Surya Nepal Jazzmandu Press Section
Welcome to the Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2011 Press and Media Section. You will find Press Releases, articles, interviews, information for journalists regarding credentials, individual high-resolution photos of this year's artists for download, as well as files containing information related to the 2011 Festival.
If you have any questions, please contact Samir Chettri: samirschettri@gmail.com
To receive by email our Press Releases and other media documents you can get in touch with our Jazzmandu Reporter: JazzmanduReporter@gmx.com. Please indicate in your request the name of your publication or organisation and how you heard about us. Thank you.
Jazzmandu 2011 ended on 25th October. read Jazzmandu 2011 review and enjoy the slideshow! ... and mark your calendar for Jazzmandu 10th Anniversary in 2012 starting on 1st Nov.
Jazzmandu 2011 ARTISTS INFORMATION:
2011 Concert Schedule - Download the pdf file Jazzmandu 2011 Concert Schedule
Jazzmandu 2011 Special: JAZZ for the NEXT GENERATION
This year the Jazz for the Next Generation features a band competition to encourage and acknowledge upcoming jazz musicians in Nepal. The event continues Jazzmandu's sustained efforts to promote local talent and to advance musical education among the public.
Go to our special Jazz for the Next Generation page to meet the bands and find out more...
Jazzmandu 2011 PRESS RELEASES, REVIEW ARTICLES and INTERVIEWS/CHATS
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Press Releases (pre-events)
16th Oct - Countdown to J-Day -
Overview of the 9th edition of the Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 20th-25th October 2011.
[pdf]
18th Oct - Jazzmandu To Open With Showcase of Local Talent -
Jazz for the New Generation, a band competition to encourage and acknowledge upcoming jazz musicians in Nepal on 29th October 2011.
- [pdf] - Download the bios of the 3 selected finalists and their
Photo1 - Photo2 - Photo3
19th Oct - Latin and European Jams in the Valley -
The Valley Jams: a fireworks of jazz performances in 3 locations featuring The Cuban League, Bconnected and Neighbourhood on 21st October 2011.
[pdf]
20 Oct - Day of Jazz at Gokarna -
The Jazz Bazaar will feature all Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2011 bands and musicians on 22nd October 2011[pdf]
21 Oct - Afro-Latin Rhythms to Jazz up the Baithak at Hotel Shangri-La -
A unique evening of authentic and exotic Afro-Cuban sounds of the Caribbean with the band Cuban League for this unique Afro-Latin Jazz Jam feature at the Baithak on 23rd October 2011[pdf]
22 Oct - Historic Patan to Enjoy the Magic of Jazz -
After the Jazz Master Class educational feature, all artists will move to the Patan Museum Square for a soulful jazz performance in an historical setting on Monday 24th October 2011 [pdf]
23 Oct - Final Jazz Explosion to Groove up the Shangri-La -
Musicians from different bands play their set and later jam together for the not-to-be-missed high-energy improvised jazz treat that will close the festival on Tuesday 25th October 2011 [pdf]
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Jazzmandu 2011 Review Articles (post-events) for download - pdf files
20th Oct - The Jazzmandu Reporters were at the KJC - Jazz for the Next Generation Music Competition - by Roman Gautam
Winning Band: Band1 - Ian Eustis - Abhishek Bhadra - Kiran Shahi
Outstanding Musician: Photo1 - Photo2 - Photo3
Other Photos: KJC Quartet - KJC PowerTrio - Dev Lama (KJC Power Trio) - Awaiting Certificates
View the winning Band Profile and the Oustanding Musician Profile
For the young crowd: read a review article specially written for a young audience.
21st Oct - The Jazzmandu Reporters were at the Valley Jams- Bconnected at Moksh, Neighbourhood at Moksh, Cuban League at Jazz Upstairs - by Sonia Josserand-Mercier and Roman Gautam
Download Photos: Bconnected 1 - Bconnected 2 - Bconnected 3 - Bconnected 4 - Neighbourhood 1 - Neighbourhood 2 - Neighbourhood 3 - Cuban League 1 - Cuban League 2 - Cuban League 3
23rd Oct - The Jazzmandu Reporters were at the Jazz Bazaar - Stellar performances and big jam party at Gokarna - by Roman Gautam
Download Photo Sets in zip format: Bconnected - Neighbourhood -
Cuban League - Window Seat - All My Friends -
Cadenza Collective and Nick Aggs - Robin Lal Eastern Classical Trio - Gandharva -
Jam party
24th Oct - The Jazzmandu Reporters were at the Afro-Latin Jam - The party continues...
- by Roman Gautam
Download the Afro-latin Jam Photo Set in zip format [9 MB]
25th Oct. - The Jazzmandu Reporters were at the KJC - Jazz for the Next Generation Master Class and Private Workshops
Download the Master Class and Workshops Photo-set in zip format [5 MB]
25th Oct. - The Jazzmandu Reporters were at Patan - Jazz at Patan
Download the Jazz at Patan Photo-set in zip format [14 MB]
26th Oct. - The Jazzmandu Reporters were at the Finale - Jazzmandu 2011 Finale
Download the Jazzmandu Finale Photo-sets in zip format:
KJC Faculty [3 MB] -
Bconnected [4 MB] -
Cadenza Collective [4 MB] -
Neighbourhood [7 MB] -
Window Seat [2 MB] -
Last Jam [6 MB] -
27th Oct. - The Jazzmandu
2011 Final Review
in pdf format exists also in html format along with a slideshow.
Download the Jazzmandu 2011 Photo-set in zip format [16 MB]
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JAZZ NOTES: A Great Source of Quotes for download - pdf files
The Jazzmandu Reporters meet with Jazzmandu artists in informal chats, with fans and music enthusiasts
during the festival.
- Chat with Navin Chettri, founder and organiser of Jazzmandu
- Chat with Nick Aggs and Benoy Rai, the guitarist of The Cadenza Collective
- Chat with Yunior Terry, Xiomara Laugart and Axel Tosca Laugart of The Cuban League
- Chat with Bukum and Shyam Gandharva of Gandharva
- Chat with Abhishek, Ian and Kiran of All My Friends after the private workshops
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Jazzmandu 2011 BACKSTAGE
Find out about those who work behind the scene to make Jazzmandu an unforgettable experience! From the organisers to those in charge of the lights and
sound system, or the bunch of volunteers who assist the musicians, do the marketing or write the press releases, it's buzzing backstage!
Go to our special Backstage page and read their stories or thoughts...
JAZZ INSTRUMENTS
If you want to know more about Jazz and understand the different instruments favoured by Jazz artists, this page is for you...
Go to our Instruments page.
Also, don't miss the "Jazz Legends" photo exhibition, a unique collection of portraits of the biggest musicians in the history of Jazz at Arts@Tings in Lazimpat ...and learn more about Jazz with the excellent
Jazz for Dummies series on Tingsblog.
PRESS COVERAGE 2011
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Collective Goodbye Till Next Time The Himalayan Times - 27 Oct. 2011 (page 16)
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Thus the Curtains Come Down - Republica - 26 Oct. 2011 (page 13)
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Fusion Madness - The Himalayan Times - 26 Oct. 2011 (page 16)
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Photo Only - Republica - 25 Oct. 2011 (page 13)
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Groovy Jam the Afro-Latin Way - The Himalayan Times - 25 Oct. 2011 (page 16)
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Jazz at Gokarna - Hamro Circle - 24 Oct. 2011
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Jazz Bazaar: A Musical Treat - The Himalayan Times - 24 Oct. 2011 (page 16)
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Jazzmandu at Gokarna, a Concert to Remember - Republica - 24 Oct. 2011 (page 13)
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Jazzmandu at Gokarna - Republica - Naya Patrika - 23 Oct. 2011
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Valley resounds with Jazz Tunes - The Himalayan Times - 23 Oct. 2011
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Jazz Across the Capital - Republica - 23 Oct. 2011 (page 13)
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In the Spirit of Jazz - The Himalayan Times - 22 Oct. 2011 (page 10)
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Jazz to Resonate the Gokarna Forest - Republica - 22 Oct. 2011 (page 13)
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All My Friends jazz Up Their Winning Dreams - Republica - 22 Oct. 2011 (page 13)
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The ‘live’ peace parade - Deccan Chronicle - 22 Oct. 2011
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How jazz is defined in Kathmandu - The Ottawa Citizen (blog) - 22 Oct. 2011
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Biggest Song Music Festival in Nepal Jazzes Audiences - Music Jazz - 22 Oct. 2011
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Feature: Biggest Jazz Music Festival in Nepal Jazzes Audiences - China Daily - 22 Oct. 2011
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Biggest Jazz Music Festival in Nepal Jazzes Audiences - Xinhua (Chinese News Agency) - 22 Oct. 2011
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All My Friends' s Win Kick starts Jazzmandu 2011 - The Himalayan Times - 21 Oct. 2011 (page 16)
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Jazzmandu 2011 lineup - Concert Schedule - Republica - 21 Oct. 2011 (page 13 and 14)
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The Jazzers in 'Mandu - Nepali Times - Issue #575, 21-27 Oct. 2011
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Jazzmandu Begins Today - The Himalayan Times - 20 Oct. 2011 (page 16)
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Jazzmandu Updates, Personal Experiences from Then to Now - Republica - 20 Oct. 2011 (page 13)
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Jazzmandu 2011, the Biggest Jazz Party in the Himalayas - Kathmanduite.com - 20 Oct. 2011
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Eastern Fusions at Jazzmandu - The Himalayan Times - 19 Oct. 2011 (page 16)
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Jazzmandu all set to start in Kathmandu - Ground Report - 18 Oct. 2011
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Pizzazz of Jazz! - Republica - 18 Oct. 2011 (page 13)
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Folk Twist - The Himalayan Times - 18 Oct. 2011 (page 16)
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Jazz with a Difference - The Himalayan Times - 17 Oct. 2011 (page 16)
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Jazzmandu Festival Opens in Nepal This Week - Jazz Times - 17 Oct. 2011
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The Biggest Jazz Party in the Himalayas: Jazzmandu 2011 - allaboutjazz.com - 17 Oct. 2011
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Jazzmandu 2011 Concert Schedule - Republica-The Week - 17 Oct. 2011
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A Collective Harmony - The Himalayan Times - 16 Oct. 2011 (page 10)
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Jazz Rendez-Vous - The Himalayan Times - 15 Oct. 2011 (page 14)
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Once Upon a Time in Jazzmandu - Nepali Times - Issue #574, 14-20 Oct. 2011
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Old Favourite Returns - The Himalayan Times - 14 Oct. 2011 (page 16)
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Mosaic of Cuban Legacy - The Himalayan Times - 13 Oct. 2011 (page 16)
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Bconnected: Forming a new bond - The Himalayan Times - 12 Oct. 2011 (page 16)
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Cool ride with The Window Seat - The Himalayan Times - 11 Oct. 2011 (page 16)
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Neighborhood Jazz - The Himalayan Times - 10 Oct. 2011
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Jazz for the Next Generation, Competition in the Offing - Republica - 4 Sept. 2011 (page 13)
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Jazz for the Next Generation - CyberSansar - 1 Sep. 2011
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Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2011 - WAVE Magazine - Issue #189 - Sep. 2011
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Jazz for the Next Generation Music Competition - KTM Rocks - 5 Aug. 2011
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Jazzmandu 2011 (Kathmandu Jazz Festival) - EF News International - 4 Aug. 2011
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