28th Feb – 5th March

Katya Sourikova Group -”A modern jazz pianist whose narrative style favours delicate lyricism and a spacious approach to melody” The group was at Blu Jaz tonight, chilling and doing that thing they do….

and keeping it short and sweet. For all you exhibitionists out there or those with a itch to jam with other fine musicians – Matrix Jam is on this Wednesday from 8:30pm onwards @ Lounge.

No itchy fingers? But itchy scratchy feet? Join us for SWING FLING - a night of Lindy Hop with both amateurs and professionals alike – 8:30pm onwards @ Cafe.

Monster Quartet returns with Greg Lyons on sax – friends like Aya, Hiro and Darren join in the music revelry. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. And taking up a few notches with funky beats and cool cats show off them moves – GOOD TIMES is here… last Friday of the month -right as clockwork – they be inspiring you to take to the dance floor with all sorts of goody tunes. 9:30pm onwards @ lounge.

Rounding off the weekend before we go on the lazy Sunday break is Ayaschool to keep up the good vibrations. 9:30pm onwards with great jazz @ Cafe. And in SPACE, we present: CU3: The Music – an eclectic mix of urban sounds in chilled house party style atmosphere. The CHROAM boys draw from an eclectic bag of grooves from the 70’s through to the here and now. Rare grooves, Funk, UK garage, deep soulful house, Hip/Hop you’ll find it at all CU3.

Peace Out, yo.

3rd Jan – 8th Jan

A reflection of 2010 and looking towards the horizon in 2011 – we take all that is good and allow them through our doors. As tradition goes, this is as good as it gets. Omniform performs tonight @ Blu Jaz from 9pm onwards – Greg Lyon leads this group with heart playing original compositions @ Cafe

And if the new year revelry has left you wanting for more, feel free to dance with our Lindy Hoppers on THURSDAY @ Cafe from 8:30pm onwards. It’s Swing Fling and the good people from Jitterbugs are still dancing away!

Aya is double billed this week and we LURRRVEEE it (and her) Pop by and grab a seat @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards on FRIDAY with Aya and crew for a cool evening of tunes. But if you’re feeling twitchy and need to let your inner child come out to dance – join Good Times @ Lounge from 9:30pm onwards with some soul, funk and progressive house towards wee hours. If you’re feeling for some rock and indie, Mark Chee and friends are there to entertain. 9:30pm onwards @ Space

And its AYASCHOOL this Saturday with spicy and cool melodies. Ayaschool inspires and if they didn’t play jazz, I would say, rock out. All you have to do is be there. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

Slainte!

29th Nov – 4th Dec

We’re heading up the spiral and speed is picking up  glorious partying involved. With a smorgasbord of events to choose from, it’s going to be coffee and redbull to see us through workdays! (Bosses – apologies in advance!)

It’s the first WEDNESDAY of the month, we be happy to announce that Matrix Jam IS happening and be you musician or singer, come on up to LOUNGE for a jam session  - hosted by George – it’s jazz, funk and soul from 8pm onwards.

Feeling the itch? You want a Fling? You GOT A fling – Swing Fling that is.. first Thursday of the month sees the lindy hoppers from Jitterbugs school, dressed to the nines and dancing the night away. New to the scene or your feet curious? Well, look for SING for the complimentary demo and then just join in the fray. 8pm onwards @ Cafe

We welcome back Pocket Sessions with Willy giving some sexy on bass on FRIDAY. It’ll be a good good night – no pop, no rock – just the smooth sounds of jazz with loads of soul. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe. The Good Times party shouts out and you have no choice but to head on up to Lounge where it’s funk lovin’ and groovin’ with DJs and live performances. Jamming. Smoking. Truly. 9:30pm onwards.

And it’s a mid-weekend party with AYASCHOOL and the SATURDAY always delivers…  fun, heart and excellent sounds – it’s improvisational, eclectic and juicy… all from 9:30pm @ Cafe. And we throw in a little of South East Asian spices with our Thai friends putting up some Thai rock @ Space. 9:30pm onwards – a stage-ful of professionals moonlighting as Thai Rock Stars at night – this would be a fun night with popular radio hits.

Eddy’s Kitch party with his DJs at 2nd floor. Anybody welcome to dance with the Belgium Power…

Enjoy and Peace Out!

2nd Aug – 7th Aug

Goooooood Morning, Singapore! It’s August and it is indeed a spellbinding month with the magic of Nature while she plays delightful havoc with the weather  bringing us sunny days as well as cool autumn periods, face upturned, reveling in the light drizzle on face and wind through hair.

And we serve you our little picker upper for the start of the work week: Omniform plays TONIGHT @ Blu Jaz and that means you’ll be basking in music glory brought to you by our 13 member group. 9pm onwards @ Cafe. But if you think the next 9 hours are a pain to get through – I’d recommend dropping by yr favorite cafe (like duh) @ 11 Bali Lane for a great lunch set, served to you by Aunty Betty for that extra comfort touch!

Swing Fling presents itself @ Cafe this first THURSDAY of the month, complete with tappers, swingers, flingers (not) and they beckon you over with open arms. Join Sing or Brian for a demo if you’ve not tried Lindy Hop before from 8:30pm but just join the Jitterbugs Dancers on the floor if you just need a dance jam!

Before you know it, the long weekend is upon us and Greg Lyons’ Quartet holds court with snazzy note and crisp playing, weaving soul and joy together through sensational jazz tunes. 9:30pm @ Cafe. If you’re hankering for a groovier beat, it will be hard pressed to find one better than GOOD TIMES - found at Lounge from 9:30pm with a great mix of funk tones and ragin’ hip hop just for you to get your moves on the dance floor. Mix it up with some tribal as we’ve got Lila Drums @ Space with some African drumming from 8pm onwards.

To round off OUR weekend-no one by Ayaschool deliver the punch to our sweet spot with a great concoction of music, heart, soul of joy and passion. It’s a deffo stupendous set of jazz, funk and a little of everything else. 9:30pm @ Cafe

WE ARE CLOSED ON 9th AUGUST- NATIONAL DAY

Happy Birthday, Singapore!

Peace Out!

24th May – 29th May

HAPPY SHORT WEEK! Well, applicable to those within four walls from 9 – 6 but we are here for you. We are OPENED as usual so drop by, unwind… and maybe get happy.

It’s Greg Walsh today @ Cafe and it’s cool, it’s funky and it’s utterly enjoyable. Live! from 8pm onwards.

And for those who like their regular dose – we have…….. Grooveworks on Wed @ Cafe from 9pm onwards, bringing you all sorts of great tunes with love and DJ Divine spinning right no with those reggae mixes @ Lounge from 9pm onwards.

This THURSDAY is the final of our inaugural AYASCHOOL BEEBOP night. Be there for it would be a loss not to have experienced a night of greatness of great jazz from 9pm onwards. And once again, Swing Fling is onnnnnn, boogie on up to Lounge for a taste of Lindy Hop where dancers go wild for the night. 8pm onwards

Pushin’ ON stomps our grounds with great tunes and happy energy. The last Friday of the month signifies PARTY! 9:30pm onwards @ Lounge AND SPACE. comme d’habitude, messieurs and mesdames! And if you’re not quite warmed up to funk, soul yet, join Greg Lyon’s Quartet @ Cafe for some smooth jazz from 9:30pm onwards

And rounding off the week, we see AYASCHOOL on stage @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards. Our crazy conspirators are Mohd Noor on drums, Leo Mendoza on Sax, Mr Casey Subramaiam on bass and of course, the very lovely Aya on keys.

Peace Out and have fun!

10th May – 15th May

Elevate mid week stress and ennui with us. We have super humourous guests visiting us this WEDNESDAY with StandUp Singapore @ Space – open mic featuring Glenn Wool, Jonathan Atherton and a gaggle of local funny-(wo)man. And if you don’t feel like a mental stimulation, go on up to LOUNGE where MATRIX will jam the whole night.

We have a MAY special for you on THURSDAYS- presenting Ayaschool of BEE BOP @ Cafe where peeps enjoy 3 solid sets of 100% instrumental Jazz. It’s a beautiful trial in every possible way, myriad of soul, love and talent. Swing Fling brings up the moves a notch as they swing on up to LOUNGE. Showing off Lindy jumps and splits, the Jitterbug dancers are there purely for the love of swing music and dance. Regardless of your level, feel free to boogie on by. Approach Sing or Brian for a complimentary demo.

Greg’s Quartet returns to Cafe this Friday with some more kick-a$$ sets and if you are liking them cool jazz sounds, stroll, drift, run on in – we don’t really care how -  to Cafe for live sounds!

And from cool jazz, we welcome Ayaschool on SATRUDAY and her very special brand of music – which is hard to predict but the promise of greatness is always there, be it electro-jazz, funk, soul or experimental. 9:30pm @ Cafe. If some cross-cultural flava is to your desire, try SPACE with our Thai friends – comprising a mixture of English and Thai radio friendly hits, this bunch will teach you more than Sawadeeka if you like to.

Peace Out, Ya’all

12th April – 17th April

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

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

18th Jan – 23rd Jan

According to the heavens above, the forecast states a a nice week ahead (and since when would the written word of marketing foretell ill circumstances?) with booze and food @ Bali Lane all hours of the day, occasional light sprinkle of great music and a heavy downpour of good vibes!

Jazz colonies is a monthly original jazz night held on the third monday of every month @ SPACE. Three groups per night will present their artistic visions. No more working for the man, they play for the people! TONIGHT will be the first of many jazz colonies, come and support the artists. Featuring…

Tim O’Dwyer Trio (with Tony Makarome/Darren Moore)
Andrew Lim/Josh Wan/Tony Makarome/Wen Soh
Tze Group (with Bryan Lim, YP) & guests Boon Chye, Dai Da

Gig starts at 9pm sharp, entry $10/$5 students and pssttt – remember to buy the musicians a drink!

TUESDAY
Mr Lin, we call him Mr Romantic – for the sometimes romantic acoustic tunes this young gentleman gives us entertains all up @ Space – for the ones who need to reminisce, to contemplate… over a glass of beer of two. 9pm onwards.

WEDNESDAY
If you missed him last week because he was playing @ the Time Out Party, you can catch him back at his original slot – DJ Divine – only has the best Reggae vibes and tunes in da HOUSE - Lounge! 9pm onwards.

THURSDAY
Fling! Really. I promise. But Swing Fling – all above board, no dirty laundry but loads of spinning (sorry, couldn’t resist) and tapping and swinging… join Jitterbugs and crew to have a night out with your dance partner. Solo? Make friends. Truly – Cheers! 8:30pm onwards @ Cafe

FRIDAY
woot – Greg Lyons’ Quartet is baaaccckkk…. for some cool sounds and hot sax join him and friends for a night of classic jazz.. hmmm – what’s classic anyhow? 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

We are really honoured to host the closing of CHOPPA Festival!  CHOPPA FESTIVAL 2010 celebrates 3 years as Singapore’s longest running experimental music institution! Every month the CHOPPA series showcases local and international experimental music, keeping the underground alive and healthy in sultry Singapore. CHOPPA FESTIVAL 2010 will not only be featuring the tightest Singaporean talent but artists from Asia, USA, Europe and Australia. The highlights for the 2010 festival includes:

Uchihashi Kazuhisa/Darren Moore/Tim O’Dwyer (Japan/Australia)
I\D (Singapore)
Under the Velvet Sky (Singapore)
Uchihashi Kazuhisa Solo (Japan)

TIX are SGD 25 at the door – 9pm onwards @ SPACE

SATURDAY

In the guru’s words:  This week is crazy special ok?
Ian Rapien (sax) from NYC  – He was a featured international artist for opening of 7ate9 – the new(old) kid on the block at esplanade). One and only, and FIRST time at ayaschool, Christy Smith on ‘Fender’(he specifically use this to call his electric bass) and King of ayaschool, Mohamed Noor on drums. We’re gonna play some killer groove Jazz!
and me: OK! ON! – 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

And for those craving a little electro in their menu for the evening – please proceed without rush to LOUNGE where COUP dishes out their lurrvee of electronic dance music, They are fiends, each possessing his/her own deadly arsenal of beats, hooks, basslines and the works. Spread the word as they bring back the love and appreciation for what truly moves your butts and speaks to the heart, mind and soul. 9:30pm onwards @ LOUNGE
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

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