WVC Malaysian Jazz Ensemble

WVC

Malaysian Jazz Ensemble

As the music world contends with the pandemic and its ramifications, musicians are taking matters into their own hands. Despite months of planning by the organisers, the much anticipated MJPF-TGT Jazz Fest was initially postponed and eventually cancelled due to the erratic surges of Covid-19 cases happening in Malaysia. It is heartbreaking to say that this highlights merely but one of the many cancellations of events in the creative industry worldwide because of the coronavirus pandemic. The live music season is in peril as social distancing and self-quarantining make performing live music and attending live shows all but impossible. Still, in times of adversity and change, this has incited creative opportunities and the birth of an exciting musical affair!

The Malaysian Jazz Marathon with its theme ‘Keeping Music Alive’, is a virtual 12hour jazz-athon that is happening on a Sunday, this November 15. Featuring 20 diverse musical acts that volunteered to be part of this fundraiser concert, the Malaysian Jazz Marathon aims to not only provide a platform for local jazz musicians to flaunt their talents and grace the stages once again, but also as a means to raise funds for the Malaysian Jazz Piano festival’s latest cause - the Malaysian Real Book (MRB) Project.

A brainchild of musical icon Michael Veerapen and 8 other Malaysian jazz pianists, MJPF started off primarily as a gathering for pianists alike and evolved into a festival for all that celebrates the jazz tradition and community in Malaysia. The MRB Project, spearheaded by Tay Cher Siang, will be a compilation and showcase of acclaimed Malaysian popular tunes and folk songs - a first of its kind in the history of Malaysian music. Optimistically, not only will the international jazz community have easier access to Malaysian music, but it is in hope that this contributes to the preservation and continuity of Malaysia’s cultural legacy for the future generations to come.

In keeping with the Malaysian spirit of #kitajagakita, this online jazz marathon was made possible with our gracious sponsors from Royal Selangor Pewter, RAP Distribution and Jao Tim whose generous contributions are instrumental in keeping Malaysia’s music scene alive, and to our all-star production team - Alex Tan (Starmount Studio), Rozhan Razman (R.M.P Productions), BijanFx (ATAS), JD Wong (Studio 21:05) and Anthony Yap (Big A Productions) who will be tag-teaming in their efforts to ensure that the audience would be able to relish the live performances from home like never before.

Save the date this November 15th and join us on an exuberant yet intimate, back-to-back live music experience through your screens in the comforts (and safety) of your homes! We hope to replicate the feeling of a magical live show and bring you joy through this trying time while we flatten the curve.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Majulah Muzik Malaysia. Keep the music alive.

Part 1:

https://fb.watch/1TahBxCSO0/

Part 2:

https://fb.watch/1Taixiqa9B/

Malaysian Jazz Marathon Write-Ups:

NST: Virtual Jazz Fest Delivers Potent Vibes:

The Malaysian Reserve: 12 Hour Malaysian Jazz Marathon Tomorrow:

Music Press Asia: 12 Hour Jazz Marathon Raises Funds for Malaysian Real Book Project:

The Vibes: Up Front and Personal, Music Never Sleeps:

Nikkei Asia: Malaysian Jazz Swings on Despite Pandemic: