Ijen Summer Jazz Launches Tonight
BANYUWANGI – Two jazz musicians who will hit the Ijen Summer Jazz stage have arrived in Banyuwangi. They are Indonesia's proud musicians, Ermy Kullit and Djaduk Ferianto. last night, Ermy and Djaduk immediately tried out the stage and also carried out a clean rehearsal.
The two jazz musicians are ready to provide great entertainment on the open stage of Jiwa Jawa Resort Ijen, Licin District, later tonight. “Ermy and Djaduk immediately started training together. His vocals are quite good,said Bagas Indyatmono, the manager of Ijen Summer Jazz Java Banana was contacted last night.
This second Ijen Summer Jazz performance really spoiled the audience. With an open amphitheater stage layout, The audience will feel the joy of jazz music set against the beauty of Mount Raung and Meranti.
This second time Ijen Summer Jazz presents musicians from Indonesia's pride, Ermy Kullit and Kua Etnika fronted by Djaduk Ferianto. Kua Etnika will perform first to hit Banyuwangi with its distinctive ethnic jazz musicality.
Next, The cool atmosphere of the Ijen mountains will be warmed by the appearance of Ermy Kullit. Kua Etnika is an art group founded by Djaduk Ferianto, Butet Kartaredjasa, and Purwanto, in the year 1995. The group explores ethnic music that is processed with a modern touch, so that it can be enjoyed by various groups and generations.
In the process of making music, Kua Etnika believes that ethnic music in Indonesia, good instrument, melody, and rhythm, always open to new possibilities. Meanwhile, Ermy Kullit is a famous Indonesian jazz singer.
Pada era 1990-an, Ermy collaborates with big names, like Fariz RM, Billy JB, Chandra Darusman, and Purwatjaraka, to present the album "Who would have thought". His collaborative album which can be said to be the most successful is "The Most Beautiful Moment" with Indra Lesmana which managed to get the best album award at the prestigious AMI Sharp Awards. 2000.
Until now, the name Ermy Kullit still frequently graces various music concerts in the country and always receives a warm welcome from music lovers of various generations. Manager of Ijen Summer Jazz Java Banana, Bagas Indyatmono, said Ijen Summer Jazz brings a nuance that is rarely found in the world of musical performing arts in Indonesia, namely combining natural beauty, culture, and humans, as well as being a place to love the natural mountains which have become a symbol of Indonesian culture.
"In the future, It is hoped that Ijen Summer Jazz can become one of the mainstay arts and culture festivals in Indonesia's tourism program,'' he said. Nice to add, Ijen Spring Jazz Java Banana II tickets are sold for IDR 1.000.000 for premium tickets and Rp 500.000 for festival tickets. Premium tickets include a dinner with the artist and exclusive merchandise.
“Get tickets and accommodation packages at www.jazzgu-nung.com or contact Ferry (085244404610 email: [email protected]) and Yudhi/Aya (081290510610; email: [email protected]),” concluded Bagas. (radar)
