22nd March – 27th March

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

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 -  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

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!

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!

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

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

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

27th July – 1st Aug

The brush from the falling leaf, notes of singing birds, intermittent reflection for the late afternoon sun, we invite you for a cuppa, al fresco style @ Blu Jaz – take a coffee break – we serve them a la mode, an affogato, if you will. Highlights this week:-

Monday

A new arrangement – Origins is a 6 piece group with passion, playing their originals and covers, Leo leads with rhythms and horns following – a night of bluenote, birdland jazz styles. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

Thursday

Can we say Swing Magic?! It’s a wicked combination with Jitterbugs helming Swing Fling – a lindy hop session for those with 2 left feet, right feet, whatever hands and fee you think you’ve got! A free taster class for the uninitiated from 7:30pm onwards @ Cafe and then put on those dancing shoes while DJ Sing spins blues, jazz, charleston on deck.

Those chillin’ and on their behinds on our lovely Blu Jaz seats, watch for Danny, our resident Illusionist for some wonderous magic. Leave those cynical hearts at home and just dwell in our magic for the night. 8pm onwards @ all 3 levels

Friday

Let’s all JUMP JUMP JUMP for joy as we welcome Greg Lyon’s Quartet back this Friday – all the way from the chilled, wet winds of London, Greg returns with refreshed energy for all good patrons. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

YO YO YO! Hot off the press! Read all about it! For tonight only, we’re doing the rojak of Jazz lovers – featuring Floods on drums, Bani on Bass, Mei on Keys and Corey Manders on sax.. it DA BOMB - why? cos they rock. So check them out TONIGHT @ Cafe from 9:30pm onwards. Regular program resumes next week.

Boogie on down with Pushin’ On for their monthly crazeeeee and mind blowin’ aural installment @ Blu Jaz. From Funk to hip hop to soul, they only give you their best. Every time. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

For those who crave for a little something more international, our new duo plays it like none other – featuring Muhd Noor and Sean Letts on a myriad of musical instruments, these 2 hotties (musical hotties, that is !) will bring you on a journey from the Middle East to Africa and mayhaps even New Orleans. 9pm onwards @ Space

Saturday

After a smashin’ Sat night with the Wicked Aura boys last Sat, Ayaschool returns with a brand new vocalist to Blu Jaz – Han Jin. In store for us would be great music and effectious energy from Aya and crew. Nothing but the best from her sets. I would say be there or be square, but that,  itself, isn’t detrimental. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe.

Nomsta from “Jammin’” brings on a new night with new boys – tHUMSUP – a nite of booty bass, proper electro, afro bassliness, nasty fun, dirty partying and our secret mascot with some cunning visuals. Basically, a night of fun and I’m not saying that it’s clean either. 9pm onwards @ Lounge

Jive etc is more than just etecera etecera etecera with Saskia and gang. Bringing their love of Reggae from the Philippines, they invite their friends to share some of them sweet tunes with them. Join them and dance to a different beat. 9:30pm onwards @ Space
Peace out

29th June – 4th July

It’s a party…. what is? WE are! It’s a drinks party, a dinner party, a party just for you and your friends. This week @ Blu Jaz:

Monday

The last evening the talented Quinzy Band is playing in Singapore… all the way from Canada, catch their original songs performed by 4 very very accomplished young gents. 9pm onwards @ Cafe

Tuesday and Wednesday

Faithfully and surely, we’re wooed by the interesting sounds of jazz by Grooveworks. Led by Greg Lyons, he brings his students (all professional musicians in other genres of music) to new heights. 9pm onwards. Tues @ Space, Wed @ Cafe

Thursday

Swing Fling! Dance Dance Dance! but it’s not the revolution.. it’s better and more fun, a night of Lindy Hop brought to you by Jitterbugs. 7:30pm onwards for free lesson and jam away with us from 8:30pm onwards

Friday

Greg Lyons and his crew are in DA HOUSE. you hear? The haunting notes from his sax coupled by the whimsical rhythms of the percussion make friday nigths @ Blu Jaz just right. 9:30pm @ Cafe

It IS the first Friday of the month and this means that Good Times RULE Lounge… The night will feature a progressive mix of old school hiphop, breaks, electro, minimal, house, dubstep, dnb and jungle provided by your favorite DJs…

They be clearing the floor for you to bust your signature moves. 9pm @ Lounge

Featuring: DJ Rough, DJ Ash and DJ Fats

And we see the return of the amazing duo: Muhd Noor and Shawn Letts – between the 2 of them, they cover more then half dozen instruments to bring some sweeet sounds to SPACE. A huge influence from Africa, Latin America and even the Middle East, they bring the world sounds to our top floor. From 9:30pm onwards.

Saturday

dum dum dum dum… drumroll pleaseeeeeee – AYASCHOOL presents.. a night of mayhem with Ms Sekine on keyboard, driving her group and audience to frenzy over her cool music with more than a dose of passion. 9:30pm onwards @ Cafe

And serving a different music fare @ Lounge is RiceMagnet – all the way from Hong Kong and Taipei – it’s all about folk rock. Crossing continents, the band’s sound has been accordingly influenced by a range of alternative/indie/rock artists, with the resulting sound a blend of Red Hot Chili Peppers meets Wu Bai & China Blue.

RICEMAGNET consists of Yi-Ching Chung on guitar and lead vocals and David Ma on guitar, bass and vocals, both of whom have extensive performing experience.

The band has performed in a number of established indie music venues in both Taipei and Hong Kong, including The UnderWorld, The Living Room and The Riverside in Taipei, and the Fringe Club, The Wanch, The Cavern, Peel Fresco Music Lounge, joyce is not here, MegaBox, TST Gateway and Le Rideau in Hong Kong. 9:30pm @ Lounge

Peace Out, y’all

15th June – 20th June

A wise one said – if your work is fun then work your life away. I’ve, since relegated him to the other category : the un-wise. We have some fun times for you and ‘forget pills’ coming in liquid form by the names of San Miguel, Erdinger, Tiger and such.

MONDAY

If you’re feeling the work week blues, come down and join the Quinzy Band tonight for some good ole fashion music – fresh from rock/pop radios and such. While this Canadian band is in Singapore, they’ll be play @ Blu Jaz on Mondays to help rock the blues away. Commencing from 9pm @ Cafe

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY

let’s all say it… GRRRRRROVEWORKS baby! it’s jazz in the house with Greg Lyon’s and friends – a band of enthusiastic musicians experimenting with jazz. 9pm onwards @ Space on Tuesday and @ Cafe on Wednesday

THURSDAY

Grab your flirty skirt or your 1920s suspenders! We’re going swinging! A swing fling that is, an evening of Lindy Hop – a dance filled with laughter and fun…. free class awaits you at 7:30pm by the Teacherbugs of Jitterbugs! @ Cafe.

FRIDAY

Greg Lyon’s Quartet returns to Cafe (1st Flr) with some favorites and even more experimental sounds, so come along, have a sit – better yet – order your favorite poison- and tap along. 9:30pm onwards

They heeded our call of return so Dustpan Recordings take the decks @ Lounge (2nd Flr) this Friday with their uptempo house mix. Featuring Kane Ian, William aka Mr Pirated, Kane Juan, Todd Omotani, Ming Knackle 9pm to 3am

Angelina graces Space with her hypnotic hip-shakin’ movements from 9pm for a Middle Eastern flava. Quinzy comes back with us from 11pm onwards with some wicked fast tracks to keep the party going.

SATURDAY

Ayaschool is on with some class and some cool -  Eddie Jansen on bass, Tan Boon Gee ( i heard he is a genius) on percussion with Alemay Fernandez on vox. A little bird told me that a super secret guest will be ushered up on stage and this super secret guest has a voice that would charm the knickers off my granny. “Nuff said – you should hear this, in person. 9:30pm @ Cafe

And for those party goers, KoFlow and friends show off their mastery of all things funky with the after Skateboard Party – this is the night to move those butt and show off those lightin’ steps. 10pm onwards @ Lounge.

Peace Out