ProBOLINGGO - Natasya Elvira's appearance at BRI Jazz Gunung Series 2 Bromo is the most awaited by the audience. Appearing on Saturday, July 26 at 17.00 WIB, the young jazz soloist based in Jakarta rose to the stage at the Amphitheater Jiwa Java Resort Bromo.
Four, the composition of standard jazz recorded by Miles Davis in 1954, was performed as a repertoire opener. The audience's applause appreciated Natasya's performance, which this time was accompanied by musicians participating in the Bromo Jazz Camp.
Other standard jazz songs were played, such as I've Got You Under My Skin, Let's Fall In Love, Misty, Love Is Here to Stay, and "It Don't Mean A Thing.
These songs already existed tens or even hundreds of years ago, but they still felt different when they were heard, "said Natasya, on the sidelines of her appearance.
"Because we play it with improvisation. That's what makes jazz always feel different when played," he added. And these songs, apart from Four, I've re-recorded and heard on Spotify.
Among the standard jazz sets, Natasya also performed her own song, So Lucky to be Young, which was released in mid-2023. This song is a special 'makes Natasya a singer who has his own work, in addition to his habit of performing standard jazz.
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Natasya Elvira's first presence at Bromo this time had her own goal. During her appearance, eight young musicians took turns on stage as an accompaniment. They are the participants of the Bromo Jazz Camp, one of the programs presented to regenerate jazz musicians in Indonesia.
In the last repertoire, while performing a men's-men's Blackbird, Natasya was also accompanied by two female singers who also participated in the Bromo Jazz Camp in the past week.
Meanwhile, those who performed with Natasya, including Febi Jayani (vocals), Callista Eugenia (vocals), Anjuan Julio (guitar), Fellita Evangeline (guitar), Steven Ryan (piano), Reynard Sitepu (piano), Nadine (piano), Yosua Ardhito Harimurti (bass), David Setiawan (drums), and Gerrard Emmanuel (drums).
Their presence is proof that standard jazz is still attractive for music lovers at BRI Jazz Gunung Series 2 Bromo. Appreciation at each end of the song proves that their performance is still enjoyed.
For Natasya, this appearance has become an experience in itself. He just found out that he would be accompanied by Bromo Jazz Camp participants just a week before the show.
"Actually, I just found out that I played with the Jazz Camp about last week," said Natasya, met by Ivan Two Putra from VOI after the appearance.
"We just practiced and met this morning too. But the Jazz Camp friends had already practiced before meeting me," he continued.
Natasya, who in recent years has been in the spotlight on the Indonesian jazz scene, also welcomed the concept of Bromo Jazz Camp which has been implemented for two years. He sees it as an effort to develop a more inclusive jazz ecosystem.
"I'm really happy to see the enthusiasm of my friends. They come from different cities, and gather at Jazz Camp, and finally they can get to know, be able to build and establish connections through jazz," said Natasya.
For information, BRI Jazz Gunung Series 2 Bromo also features special shows of Monita Tahalea, Lorjhu, Bintang Indrianto Trio, Tohpati Ethnomission, Badminton (France), and Sal Priadi.
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