Free gigs to catch (Drummer focused)

[weckl-x]

I'm posting these here, under (Drums), instead of the official Soft events section, so that it can reach drummers who are interested in checking out gigs, with a focus on the drummer technique/approach.

Genre: jazz, swing, fusion, bebop drumming

Anabel Chew Ensemble
Singapore
6 Mar 07, Tue, 7.30pm & 8.30pm, Concourse

The ensemble will be performing rearrangements of standard jazz repertoire, bringing in new sounds to Swing, Bebop and fusion standards by composers Oliver Nelson, Charlie Parker, Clifford Brown and Herbie Hancock. Performing this evening will be Annabel Chew (flute), Sendy Stepvina (Piano) and Wong Wei Lung (drums) and a guest bassist.
Another Esplanade Presents Programme

http://www.esplanade.com

 

[weckl-x]

Genre: jazz, swing, bebop, big band

STRIKE UP THE SWING BAND
9 Mar (Fri)
The Concourse

BROKEN ORANGE FENCE Singapore
6:30pm (45mins)

BABYLAND Australia & Japan
9:15pm (45mins)

BROKEN ORANGE FENCE
Broken Orange Fence is a jazz oriented band that performs both standards and original compositions with the occasional tinge of local flavour. Comprising musicians who have been active in the local jazz circuit, the band has delighted audiences all across the social strata since their debut in 2005. With their reinterpretation of popular Singaporean folk tunes such as Rasa Sayang and Mandarin oldies such as Wo Yao Ni, Broken Orange Fence champions the cause of putting the public appeal back into a genre misconstrued as inaccessible.

9 Mar (Fri) • The Concourse • FREE (first-come-first served)
6:30pm (45mins)

BABYLAND
Babyland takes you on a rollercoaster ride of classic swing with a twist, from Ellington, Basie and Louis Jordan standards to the big band music of Sun Ra and John Coltrane. Babyland is Tim, Darren, Clayton and Aya.

9 Mar (Fri) • The Concourse • FREE (first-come-first served)
9pm (45mins)
http://www.mosaicmusicfestival.com/lr-swingband.html

Managed to catch Broken Orange Fence tonight (http://brokenorangefence.com/), really enjoyable. They'll be playing another set on Monday, for those who are interested to catch them. 7.15PM I believe.

The drummer, according to the webiste, is Lin Chow, his cymbals sounded great, really blended well together. I personally felt his set was tuned a little too low, more rockish then jazz, but I guess that's something very personal to each of us.

 

[weckl-x]

More swing and jazz coming up tomorrow, I'll probably be going.

A SWING THING
12 Mar (Mon)
Nokia Music Station

BROKEN ORANGE FENCE Singapore
7:30pm (45mins)

THE GOODFELLAS QUARTET Singapore
8:45pm (45mins)

JAM SESSION
10pm (60mins)

BROKEN ORANGE FENCE
Broken Orange Fence is a jazz oriented band that performs both standards and original compositions with the occasional tinge of local flavour. Comprising musicians who have been active in the local jazz circuit, the band has delighted audiences all across the social strata since their debut in 2005. With their reinterpretation of popular Singaporean folk tunes such as Rasa Sayang and Mandarin oldies such as Wo Yao Ni, Broken Orange Fence champions the cause of putting the public appeal back into a genre misconstrued as inaccessible.

12 Mar (Mon) • Nokia Music Station • FREE (first-come-first served)
7:30pm (45mins)

THE GOODFELLAS QUARTET
The Goodfellas Quartet started when Andrew Lim, guitarist and leader of the group, decided to set up a group to explore jazz music in an unusual string format to revisit classic tunes and arrangements which have long been forgotten. This hugely ignored instrumentation has proven unique in its sound, musical and emotional scope. The first in a series of projects, they will be concentrating on the great Benny Goodman Group repertoire. The Goodfellas Quartet comprises of Andrew and Kim Chye on the guitar, Shu Mei on the violin and Brandon on the Double Bass.

12 Mar (Mon) • Nokia Music Station • FREE (first-come-first served)
8:45pm (45mins)

JAM SESSION

12 Mar (Mon) • Nokia Music Station • FREE (first-come-first served)
10pm (60mins)

Be sure to check out these URLs for updates
http://www.mosaicmusicfestival.com/index.html
http://www.esplanade.com

 

[hi]

hey weckl-x, caught broken orange fence on Friday night too! my gosh... they were awesome... thanks again!

 

[weckl-x]

Wow, those who didn't go tonight missed out on a great treat!

The jam session at the end ended 1/2 hour behind schedule because the musicians were just so fired up! Absolutely kicked ass.

Featured Mario Serio, and guys from ChromaZone, bassist - Christy Smith drummer - Ed Layman. Including two young 12-year-old kids who got behind the keys and drums!

Of course, plus Singapore's very own Jimmy Lee, who well looked like he could have solo'ed till we all missed our buses.

If you missed it, you've got another chance on thursday.

Thu, 15 Mar 07
Jazzology
7.30-8.15pm Mario Serio Trio (Singapore)
Mario Serio leads his trio in an evening of jazz standards and uplifting tunes
that will fire up your evening.

8.45-9.30pm Mario Serio Project (Singapore)
Mario Serio and featured guests artists come together with smooth sounds
and upbeat songs to celebrate the joy and spirit that is jazz.

10-11pm
Jam Session
(Singapore)

 

[weckl-x]

BUMP. Jam session again tonight, if you're lucky, you might catch Jimmy in action again. Wonder who else is going to turn up for that.

Jazz fans check out drummer Darren Moore at 9pm tonight. Sweet.

IMPROV Jazz
15 Mar (Thu)
The Concourse

XOR Singapore
6:30pm (30mins)

INTER-SPACEWAYS-INCORPORATED Australia
9pm (45mins)

XOR
Traditional mainstream jazz, Latin, pop, rock, funk, fusion and world music are some of the influences with which the group explores open forms of improvisation which are structured, textured and cohesive. XoR is Tze, Elvin, Bryan and Boon Chye, with Wei Lung as guest drummer.

15 Mar (Thu) • The Concourse • FREE (first-come-first served)
6:30pm (30mins)

INTER-SPACEWAYS-INCORPORATED
Internationally-renowned performers - lecturers from LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts, Darren Moore (drums) and Tim O’Dwyer (saxes/bass clarinet) - explore free jazz in a high octane set.

15 Mar (Thu) • The Concourse • FREE (first-come-first served)
9pm (45mins)

 

[weckl-x]

My friend who's there now, says that it's Mario, Tan Boon Gee on drums, and Joshua Wan on bass. Killer!

Go down now!

 

[weckl-x]

Guys interested in Jazz/Swing, head down to Botanic Gardens this weekend.

Concert: Big Band Bash 2007
Date : 25 Mar
Time : 5pm - 7pm
Venue : Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Contact : Visitor Services (6471 7361)
Content : Thomson Jazz Club presents an afternoon of jazz played by Thomson Jive Band, Thomson Swing Band and Thomson Big Band. Spend a lazy afternoon with us on an emerald lawn, cradled in lush tropical greenery, listening to foot-tapping tunes. Come alone or bring the family and friends. Don’t forget the all-important picnic basket. See you there!

http://www.sbg.org.sg/calendar/regisform.asp?ID=347

 

[RudimentalDrummer]

I like this Thread Weckl...it's great - this thread should goes into - "STICKY" man....cheers !

 

[chewy]

Guys interested in Jazz/Swing, head down to Botanic Gardens this weekend.

Concert: Big Band Bash 2007
Date : 25 Mar
Time : 5pm - 7pm
Venue : Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Contact : Visitor Services (6471 7361)
Content : Thomson Jazz Club presents an afternoon of jazz played by Thomson Jive Band, Thomson Swing Band and Thomson Big Band. Spend a lazy afternoon with us on an emerald lawn, cradled in lush tropical greenery, listening to foot-tapping tunes. Come alone or bring the family and friends. Don’t forget the all-important picnic basket. See you there!

http://www.sbg.org.sg/calendar/regisform.asp?ID=347

Just found this thread while googling for a certain drummer. Please kindly update more so I can follow and keep updated with the local drummers scene?

 

[Akira-Portnoy]

hey guys,is the 25th march a free event?

 

[jeepers]

Note this thread is from way back. '07. Sheesh.

 

[Akira-Portnoy]

L o l. k. hahhhhhh

 

[alvinthedrummer]

Do check out Soulitude and myself at Dubliner (every Friday night from 9.30pm to 12.45am) located in Winston House at Oxley Road. Very casual venue...great place to chill out for a drink and a few games of pool...