JakArt@2006
International Arts, Cultural & Educational Festival

Jazz Competition
Concert Series
24 Agustus - 11 September 2006

Luluk Purwanto and The New Generation
presenting
the New Generation Mezzo Jazz Award
Rp. 50.000.000,-

16 concerts at Universities and Public areas in and around Jakarta. ( Jabotabek.) Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang, Bekasi

Luluk Purwanto and Djarum Super Mezzo presented “the New Generation Jazz Award”, an Award designed to encourage young musicians to keep the jazz tradition in Indonesia alive, and through which young musicians can be given the opportunity to fulfill their talent and potential. 
The New Generation Jazz Award is aimed at young Indonesian musicians from 18 to age 30.

for more information:

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QUICKY - JAKARTA  / winner of
the New Generation Mezzo Award 2006

Distinguished members of the Jury for the finals: Ireng Maulana, Idang Rasjidi, Karim Suweileh, Oele Pattiselano, Dullah Suweileh

Prior to the concerts of Luluk Purwanto and the Helsdingen Trio, a jazz combo of up to 5 Indonesian musicians will be invited to perform as an opening act. (A jazz combo is by definition a small band of jazz musicians (instrumentalists and vocalists)) A maximum of 14 jazz combos will be selected during a pre-selection process. A committee of distinguished music professionals will be present at each of these performances. One day, will be set aside for all participating combos to perform. These performances will also be judged. The Committee will select the award recipients based on the 2 performances. The winner will receive a cash price of Rp. 50.000.000,- . The winners of the New Generation MEZZO Jazz award will also be invited to perform as featured Guest Star on the last day of the tour.

prayers for the finals

Participants Randy Muhammad Pradipta
& Adhi Nugraha Soegiharto

For more information please visit: http://www.luluk.com/newgeneration.html

Participants Karty Rosen and Franky

Because of the unique composition of the group, with Luluk regarded as one of Indonesia’s foremost jazz artists closely working together with International Jazz musicians, this program will be a true cultural exchange.  As such, the tour will serve to promote better relationships among different cultures, mutual understandings and world peace. The Stage Bus with Luluk Purwanto & the Helsdingen trio are an Internationally recognized jazz ensemble, dedicated to bringing their music to audiences around the world and continually breaking new ground for the acceptance and appreciation of improvised music.