3rd May – 7th May
May 3, 2010
The fun continues while we transition from warm to hot. If you’ve got a music craving tonight, do swing by as OMNIFORM will be strutting their sheets of music – all originals – composed by Greg Lyons. Let this night set the mood right for the rest of the week. 9pm onwards @ Cafe
AYASCHOOL will start Bebop Jazz sessions this THURSDAY @Cafe. The best for the first gig featuring Shawn Letts (Sax), Jojo Martinez (Bass), Darryl Ervin (drums) and her Majesty Aya Sekine.
And if some dancing is what you’re looking for, Jitterbugs Dance school and Blu Jaz bring you Swing Fling every THURSDAY where songs of early 1900s can be heard in our lazy corner while the Lindy Hoppers dance the night away. 8:30pm onwards @ SPACE
It’s like Birthday Week @ Blu Jaz- celebrating it on a THURSDAY @ Space is our wonderful handsome Monsieur Ben – the go-to guy for Blu Jaz Events. (go on up to Space to say hi!) AND for our great partner in music – Good Times are taking the three floors to blow the candles this FRIDAY from 9pm onwards. Expect nothing but good tunes but if you really need the specific: it’s funk, hiphop, mashups, electro, dubstep and dnb with DJs Krumbs, J-Stylez and Syafii G from Bedsty, DJs Rough, DJ Darren Dubwise. and guest DJ: DJ Platurn from USA.
And I did say Birthday! 44 Beatz takes charge of both Lounge and Space on SATURDAY and turns ONE! Throwing the mother of all Birthday Parties, they’ve got, spinning alongside residents Clark & Raeburn J, great friend and long time collaborator Reiki (Breakin Asia). She was there when they started so its fantastic to welcome her back! From a familiar face to a new one Justin Jh (Coup) joins us for his Soundscapes debut, no stranger to Blu Jaz it’s a pleasure to have him on board. Lastly and without question by no means least Soundscape is once again privileged to have X’ho back amongst us. Musician, producer, poet and host of Lush FM’s Clubscape this man is without doubt a custodian of Singapore’s electronic scene. Essentially starting off chilled, sophisticated and relaxed before pushing the tempo and ending up in a hot, trashy, fever-pitched mess. JOIN US!
If you aren’t quite feeling the Mother of All Parties but still feeling a fevered and crazzeeee, head on down to Cafe on Saturday from 9:30pm onwards with AYASCHOOL. Always awesome, always fun.
Peace Out!
19th April – 23rd April
April 19, 2010
A layer of ash covers Europe’s sky but over in Singapore, we’re still sunny. Mostly, anyhow. And we do have our regulars as well as some new kids in our block to entertain you.
MONDAY (TODAY!)
Yes! Darren Moore’s Quintet is IN DA HOUSE. And if you’re looking for his arrangement, there is no better time than now to catch it. 8:30pm @ Space. Cover Charge applies – to feed them musicians.
WEDNESDAY
Mr Divine soothes the raging beasts in us with some great reggae mix. So head on up to Lounge and tap along with his brand of tunes from Jamaica. 9pm onwards
THURSDAY
And of course, the one official day of the week where Cafe turns to dance floor with our good people from Jitterbugs with SWING FLING. A night of Lindy Hopping and for those newbies – never fear, you can ask for a complimentary demo. Look for Sing or Brian. 8:30pm onwards
FRIDAY
It’s an onslaught of great music from almost every genre you could imagine! Muhd Noor and friends swing out big time with some soul and jazz. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe
And if you’re itching for some deep, sexy, soulful house music, let Diggin’ Deep bring you some unique sounds. DJs are boys from Europe and their take – slightly alternative. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge
And if rock is more your thing, Midnight Rockers are your DJs @ Space and they will be bringing you hardcore tunes to sing along with. Well, maybe – head banging might be more appropriate. 9pm onwards
SATURDAY
It’s crazzzeeeee time with Ayaschool and her bunch of uber talented and lovely friends. It ranges from electronica to swing out so just come with those dance shoes. 9;30pm onwards @ Cafe
Fancy some live indie? Leonie Hill is back with some great tunes and always fun with a bunch of friends. Check this band comprising passionate members who masquerade as your working executives by day and turn rock star by night. 9:30pm onwards @ SPACE
Cheers and Peace Ya’ll
12th April – 17th April
April 12, 2010
One hopes that the weekend provided sufficient fun and rest and while the rest of us drones head on back to the 4 walls where our income is generated, our friends are certainly planning a swish, a swoosh and a bang for us this week @ cafe. While we do not have any programs planned for the public today and tomorrow, you’re more than welcome to drop by for an unwinding session with our mojito or a chat with our colleagues working the tables. And then, there is the rest of the week:
WEDNESDAY
It’s a full house this mid-week where you can choose to hang with Grooveworks @ Cafe from 9pm onwards for some seriously fun jazz OR head on up to Lounge with Matrix Jam if you’re a musician. Jam session is opened to all jazz loving players (or vocalist) but of course, be polite, give a shout out to George – our organiser for the night. 8:30pm onwards. But if you’re feeling chilled without them rhythm and blues vibe, go right up to SPACE to greet DJ Divine and his lovely REGGAE sets. 9pm onwards.
THURSDAY
It’s another SWING FLING @ Cafe with the crrrraaazzzyyyy Lindy Hop dancers from Jitterbugs. No, tis not a performance but a chance for you to join in this delightful fray. Never mind, if you can’t dance – you just have to ask Sing or Brian for a complimentary demo, make some friends and you can groove those feet along for the night. 8:30pm onwards
FRIDAY
Step into cafe this Friday with Greg Lyons’ Quartet on stage with some cool sounds. One of our resident jazz band and they be one of them best. You’d be wanting one of them martinis too…. any which way you like them. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe
Head on to Space if you’re feeling some independent spirit because we have Closeapart and Indus Gendi in the house with their own brand of music. Two Bands. No Door Charge. Open your mind a little. 9pm onwards @ Space
SATURDAY
WOOT! Ayaschool is back – rested, rejuvenated and I’m sure some wild mixes up their sleeves. This time, DON’T sit down, but dance off instead from the good vibes coming through. The adjective – great – right before music is understood. Completely. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe
For those who are craving for some exciting electronic sounds, COUP delivers with a wide array of EDM leaning towards the deep and edgy side of things. It’s a bit of everything with elements of deep house, minimal, progressive, trance, tech house, techno, drum and bass and dubstep. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge.
Peace out, ya’all
5th April – 10th April
April 5, 2010
Even though we don’t say this often enough, we wish to give thanks – to what we have been privileged enough to have gotten and keep: great colleagues, happy clients, tasty bites and mind blowing music. We hope that the weekend has given you much needed release and rest!
MONDAY
It’s the first Monday of the month and Omniform is back with the works! We have a brass section! It’s jazz like you’ve never heard before if you’re new to our scene. The band plays original composition written by resident musician, Greg Lyons. So grab a chair and a drink to unwind tonight. 9pm onwards @ Cafe
TUESDAY
We have new faces in the house! Rahul and mates will be jammin’ and if R&B is your thing, you need to head on up to LOUNGE. 7:30pm onwards – don’t miss this acoustic arrangement with his velvety voice!
WEDNESDAY
And if you’re feeling the mid-week itch, come on down for groovy sounds from none other than our Grooveworks – a premier jazz band in the making with musicians of heart and soul! 9pm onwards @ Cafe
THURSDAY
Listening isn’t enough? You need to swing, move, groove, shake? Jitterbugs does a Swing Fling night @ Cafe and DJ mixes up some great music from the 30s to present where lindy hoppers take to the floor. Don’t be shy if this is your first time out, Sing will give a complimentary demo – just ask! 8:30pm onwards
FRIDAY
For those who have never caught this group, you need to come down for Fuse Collective – headlining the talented Muhd Noor on drums. And for those who have tasted the magic, I’m sure you’ll be back for more. Sets start from 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe
SATURDAY
And it’s double dose this weekend with Noor coming in for another round with some snazzier sounds and rippin’ energy. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe
Dubwise SG features Guna and will be brining some dubstep, bass and more bass to your ears. Step up to Lounge from 9:30pm onwards for the darker and more seductive side of electronica music.
Soundscape is back – with a little of funk, jazz, house and a good bag of mix guaranteed to get your body on the dance floor. 44 Beats is their name and music their game. 9:30pm onwards @ Space
Peace out, ya’all
22nd March – 27th March
March 25, 2010
Acks! Egads! We (ok, I) have been having so much fun just grooving and chilling in the lovely al fresco area that we (ok, I) forgot all about them words….
So if you have missed MON - WED - be sure to catch us next MONDAY with the ORIGINS - yes it’s a JAZZ band.. SURPRISE!!!! and on Wednesday, we have another… JAZZ Band! More surprises! We guarantee though, they aim to please and your ears will thank them. Grooveworks takes the stage with Jazz standards and of course our lovely REGGAE beat music maker: DJ Divine on the 2nd Flr on Wednesdays (most)
Now, no excuses, kiddies! Jitterbugs present the most enthusiastic dancers to the floor and they’re warm and friendly – they don’t bite. However, they’ll prance, swizzle, skip, hop, jump and oh yes, dance to some awesome Swing music – with Sing on decks – the selection will be kickin’! 8:30pm onwards @ Cafe
FRIDAY
It’s Mohd Noor and friends for set and they’ll be on form and hanging loose – letting the lurrrrve flow out – love for music. You’ll get jazz for sure, some funk, some soul and hopefully some wicked rhythms from the brother himself. 9;30pm onwards @ Cafe
And if you are not feeling that tame, climb on up where Pushin’ On holds their last do every last Friday of the month with groovy tunes – the kind that takes 70s inspiration but mixed in with breaks, beats and scratching of the modern day ghetto music interpretation. 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge
SATURDAY
Show them some of those smiles, those shaking booties or at least the clapping of them hands…. for AYASCHOOL! It’s hard to consistently come up such incredible music but week after week, they do! 9:30pm @ Cafe (there is NO reason not to be here!)
And if you’re feeling deep, you’re feeling dark… head on up with LOCUS for some drum and bass and all the other good stuff while the DJs come from various genres to mix in their favorite tracks. 9:30pm onwards
Peace out!
15th March – 20th March
March 14, 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are certainly in for a treat this week.. well, you’re always in for a treat but this one is extra special
MONDAY
Jazz Colonies is a spanking new group with Darren Moore as the ring leader. Showcasing only original compositions, he takes the crowd to an intimate setting. 8:30pm onwards @ Space. Cover is SGD 15 per pax (ppssstt support the musicians!)
WEDNESDAY
Greg rides in with his saxophone and some very talented students. It’s Grooveworks this mid-week with some jammin’ and singin’. Easy on the ear and soothing for them souls. 9pm onwards @ Cafe
If you’re not quite feeling up to some of those polyrhythms and syncopations, head on up to Lounge with DJ Divine on decks. It’s skank music and your hidden Jamaican self would appreciate the tunes he spins. 9pm onwards
And all the way from Indonesia as part of the Mosaic festival, we’re pleased to have BONITA with us. Raised in a musical family, Bonita pushed her talent to full throttle -Â working on her own songs while also providing vocals for other acts. Together with her band, Bonita prides herself on always delivering soulful performances. 9pm onwards @ Space
THURSDAY
And in case you missed Bonita on Wednesday, she returns to Blu Jaz with her full band for some high energy sets – 8pm onwards @ Cafe
And those who need their weekly fix of Swing Fling, never fear – we’re still here. Jammin’ in cosy comfort would be the Lindy Hoppers from Jitterbugs (and friends!) @ Lounge. If you’re feeling shy, simply approach Sing for a complimentary demo and you’ll find dancing as easy as adding 2 and 2. 8:30pm onwards
FRIDAY
For all you people who are missing those classic jazz tunes, skip on over tonight for Greg Lyons’ Quartet. We’ll provide the booze of your choice. Just bring smiles. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe
SATURDAY
Drumroll, please! This saturday it’s special with Ko Flow, Willy Gathright and G-man on drums! It’s BeBop to Hip Hop, groove and funk it to the bones.! And it’s not just me but a whole horde of others who are lovin’ it… She’s crazy talented and when friends get together, it’s not just music but real good magic. Head on down. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe
Feeling electronic? COUP returns with their brand of down tempo, mid tempo and finally up tempo.. it’s Trance based towards the end of the set and that is what we always look forward to. 9:30pm onwards @ LOUNGE
Peace out ya’ll
8th March – 13th March
March 8, 2010
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
March 1, 2010
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!
19th Feb – 20th Feb
February 17, 2010
GONG XI FA CAI - Blu Jaz is CLOSED for holidays TILL 19th Feb
FRIDAY
Greg Lyon’s Quartet soothes all with his cool jazz from 9:30pm @ Cafe
LOCUS heats it up with some D&B from 9pm @ Lounge
SATURDAY
Get Ready for the sounds of the Wicked Boys This Saturday from 9:30pm @ Blu Jaz Cafe!
The Wicked boys test-drives the setlist for the upcoming Australian tour, rocking some new tunes and some old ones. And then some. Expect maximum volume and minimal damage.
And if you’re looking for some electronica – send your dancing feet up to SPACE (3rd Flr) with COUP behind the decks, it’ll be a progressive sounding night!.
Peace Out, Ya’ll
8th Feb – 12th Feb
February 8, 2010
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!





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