ Space (3rd Flr).

17th Jan – Sat

Ayaschool takes centerstage from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. Last week was crazy Aidan’s birthday and tons of celebrations going round. This week features Alemay Fernandez on vocals with Aidan and Mohd Noor on percussion. It’s going to be another madcap AND enjoyable night. Don’t just chill, dance

*NOTE – Blu Jaz is closed from the 24th January – 1st February)

5th Jan – 10th Jan

It’s a NEW YEAR and we, at Blu Jaz, still pledge great food, passionate musicians/artistes and service with a smile for 2009.

Omniform is now once a month and for tonight, they’ll be back together with Greg Lyons (welcom back, Greg!) to give us some jazzy jazz @ Cafe, starting 9:30pm

And Friday, Monster Trio jams again to bring us food for soul @ Cafe starting 9:30pm

On Saturday, we’ve got events happening at all levels. Aya returns with Ayaschool after the Wicked boys and friends created mayhem last week @ Cafe from 9:30pm

DJ Chris takes over the 2nd floor with his cool sounds and friends from 9pm onwards

Monthly Hafla @ Blu Jaz Space commences from 8:30pm onwards

So whether you wanna chill, be inspired, let your inhibitions go on the dance floor, we will be here for you.

Tis the season to be Merry

Omniform kickstarts December on their new schedule on Monday on the very 1st of December @ Cafe. For those who missed out, they’re back on the 5th Jan with some more great tunes – original compositions and arrangements by Mr Greg Lyons himself.
Grooveworks settles the mid week nicely with our jazz afcionados on Wed 3rd Dec @ Cafe (1st Flr) from 9pm onwards.

Monster Trio starts the weekend with a bang on Friday 5th Dec @ Cafe (1st Flr) from 9:30pm onwards. But if you fancy a different sort of party, join Kyoko, our belly dancer @ Space (3rd Flr) for her performance, starting from 9:30pm onwards.

Ayaschool finishes off the a weekend @ Blu Jaz with her wicked boys on percussion and Budi on vox on Saturday 6th Dec @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards. But we’re giving a shoutout to all our Thai friends as Sawadee Ka is here again @ Lounge (2nd Flr) from 9pm onwards with homegrown Live Thai Music

So whether you’re celebrating December with friends, family, we welcome you with open arms to Blu Jaz where we hope you consider us, your second home. Cheers.

Nov 17th – 22nd

Omniform threw in awesome sets on Monday and they will return at 9pm every Monday @ Cafe

19th Nov:
Wednesday sees Groove Works performing at 9pm @ Cafe (1st Floor)

21st Nov:
Monster Trio struts or shall I say blast their music all through out Cafe (1st Floor) and infuse our diners with wicked sounding jazz

Kyoko returns for her bi-monthly belly dance spell @ Space (3rd Floor) to entice and seduce our guests with hip-amazing movements

22nd Nov:
Ayaschool brings along more surprises and hunks with talents as she jams with the some of the boys from Wicked Aura. Last week, a drop in visit from Bobby Singh upped their tempo and by the end of the night, butts were off the chairs for oodle of dance action. Set starts from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Darren Moore and friends make their debut with Darren’s original composition @ Space (3rd Floor)

The night will feature two sets of music performed by the Darren Moore Jazz Quintet.
All compositions are written by Darren and features leading lights of the singapore jazz scene.  The music can be describe as modern jazz, with elements of electronica and experimental. Cover – SGD 15- what you get – some eclectic, mind blowing, new sounds.

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