Intergenerational Entertainment, Mount Slamet Jazz 2024 Gives Interesting Festival Experience

Sal Priadi at the 2024 Mount Slamet Jazz (Photo: Doc. Gunung Jazz)

BANYUMAS - Held for the first time, the 2024 Mount Slamet Jazz was successful as the opening ceremony for the 2024 Mount Series Jazz series. Taking place at the Palawi Campground, Wana Wisata Baturraden, Banyumas, Central Java on Saturday, May 11, the festival opened nicely through the appearance of Cresensia Naibaho, a young jazz singer from Yogyakarta who appeared in a cheerful and interactive mood from the choice of the colorful fashion he chose.

After that there was Borderline feat. Nita Aartsen which presents a touch of jazz and ethnicity in harmony. Opened with the song of the Betawi area, Jali-Jali, the strain of jazz composition was felt. Throughout the performance with a list set of 5 songs, the harmonic game of Rega Dauna gave a dominating and memorable pattern.

The sky water fell so hard since noon, but did not dampen the enthusiasm of Jama'ah Al-Jazziyah to come. No less than 1500 people came from around Banyumas and the surrounding cities. The event had to start just waiting for the rain to subside at 19.15 WIB from what was originally scheduled at 15.30 WIB.

Young people began to fill the Mount Jazz stage area which was decorated with bamboo, and made no distance between the performers and the audience. The surprise, they sang together when Mus Mujiono and Ermy Kullit took action after the jazz band Purwokerto, Langthiep and The Boy Friends performed.

Opened with the hits Puncak Asmara, Nono, he was so familiarly called, accompanied by a tantrum and a plate made his music presentation last night feel 'burning up'. After the song of Doubt, it was Ermy Kullit's turn to invade the 2024 Mount Slamet Jazz stage with the song Pasrah, Standby Me (cover version of Ben E. King), and Kasih.

"This is what comes to young students, so they can get cheap tickets," joked Ermy, who was responded to by laughter from the audience. This is my song recorded in 1988, hasn't it been born yet?' The joke while opening the song Pasrah accompanied by applause and koor from the audience.

The cross-generation line-up was deliberately presented to meet the needs of the Purwokerto city audience, dubbed the "Local City". But in fact, the music presentation at Mount Slamet Jazz unites parents and young people.

The audience is still standing until the top performer, Sal Priadi takes the stage at 23.15 WIB. In Silence, Titik-Titik, Zuzuzaza, Planet, Yes, Already, Photos of Us, Home, Mesra, And Mulia.

I like a stage that has no barrier to the audience. Seeing various jazz events is now a representation of jazz music that is increasingly grounded with the audience. I am very happy to appear in Mount Slamet Jazz which is the opening of the Mount Series Jazz series," said Sal before taking the stage.

Even though it was fog (one element that often appeared in the Mount Jazz event) did not appear that night. The cool atmosphere is still felt with the warmth of the audience's interactions, performers, and presenters.

Providing a typical jazz viewing experience with the city is also a difference between Mount Jazz and other music festivals. At Mount Slamet Jazz, visitors can enjoy durian while watching concerts. Because the Banyumas area and its surroundings are known as quality durian producers.

After this, the 2024 Mount Series Jazz will continue its series in Bromo, East Java. This year, Mount Bromo Jazz will be held for the 16th time. Vina Panduwinata together with a number of national and international musicians have confirmed its appearance. Look forward to the information on the Mount Indonesia Jazz social media.

Selain itu, Jazz Gunung juga didukung oleh para pelaku usaha dan komunitas lokal di Banyumas. Sejumlah jenama lokal seperti Gerai Lodeh, Durian Kampung, Kopi Keprok, Robocop, Ubi Ibe, Batik Sokaraja, Turaya, Sentausa, Heartcorner Records, dan lagi banyak lagi.

"We are consistent and committed to being able to synergize with business activists and the local community so that they can grow together to make a good contribution to the Mount Jazz venue," added Gunung Indonesia Jazz director Bagas Kandiatmono.