Date: 20th October, Thursday
Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Venue: KJC, Jhamsikel
Free entry (limited seating) [break]
The top 3 selected from the Prelims now set to impress the visiting Jazzmandu artists who will be judging the competition as the Finals take place. One outstanding band will be selected to perform at the Jazz Bazaar along with top Jazz artists from around the world plus win an opportunity to interact and engage in a private workshop with Jazzmandu musicians.
VALLEY JAMS
Date: 21st October, Friday
Time: 7:30 to 9:30pm
Venue: Upstairs Jazz Bar, Lazimpat (The Cuban League – USA)
Moksh, Jhamsikel (Bconnected – Switzerland)
House of Music, Thamel (Neighbourhood – Sweden)
The valley will resound with the sounds of jazz! Different venues in Kathmandu will feature performances by various Jazzmandu artists. Take your pick and go where your favorite band will be jammin’!
JAZZ BAZAAR
Date: 22nd October, Saturday
Time: 2:30pm to 10:00 pm
Venue: Gokarna Forest Resort, Gokarna
(Gates open at 1:30pm and close at 7:30pm)
A getaway from the hustle bustle of Kathmandu and surrounded by the lush, serene Gokarna Forest Resort and great music! Immerse yourself in a marathon of jazz and traditional Nepalese folk and classical music performaned by international and Nepali musicians.
Jazzmandu T-shirts and souvenirs will be on sale. No outside food, beverages or pets allowed.
Free shuttle bus service available every hour. from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Shuttle bus pick-up point outside Hyatt regency gate, Boudha.
Free return shuttle bus available between 10:00pm and 11:00pm, drop to Lazimpat (Please note : the availability of seats in the shuttle bus is not guaranteed).
AFRO-LATIN JAM
Date: 23rd October, Sunday
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Venue: Hotel Shangri-La, Lazimpat
(Gates open at 6:00pm and close at 8:00pm)
A night featuring authentic Afro-Cuban sounds of the Caribbean with the band Cuban League, followed by Jazzmandu artists jamming to the grooves of Afro-Latin Jazz.
JAZZMANDU MASTER CLASS
Date: 24th October, Monday
Time: 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Free entry (limited seating)
Your answer to everything you wanted to know about jazz music from the finest musicians the world has to offer. The master class is an opportunity for music students & jazz enthusiasts to interact with visiting musicians, share their experience and learn different instrumental tips and techniques.
JAZZ AT PATAN
Date: 24th October, Monday
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
A magical evening of Nepali classical music fused with Jazz set in a historic venue filled with a rich and soulful ambience. International musicians bring out their musical ideas and backgrounds with Nepal’s top-notch Classical musicians and jazz band, Cadenza
JAZZMANDU FINALE
Date: 25th October, Tuesday
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
The festival culminates into a thundering finale - The Finale BIG JAM!! Musicians’ from different bands play their sets and later jam together, creating high-energy music and groovy sounds to dance the night away. A fitting end to a 6-day musical extravaganza.
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