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2019
JAZZ IMPROVISATION FOR CLASSICAL MUSICIANS - THE FOUR PRIMARY SCALES OF JAZZ IMPROVISATION
DATE: 22 NOV 2019, FRI
VENUE: NIE-NTU, RECITAL ROOM
TIME: 2.30PM - 4PM
Conducted by JASS Executive Director & Music Director Jeremy Monteiro with his musician friends Tamagoh (Drums), Sean Hong Wei (Saxophone) and Kenji Nakano (Double Bass), they played snippets of “Autumn Leaves” and “This I Dig of You” among other jazz standards to demonstrate the improvisational techniques.
JASSO PINNACLE CONCERT 2019: A JAZZY BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION OF SINGAPORE-UK FRIENDSHIP
DATE: 15 NOV 2019, FRI
VENUE: VICTORIA THEATRE
TIME: 7.30PM - 9.30PM
Jazz Association (Singapore) is proud to present its inaugural Pinnacle Concert by the Jazz Association Singapore Orchestra (JASSO), and would like to thank Guest-of-Honour Mr S Iswaran, Minister for Communications and Information & Minister-in-Charge of Trade Relations and British High Commissioner to Singapore, HE Kara Owen for attending the concert.
Led by Music Director Jeremy Monteiro with Associate Music Director Weixiang Tan, the concert will feature top vocalist Tina May from the UK as well as well-known and established Singaporean vocalists, Louis Soliano and Alemay Fernandez. Other guest musicians from the UK include Alan Barnes, who has twice been named BBC Jazz Musician of the Year, and Trumpeter Henry Lowther, best known for his work with jazz luminaries Kenny Wheeler and the great British jazz icon Johnny Dankworth. On lead trumpet is Tom Walsh who despite having been a professional musician for only a few years, has already been featuring alongside the likes of multi-Grammy Award-winning musician, Quincy Jones.
VSA OUT LOUD 2019: POETRY MEETS JAZZ
DATE: 5 NOV 2019, TUE
VENUE: THE ARTS HOUSE AT THE OLD PARLIAMENT
TIME: 8PM - 9.30PM
JASS Associate Music Director Weixiang Tan and bassist Kenji Nakano performed at the Singapore Writers Festival - VSA OUT LOUD: Poetry Meets Jazz.
Presented by Very Special Arts (VSA) and in collaboration with the JASS and Writing Through, the youths from VSA shared their original poems to the accompaniment of live jazz.
We were able to witness how the participants overcome challenges with grace, courage, bravery and most importantly, love.
JAZZ APPRECIATION TALK - A BRIEF HISTORY OF JAZZ @ MADURO
DATE: 2 NOV 2019, SAT
VENUE: MADURO
TIME: 4PM - 5.30PM
Professor Jeremy Monteiro explored the evolution of jazz from the early 1900s through to the present day with his musician friends, Shawn Letts (Saxophone), Teng Siheng (Bass) and Yap Ting Wei (Drums).
OPENING OF EURASIAN HERITAGE GALLERY
DATE: 21 SEP 2019, SAT
VENUE: EURASIAN ASSOCIATION
TIME: 3PM - 5PM
The new Eurasian Heritage Gallery (EHG) was launched by President Halimah Yacob at the The Eurasian Association (EA).
A highlight of the launch was the debut of a song specially composed by JASS Executive Director and Music Director Jeremy Monteiro to commemorate the EA’s centennial. Entitled ‘To be Eurasian, to be Singaporean - It’s One and the Same’, Jeremy’s composition was inspired by an article written by EA Heritage Chairperson, Julia d’Silva titled, ‘I am Eurasian and Singaporean – Same, Same’. Celebrating the Eurasian community as one that is Singaporean in all its diversity in heritage and achievements. It was performed by Alemay Fernandez, accompanied by the Jazz Association Singapore Orchestra (JASSO).
KOREA-SINGAPORE JAZZ NIGHT
(2019 KOREA FESTIVAL)
DATE: 7 SEP 2019, SAT
VENUE: SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS, SHAW FOUNDATION SYMPHONY STAGE
TIME: 6PM - 7.15PM
Jazz Association (Singapore) collaborated with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to present the Korea-Singapore Jazz Night, as part of the on-going initiative to promote cultural exchange between Korea and Singapore.
The annual Korea Festival presents a musical concert by the hottest artists of the nation in its programme of events. This year will mark the very first time a jazz concert is part of the festival's line-up and will feature two groups of esteemed performers from both countries - the Jazz Association (Singapore)'s JASS Ensemble from Singapore, led by JASS Music Director and Singapore's King of Swing, Jeremy Monteiro, and Heo So Young, an acclaimed jazz vocalist hailing from Korea, with her band.
WELCOME TO MY WORLD 2019: STEPPING STONES
DATE: 24 AUG 2019, SAT
VENUE: GATEWAY THEATRE
TIME: 3PM
Jazz Association (Singapore) is glad to be able to work with Very Special Arts (VSA) once again for their annual concert, Welcome To My World 2019: Stepping Stones - it has indeed been a wonderful experience for all of us, including JASS Associate Music Director Weixiang Tan, Ben Poh (Bass) and Rafaee Mahmood (Drums) and guest vocalist Lily Hargrove.
Over the last year, JASS has begun to weave inclusiveness into our programmes to bring jazz to the underserved communities and it is our joy to partner with VSA, whose dedication is to develop and transform their beneficiaries with special needs through the arts.
JAZZ ASSOCIATION SINGAPORE ORCHESTRA (JASSO) - HIGHLIGHTS OF 2018-2019
DATE: 13 JULY 2019, SAT
VENUE: SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS, SHAW FOUNDATION SYMPHONY STAGE
TIME: 6PM - 7.15PM
Led by Music Director Jeremy Monteiro with Associate Music Director Weixiang Tan, and featuring Guest Vocalists Louis Soliano and Alemay Fernandez, and Rapper THELIONCITYBOY.
Celebrate the highlights of the JASS Orchestras' repertoire the past year-to-date and the premiere of the Big Band version of Jeremy Monteiro’s snappy jazz-blues composition, “Mount Olive.”
With performances by vocalists Louis Soliano and Alemay Fernandez, and guest rapper THELIONCITYBOY, this special concert by the Jazz Association Singapore Orchestra (JASSO) features repertoire highlights ranging from innovative original compositions to swinging jazz standards to pulsating Latin Jazz and Brazilian Jazz.
This concert is in conjunction with SBG160 and Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Festival 2019.
JAZZ APPRECIATION TALK - A BRIEF HISTORY OF JAZZ BY PROFESSOR JEREMY MONTEIRO & FRIENDS
DATE: 1 JUL 2019, MON
VENUE: PASIR RIS CREST SECONDARY SCHOOL
TIME: 1PM - 1:50PM
Jazz Association (Singapore) had the honour to be invited to Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School to present a talk at their afternoon assembly to the entire student cohort. JASS Executive Director & Music Director Professor Jeremy Monteiro led the talk alongside drummer Tamagoh, bassist Ben Poh and Sean Hong Wei who plays the saxophone.
Thank you to Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School for having us, Principal Mr Tan Shun Loong for trusting JASS and providing us with this opportunity as well as Teacher Mr Ronald Lim who worked with us to make this talk possible.
JAZZ IT UP! A JAZZY CELEBRATION OF CHINESE SONGS
DATE AND TIME:
(SAT) 8 JUN 2019, 8PM
(SUN) 9 JUN 2019, 3PM - MATINEE
(SUN) 9 JUN 2019, 7PM
VENUE: SINGAPORE CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE. FAR EAST ORGANIZATION AUDITORIUM, LEVEL 9
Jazz up your evening with the Jazz Association Singapore Orchestra (JASSO) led by Singapore's "King of Swing" and Music Director Jeremy Monteiro, and Associate Music Director Weixiang Tan. Singers Joanna Dong, Jasmine Chen and Melissa Tham will perform jazz renditions of well-loved Chinese songs.
LION CITY YOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL 2019 FINALE CONCERT - THE SONGS OF PORGY AND BESS
DATE: 18 MAY 2019, SAT
VENUE: SINGAPORE CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE. FAR EAST ORGANIZATION AUDITORIUM, LEVEL 9
TIME: 7.30PM
Jazz Association (Singapore) proudly presents the 3rd Lion City Youth Jazz Festival Concert (LCYJF) 2019- The Songs of Porgy & Bess, featuring international jazz-star mentors with the outstanding young musicians of the Jazz Association Singapore Youth Orchestra (JASSYO!).
Led by Music Director Jeremy Monteiro, with Associate Music Director Weixiang Tan, the concert features Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Carmen Bradford and vocalist-virtuoso Kenny Washington as the featured mentor-vocalists. The repertoire for the evening will feature the well-known songs and themes of the Gershwin Musical, Porgy & Bess, like the classics “Summertime” and “I Got Plenty ‘O Nuttin.’”
LION CITY YOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL 2019 WORKSHOP SERIES
DATE: 13 - 17 MAY 2019
VENUE: LASELLE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS, 1 MCNALLY STREET, SINGAPORE 187490
TIME: 5.30PM - 6.30PM
The Jazz Association (Singapore) (JASS) organises the annual Lion City Youth Jazz Festival, its linchpin event centred around youth musicians. It comprises a series of workshops and rehearsals culminating in a finale concert, with a focus on nurturing the talent and developing the skills of youth
musicians under the tutelage of international jazz legends and prominent professional jazz musicians specially-invited to be their mentors. The signature of this festival is the week-long series of workshops under its "On-Stage Learning Programme," and immersive and practical programme for youth musicians to experience rehearsing and playing at professional levels of jazz performance.
CELEBRATING UNESCO INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY 2019
DATE: 27 APR 2019, SAT
VENUE: SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS, SHAW FOUNDATION SYMPHONY STAGE
TIME: 6PM - 7.30PM
Join the Jazz Association Singapore Youth Orchestra (JASSYO!) as we celebrate UNESCO International Jazz Day. Admission is Free!
UNESCO International Jazz Day highlights jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe, bringing together people across the globe to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots, future and impact, and its role in promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect for human rights; promoting freedom of expression; fostering gender equality; and reinforcing the role of youth in enacting social change.
Don't miss this global celebration of the universal language of jazz taking place at the historic Singapore Botanic Gardens, our very own UNESCO World Heritage Site!
JAZZ ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE) BENEFIT GALA DINNER 2019 - SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
DATE: 5 APRIL 2019
VENUE: SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, SINGAPORE
TIME: 7.30PM
The Gala, held at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore and titled "Some Enchanted Evening" features celebrated vocalist Kenny Washington. The theme takes inspiration from the ethereal magic, fairytale romance and the otherworldly enchantment evoked by the tune "Some Enchanted Evening" from the 1949 musical Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "South Pacific."
TECHNICAL TALK - JAZZ IMPROVISATION FOR CLASSICAL MUSICIANS BY PROFESSOR JEREMY MONTEIRO & FRIENDS
DATE: 21 MAR 2019, THU
VENUE: NIE CHORAL ROOM
TIME: 12PM - 1:30PM
Jazz Association (Singapore) (JASS) is bringing back another round of technical talk "Jazz Improvisation for Classical Musicians: The 4 Primary Scales of Jazz Improvisation" at National Institute of Education (NIE) and making it FREE for everyone to attend.
Join JASS Executive Director & Music Director Jeremy Monteiro, Rit Xu, Tamagoh and Teng Siheng as they demonstrate the techniques of jazz improvisation and how to apply these techniques of these techniques to your interpretation of music. This is a classical workshop for classically-trained musicians who wish to learn the techniques of jazz improvisation.
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This talk is supported by the Dorothy Cheung Art Appreciation Series.
SI CHUAN DOU HUA "MUSICAL BENTO BOX"
DATE: 6 MAR 2019, WED
VENUE: UOB PLAZA, ATRIUM
TIME: 7PM - 8PM
In collaboration with Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant and Singapore Chinese Orchestra, Jazz Association (Singapore) is glad to be a part of "Musical Bento Box 2019 - The Best of Both Worlds".
Happening on 6 Mar (Wed), 7-8pm at UOB Plaza Atrium - the performance is FREE and open to the public so be sure to join us as we bring Jazz Association Singapore Youth Orchestra (JASSYO!) to the heart of the city!
JAZZ APPRECIATION TALK - A BRIEF HISTORY OF JAZZ WITH PROFESSOR JEREMY MONTEIRO & FRIENDS
DATE: 2 MAR 2019, SAT
VENUE: LIBRARY@ESPLANADE
TIME: 3PM - 4.30PM
JASS Executive Director & Music Director Professor Jeremy Monteiro will be sharing about the journey and developments of jazz from the early 1990s to the present day. He will be accompanied by JASSO musicians Shawn Letts, Teng Siheng and Tamagoh, who will be performing together during the talk.
Definitely not one to be missed so be sure to join us at "A Brief History of Jazz", a jazz appreciation talk for all who are new to jazz and also jazz fans who would like to know more!
TECHNICAL TALK - JAZZ IMPROVISATION FOR CLASSICAL MUSICIANS BY PROFESSOR JEREMY MONTEIRO & FRIENDS
DATE: 16 FEB 2019, SAT
VENUE: NAFA CAMPUS 3, MPH
TIME: 3PM - 4.30PM
"Jazz Improvisation for Classical Musicians - The Four Primary Scales of Jazz Improvisation" is conducted by Jazz Association (Singapore)'s Music Director and Singapore’s “King of Swing” Jeremy Monteiro. Also featuring award-winning Flutist and Composer Rit Xu, this is a technical workshop for classically-trained musicians who wish to learn the techniques of jazz improvisation. Interested members of the public are also welcome to attend.
Join Jeremy and Rit as they demonstrate the techniques of jazz improvisation and how to apply these techniques to your interpretation of music.
JAZZ ASSOCIATION SINGAPORE ORCHESTRA AT THE 2019 JAZZ EDUCATION NETWORK CONFERENCE - BIG BAND SOUNDS FROM SINGAPORE
DATE: 11 JANUARY 2019
VENUE: VISIONS STAGE, GRAND SIERRA RESORT, RENO, NEVADA
The Jazz Association Singapore Orchestra is honoured to be selected to perform at the conference as the JEN President's Choice.
The repertoire will feature swinging international jazz standards, jazzy arrangements of traditional tunes from Southeast Asia, and original compositions by Singaporean composers.