Kevin Yosua Highlights Definition And Regeneration Of Jazz Music In Indonesia

Kevin Yosua (Ivan Two Men/VOI)

JAKARTA - Jazz bassist Kevin Yosua shared his views on the development of jazz music in Indonesia in recent years.

The man who is also active in teaching music at universities said that better development can be seen from many aspects, but there is an important note on how Indonesians, especially those in the industry, define jazz music.

"Honestly, the general answer is getting better, but maybe it should be examined more clearly," said Kevin Yosua, met on the sidelines of his appearance in the Mount Series 3 Ijen Jazz at Taman Gandrung Terakota, Banyuwangi, last weekend.

"Because maybe definitions usually have to be questioned again. But that task is actually a blow for us, educators too," he added.

According to him, it is important to regenerate the jazz ecosystem in Indonesia, from the aspect of performers, spectators, to other related parties.

Kevin himself said he was satisfied with his involvement in this year's Mount Series Jazz. Not only as a performer, he feels that efforts to regenerate jazz musicians through the Bromo Camp Jazz program have full support.

"Because we have to prepare for the next generation," said the bassist.

"Actually, we are trying to make the scene much better. That's why there is a Jazz Camp. That's our effort, and it is supported by Mount Jazz to make the scene in Indonesia much better," he said.

For information, the Bromo Jazz Camp took place between the first and second Gunung Series Jazz at Bromo last July. A total of ten young musicians from various regions in Indonesia underwent intensive training.

The training period resulted in a collaboration performance with Natasya Elvira at the Mount Series 2 Bromo Jazz.