Penang Island Jazz Festival 2008

By natashafoo • 17 Oct 2008 in News

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What better way to enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz than to do so amidst the lush, scenic island of Penang? In comes the 5^th edition of The Penang Island Jazz Festival from the 4^th to 7^th December 2008. The previous 4 editions of this highly anticipated festival has drawn music lovers from all corners of Malaysia as well as from neighbouring countries. With a whole slew on celebrated performers, it’s easy to see why. Watch out for the likes of Denise Mininfield, Friend N Fellow (Germany), Djabe featuring Steve Hackett (Hungary/UK), Tran Manh Tuan Band (Vietnam), Pascoal Meirelles Trio (Brazil), Jaume Vilaseca Quartet featuring Violetta Curry (Spain), Jeon Youngse Trio (Korea) and Ray Harris & The Fusion Experience (UK). Don’t miss out on local musicians as well. Â Apart from performances, expect workshops and competitions as well.
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Tickets for the Main Stage Performances on 6^th and 7^th December 2008 are priced at a reasonable RM53 per day (inclusive of ticketing fee charges). For tickets online purchases and enquiry, please call TicketPro hotline at 603 – 7880 7999 or visit www.ticketpro.com.my.Â
Tickets are also available at the following venues/outlets :Â
KLANG VALLEY:
1.Â Â Â Â Â Â MUSIC VALLEY, Lot G01A, Ground Floor, Ampang Point Center, SelangorÂ Â Â Â
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TelÂ :Â 03 – 4257 7012
2.Â Â Â Â Â Â FANTASY MUSIC CENTRE, LL 2.32, Lower Level, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall,
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TelÂ :Â 03 – 7492 8706
3.Â Â Â Â Â Â ROCK CORNER
a.Â Â Â Â Â Â S205, 2^nd Floor, 1 Utama Shopping Center, 48700 Petaling Jaya
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tel : 03 – 7725 5667
b.Â Â Â Â Â Â Lot 207, 2^nd Floor, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TelÂ :Â 03 – 7729 6313
c.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â LG 20C & D, Subang Parade, 47500 Subang Jaya
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tel : 03 – 5636 9520
d.Â Â Â Â Â Â T-206, 3^rd Floor, The Gardens, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tel : 03 – 2283 4893
PENANG
1.Â Â Â Â ARTIST GALLERY
a.Â Â Â Â Â Â 1-09 Midlands, One Stop Midlands Park Centre, Jalan Burma, 10350 Penang
TelÂ :Â 04 – 226 7513
b.Â Â Â Â Â Â 123A, 2^nd Floor, Queensbay Mall, Bayan Lepas, 11950 Penang
Tel : 04 – 641 1820
c.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â No. 170-3-12B, Gurney Plaza, Penang
TelÂ :Â 04 – 228 0896
2.Â Â Â Â TROPICAL SPICE GARDEN, Teluk Bahang, 04 – 881 1797
3.Â Â Â Â ARECA CENTER OF PERFORMING ARTS, 50, Peel Avenue Penang, 04 – 227 3669
For the full schedule or more information, go to www.penangjazz.com, or contact:
The Penang Island Jazz Festival
Managed and Organised by The Capricorn Connection
25 – 1, Lorong Setiabistari 2
Bukit Damansara
50490 Kuala Lumpur
Tel :Â (603) 2093 4725
Fax :Â (603) 2093 4726
Mr. Paul Augustin, Festival Director (012 – 2967800, [email protected])
Ms. Chin CY, Festival Administrator (012 – 356 5544, [email protected])
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