8th March – 13th March

I’ve always found the word, swarmy, fascinating. The fact that it does not exist makes it more so. However, one has the freedom of coining words while out of the serious literary context. And this week seems to tell of swarmy weather – and in which case, we recommend a glass of iced cool tea – with a punch, if you will.

WEDNESDAY
Well, the boys (and sometimes gals) come around every week for a practice so that Grooveworks sound all groovy. Jazz in its most accessible – 9pm onwards @ Cafe.

And if you’re feeling like you need to belt out those tunes, or lend a helping hand on them bass, head on up to Lounge where Matrix Jam welcomes musicians to play a song or two. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

For those who feel like bobbing their head to a different beat – check out our resident Reggae DJ Divine. He is aptly named for the sounds he spins out. 9pm onwards @ Space
THURSDAY
Regardless of our seasons (or lack thereof) there will always be a happy Swing Fling- the kind where you hop, jump, prance about. Lindy Hop at its finest because of heart – the good people of Jitterbugs put the night together and will even give a free demonstration – just ask! 8:30pm onwards @ Cafe

FRIDAY
For those who missed magic fingers, Muhd Noor is back with friends, bringing the work week to a close with some wicked sounds. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

And if you’re feeling like dancing – Breakestra – friends of Pushin’ On so get ready for some great funk and electro. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge

To spice it all up, we invite 3 bands to our top: This is Atlantis, Psalms and A.U.M - for some alternative sounds.. from rock to, well rock, it’s going to be a good night, a good good night… really. Power up! 9:30pm onwards @ SPACE

SATURDAY
And if you’ve not partied enough or you merely need a place to call your own – flip flops and all – join us for the regular craaaazy nights of one Ms Aya Sekine. Ayaschool comprises various music and always deliver on her promises. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

1st March – 6th March

How sweltering days mean you should take refuge under the Yam Yam tree – all figuratively speaking, of course.

MONDAY - TONIGHT!
Omniform lets loose its 13 men contingency to bring some beautiful sounds to your ears. Join them for merry making, beer in hand, if you wish. 9pm onwards @ CAFE

WEDNESDAY
Grooveworks return to rock out with some great energy and some new tunes. Featuring the old new students – musicians of calibre, we assure you and lots of heart. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

THURSDAY
Jump, jump, jump, jump around….. or try a little hopping, skipping and dancing… with the good people of Jitterbugs – the Lindy Hoppers are back. Free demos and loads of friendly peeps. 8pm onwards @ Cafe

FRIDAY
And if you’re looking for the cool cats – look no further as Greg Lyons’ Quartet holds court @ Cafe with eclectic and unique pieces. 9:30pm @ Cafe

Wanna go funk? Good Times promises DJs to make you wanna dance, shout, yell, break, pop, lock…. truly. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge

SATURDAY
It’s always a special – with Ayaschool – as Ms Sekine brings about friends, crazy as her – nah… as talented – for sure, as wonderful – promise… it’s a night of terrific music that is never planned. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Fancy yourself a DJ – come on down with your IPOD or CD Mix and enjoy your 15 minutes of fame – with STICKITON - brought to you by 2 fun (and drinkin’) lovin’ friends from the UK – it’s a spell guarantee for fun and dance. 8pm onwards @ LOUNGE. Please email: stickitonsg@googlemail.com for more information

Peace Out Ya’all!

8th Feb – 12th Feb

First and foremost, in Chinese tradition – GONG XI FA CAI - and that would be wishing you happiness and prosperity – and we would personally emphasize on happiness….. therefore, we are closing for a longer break this time round: CLOSED: 13th FEb – 18th FEB ALL INCLUSIVE!

MONDAY
HEY! It’s The Origins @ Cafe – so don’t be down and if you need to, be down with the groovy tunes and cool mixers. 9pm onwards

WEDNESDAY
Get ready for one of the most enthusiastic group of jazz players – Grooveworks strut their stuff with their fingers from 9pm onwards @ Cafe

DJ Divine takes you to the tropics (not Singapore) with his brand of Reggae from 9pm @ Lounge

THURSDAY
If you feel the need to be more involved than usual, Thursdays are our Lindy Hop nights! So let your feet do the walking and we guarantee that a smile will be permanently plastered on that beautiful face of yours! Brought to Blu Jaz by the dedicated dancers of Jitterbugs – complimentary session commences from 8:30pm @ Cafe

FRIDAY
It’s the night before we reunite with family and it’ll be a rocking set with Willy and friends in the house!  Willy’s “pocket sessions” are back to kick start the holiday! 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Peace out, ya’ll!

1st Feb – 6th Feb

Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of rum… or vodka.. or gin.. or whatever your choice of thirst quencher – we have them ALL!

MONDAY
It’s that time of the month – the night where the work week kicks start and where OMNIFORM gives you music of the night – jazz tunes of original composition by Mr Greg Lyons! hear ye hear ye! 9pm onwards@Cafe

WEDNESDAY
It’s lively, it’s funky, it’s definitely groovy – GROOVEWORKS is back! With a vengeance – the group is bigger and yes, definitely better.. a night where professional musicians come together to discover their love for jazz. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

THURSDAY
Nothing picks up the mood better than swirling dresses and twisting hips! It’s Swing Fling @ Blu Jaz again – the weekly dance session is brought to you by the good people of Jitterbugs and all lovers of Lindy Hop. So get on down from 8:30pm onwards!

FRIDAY
Jazz session with Greg’s Quartet, starts 9pm @Cafe..Melodious vibes with a jug or two..

It’s GOOD TIMES - and as the name implies – that is what the good DJs of Bedsty Music will deliver – guaranteed great pumping music and loads of inspiration to shake that booty! 9:30pm onwards  @ Lounge

SATURDAY
Great tunes with Anne Weerapaass on vocals, Willy Gathright on bass, Floods on drums and, of course, Ms Sekine on keys this Saturday – as with each Sat. And they’ll need your hands and feet – a clappin’, a tappin’ along with them. 9:30pm onwards

Leonie Hill is back with some top 40s and good ole rock @ Space from 9:30pm onwards. Though consisting of males only, don’t request for no Backstreet Boys! Penalty – rounds of drinks for the band till they dropped and I can assure you, sirs and ma’am, that would take more and then some.

Peace Out!

25th Jan – 30th Jan

In point form for the busy bees

MONDAY
A great night with the Origins – here for the 2nd and 4th Mondays if you’re needing a quick fix of tunes.

TUESDAY
Join David on our top floor with some acoustic notes and for some sweet singing. 9pm onwards

WEDNESDAY
Chillax – yet another term coined by the superfluous  – DJ Divine does his Reggae @ Lounge, brilliantly , of course. 9pm onwards

THURSDAY
Feet a jumpin’ with the Lindy Hop Dancers and Lovers from Jitterbugs Swingapore as they bring some suave moves to even the ones with 2 left feet. 8:30pm onwards

FRIDAY
It’s a birthday and the party in question IS the party. Pushin’ ON turns 3 with us and has killer live bands and DJ mixes on both floors. 9pm onwards @ LOUNGE AND SPACE - check their FB for details.

Fuze Collective woos us with some mellow sexy voice of Fendi before bringing in some funk and soul when it get dark into the night. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

SATURDAY
Get crazy with Aya and fall in love with her and her crew with such raw talents, you never want another on a Saturday night. 9:30pm onwards

Diggin’ Deep spins out some deep sexy house – from their hearts to your feet. Dance on! 9pm onwards

Peace out, ya’ll

11th Jan – 16th Jan

If the brain is slow on jump starting, we would like to invite you to Blu Jaz for some delicious tasting tea – in the afternoon, of course… and  the evening will give up to an array of tasty treats and great performances.
MONDAY (TONIGHT!)
Bring our ears and smiles as Origins return tonight with their snazzy mixes of jazz. A 6 pc, fun band to chase the Monday blues off. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

TUESDAY
It’s nice and chilled out with David Lin – our travelling musician shall croon ballads and pop @ Space from 9pm onwards. He is here every Tuesday since end of Feb. Originally from Taiwan and having lived in Paris for a few years, he lends fresh interpretation to popular hits.

WEDNESDAY
For all musicians itching for a go with new and old friends, Matrix Jam is BACK - bring yr mouthpiece, instruments, strumming fingers and what not for an open, friendly session. 8:30pm onwards @ Cafe

THURSDAY
It’s a special by SINGHA and TIME OUT Magazine – invited guests only… Reggae @ Lounge or Ambient @ Space… A time to let loose and enjoy the nearing of a work week.

Swing Fling continues on faithfully and exuberantly @ Cafe. Wave hi to Sing or Brian for a complimentary class on how to Lindy Hop and join in the fun during the jam session. 8:30pm onwards

FRIDAY
It’s definitely a musical night with Fuse Collective taking charge of Cafe, with Fendi’s velvet voice heard over the airways. 9:30pm onwards.

Drum & bass, funk, hip-hop and everything in between…. Best of all, entry is FREE, drinks are RIDICULOUSLY CHEAP… just come for good music and company. DJs on rotation: Subvert, Ko-Flow, Nonsequitur and Ajay. 10pm till late…. As an added bonus, birthday boy DJ Nonsequitur has decided to spoil us with a special mix…. It’s – as they say DOPE - and cannot be missed!
DJ Taz will be coming in early for a dash of funk and and plenty of soul. Come on down early for a real musical treat. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

We Gang – winner of Ben & Jerry’s Live Performance contest will debut at Blu Jaz Space with some pop and rockin’ hits. Expect great performances and DJ Nomsta to spin with great flair in between sets. No Fee entry so please buy the musicians a round or two! 9:30pm onwards @ SPACE

SATURDAY
Expect no less than the best, after gadget jam last week, Aya brings uber talented peeps on stage with Dawn Ho on vox, Andrew Klein on bass, Wen on drums and of course, Aya on keys….. In her words: prepare yourself to get soaked deep in our music. 9:30pm @ Cafe

It’s a new year and its time to reboot those memory banks and keep the dream alive with more great funking acid jazz and tech house than the wizard of oz can wave a wand at. Embarking from Blu Jaz’s freaky 2nd floor 44 Beatz show boat departs at 9pm sharp! It’s 2010 for a halcyon fueled adventure on the high seas of electronic escapism mirth and excess. No need to dress up this time but you sure as hell want to get down. The odyssey continues. See you on the dancefloor!

Peace ya’ll

4th Jan – 9th Jan

Ladies and Gentlemen – Welcome to 2010! Even if everyday is special, sometimes, it’s the small joys that carry us through and life is nothing but a sum of our experiences and celebrations.

MONDAY (TONIGHT!!!)
If you haven’t heard from our grapevine (your ear isn’t close enough to the earth!), we’re telling you once that Omniform will be playing tonight – the biggest jazz band around – comprising 13 members, they play original compositions by Greg Lyons – thought provoking sounds – 9pm onwards @ CAFE

THURSDAY
If you’ve missed our great White Swing Out, don’t worry – we’re still here for our regular Swing Fling nights where ordinary pedestrians turn dancers extraordinare – or at the very least – enthusiastic amateurs. We welcome all and Sing or Brian of Jitterbugs Dance School can be found for a complimentary trial class – either by the console or polishing our floor with their nifty steps. 8:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Our talented Ke Rong is back in Singapore – albeit briefly – but nevertheless, a sight, or rather wonderful sounds for the ears.. He teams up with Darren Moore and friends to give a mini-concert of sorts. COVER is SGD 15 to support musicians so head on up for some extraordinary jazz tunes from 9pm onwards. Held at SPACE (3rd Flr)

FRIDAY
Greg Lyons’ Quartet comes in with jazz sounds akin to Coltrane and Davis – perfect for a night with whiskey in hand. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Good Times is back for another great night of funk, hip hop and break beats. With us, you’ll be guaranteed, not just good, but GREAT times… join the DJs with some of your signature dance moves as they clear the floor and pump up them beats. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge

SATURDAY
Ayaschool plays the most eclectic jazz sets ranging from experimental to some wicked bossa nova. The gang and Aya are tremendously, unapologetically unpretentious, funky, fun nights. 9:30pm onwards @ CAFE (1st Flr)

Peace Out Ya’ll!

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

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