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

22nd Sept – 26th Sept

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri! We hope that you found yourselves a nice quiet time to relax, meditate as we did the same! Today we open to sunshine after a few days of ‘mist’ and rain! Come celebrate life with us…. so this week:

WEDNESDAY

Join Groovework for another groovy jazz set – apologies for the corn but the mood IS upbeat. They’ve got the cool sets and the hot notes for your listening ear and this is happening from 9pm onwards @ Cafe

DJ Divine is IN DA HOUSE - a night of Reggae – it’s Jamaican groove @ Lounge from 9pm onwards (every wed – if you must know, except when we say so – and it isn’t so this wed)

THURSDAY

Magic Swing Fling it is – ahoy to all lovely laddies and ladies – the beat is on, the period – Charleston, the attire – dancing shoes are a must as long as with dancing spirits! Jitterbugs Swingapore presents a complimentary class at 7:30pm onwards@Cafe for those who are curious or simply, need a refresher – Look for SING at the sound console. And if you’re taking a breather from all that jazz, look out for Danny, roving to delight you with some fantastical magic.

FRIDAY

HooHaa – it’s Pocket Sessions to bring us from September to October and Willy Garthright helms with his funky bass and friends to bring about a spot-on funk and jazz session. 9:30pm @ Cafe

And our long standing and beloved Pushin’ On might just bring the roof down with more funk, soul and R&B - given the superb track choices and the faultless mixes. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

Without fanfare, and airs, our humble and outstanding duo is back to woo us with World Music – featuring Muhd Noor and Shawn Letts (sorry for the last minute replacement last week but this week – they be back!) 9:30pm onwards @ Space

SATURDAY

The whole gang is down with AYASCHOOL - featuring Fendi on Vox, Azman on Bass, Tama on the bang bang percussions and of course Aya on KEYS - it’s always happening with this crew! 9:30pm @ Cafe

And new to our establishment, it gives us great pleasure to welcome DJ Andrew McKay, all the way from Australia – at least at some point, to give us some jazz, some soul, some latin and some house. 9:30pm @ Lounge

So see you all reaaaaal soon.

Peace Out

10th Sept – 12th Sept

No, it has not been a short week @ Blu Jaz but rather a lack of wireless access. If you’ve missed the fantastic Omniform, Grooveworks AND reggae night, you should MOST defintiely check out some Magic Fling tonight.
Swing Fling, co-hosted, by Jitterbugs Swingapore sees lindy hoppers of all levels strutting and trying out some social (and stunt) moves tonight. Complimentary class from 7:30pm onwards @ Cafe and music thereafter till 11pm! And if being a voyeur is your cup of tea, watch out for Danny, our Illusionist, who will take card tricks to a new level. 8pm onwards – all around.

FRIDAY

Fuse Collective doesn’t just rock out @ Cafe this friday but instead, woo us with some funk and soul. Muhd Noor leads with out of the world percussion. 9:30pm onwards

And if you missed our regular Wednesday Reggae nights with DJ Divine, you might wanna consider catching DJ Nomsta with Jammin’ – reggae with passion, reggae with heart. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

SATURDAY

Add a little crazy, add a little lurrrve with Ayaschool this weekend. She is here. And so should you be. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

44 Beatz returns, being the doctors of good vibrations. Eclectic mix of jazz infused, funky house and electronica before moving into deeper, hi-tech territory. Kick off is 9pm @ Lounge. Dishing up sounds that make it easy for you to coalesce, get on the floor or just bob your head and let your mind wonder to a place where music is the answer and all tribes speak the same tongue.

Peace Out!

31st Aug – 5th Sept

Celebrating the last day of August with a Monday may not necessarily be a bad thing… Origins will liven up your night on 31st Aug @ Cafe from 9pm onwards. Catch this unpretentious, feel good, blue grass and sumthin sumthin band for an evening out with mates! AND DO REMEMBER OMNIFORM takes center stage on 7th Sept!

Tues and Wed sees Grooveworks strut their stuff with Greg Lyons helming. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

Magic Swing Fling Thursday - a night of Lindy Hop and Close up illusions featuring Jitterbugs dancers and Danny. Join us for a night with 2 feet an partner, just letting loose to the sounds of the Charleston Swing – or be amazed with our roving Illusionist – Danny. No TV gimmick! Complimentary Class commences from 7:30pm and magic from 8pm

FRIDAY

If Miles Davis and John Coltrane are your cup of tea, you might want to check out Greg Lyon’s Quartet. A serious jazz band, indeed. Whiskey for you? 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe.

For some funk, soul and space to break out your signature dance moves, Good Times, faithfully reproduces great track with DJ skills desired. 9pm onwards @ Lounge.

And it’s a FANTASTIC eclectic night with Muhd Noor and Shaw Letts as the booys play drum set, Djembe, tabla, keyboard, saxaphone and even break out to songs. 9:30pm onwards @ Space
SATURDAY

Ayaschool is baaacccckkk. And we know she had a great time because the line up and energy for Ayaschool on sat is SUBLIME. Don’t believe me, see for yourself. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe.
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

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