Jazz Piano Festival 2017

Michael Veerapen, Jazz Pianist and Festival Organiser | Melvin Goh, Winner of first Jazz Piano Competition 2015

04-Jan-17 14:00

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The organizer and the former winner talk jazz and about the growing popularity of this genre of music which is finding more venues in the Klang Valley. This year’s festival and competition looks to bring in some new programmes and clinics geared towards a younger audience. Non-jazz pianists, like Az Samad, a guitarist will be involved in this festival.

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