Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival
- Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival
Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JIJJF) is one of the largest jazz festivals in the world Fact|date=September 2008 Jakarta, Indonesia. An annual jazz festival held every early March it was designed to be one of the largest jazz festivals globally. It was held for the first time, in 2005, approximately 125 groups and 1,405 artists performed in 146 shows. The festival was attended by 57,800 visitors, during its three-day stretch. Fact|date=September 2008
Up until the fourth Festival in 2008, there were 180 Indonesian and international groups, and 1,600 artists that performed in 300 shows on the festivals 18 stages. The festival in 2008 was attended by 69,000. Fact|date=September 2008
"Bringing the World to Indonesia"
JIJJF’s motto, “Bringing the World to Indonesia”, is implemented through the act of inviting numerous international artists to the festival. This is not only intended to treat the public with a feast of international talents, but also as an opportunity for international artists to see the talent of Indonesia’s jazz musicians, as well as jazz improvisations paired with Indonesian traditional music and also arouse collaborations on JIJJF’s stages.
During the four years of the festival, collaborations create a new musical harmony. People of diverse background (nation and culture) meet in harmony through jazz.
Peter F. Gontha, the director claims that musicians are the appropriate ambassadors to vocalize peace.
JIJJF’s Artists: 2005-2008
Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival showcases jazz, and other genres, including the ‘jazz ‘n beyond’ form presented by DJs. As a result, JIJJF’s performance areas are always packed with audience from a wide range of age groups. It is a fact that most foreign musicians were awed that JIJJF also attracts teenage viewers.
External links
* http://www.javajazzfestival.com
* http://www.jf-pro.com]
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