Ron King And Samm Henshaw Amazed By The Spirit Of Indonesian Audience At Java Jazz Festival 2022

Samm Henshaw (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - A number of international musicians such as Ron King and Samm Henshaw acknowledged the enthusiasm and love of the Indonesian audience at BNI International Java Jazz 2022.

"Are you all having fun? It feels great to be back in Jakarta again," said the famous trumpet player Ron King, during his performance on the last day of the Java Jazz Festival 2022, Sunday, May 29

Ron said he hoped that the spirit of music lovers in Indonesia and his performance could cure the longing for live music festivals and concerts

"I know things have been driving us crazy lately, but let's have some time and rest, we're going to slow down this time," said Ron after performing one of his popular compositions, "Cascade".

He also performed "Party Time" by Lee Morgan, which was popular in the '50s.

Ron King Big Band previously accompanied Ahmad Dhani's performance on the second day of the 2022 Java Jazz Festival, Saturday, May 28.

The big band has performed at Java Jazz several times. On Friday, May 27, his band, Ron King Horn Section, accompanied Adikara Fardy.

On the other hand, British soloist Samm Henshaw looks so impressed with the fans who sing along from the beginning to the end of the show.

"You all are the best! Jakarta is getting hotter tonight!" said Henshaw to cheers from the audience. quoted from ANTARA, Monday, May 30.

Henshaw performed several of his flagship songs, including "Thoughts and Prayers", "It Won't Change", "All Good", "East Detroit", to "Broke".

"I'm so happy to be in this beautiful country. It's crazy to be standing here with you guys, you guys are so awesome!" said Henshaw.

Besides Ron King Big Band and Samm Henshaw, there were also foreign musicians on the last day of the Java Jazz Festival, namely Dirty Loops, Jarrod Lawson, Mononeon, Shelea with special guests Michael Paulo, Lucy Yeghiazaryan, and Johnny Stimson.