Kapanlagi.com - Indra Lesmana performed at Jazz Gunung Ijen 2024 held on Saturday, (17/8/2024). The performance by the musician known as the maestro of Indonesian Jazz successfully made the audience nostalgic with his best works.
A series of events for Jazz Gunung Ijen 2024 was successfully held at Taman Gandrung Terakota, Banyuwangi. Several musicians from various generations participated in this third event of the Gunung Jazz Series 2024, showcasing their diverse works.
One of them is Indra Lesmana, who appeared as one of the main performers and the closing act of Jazz Gunung Ijen 2024. Indra Lesmana, with a Trio concept, was the most awaited performer by the Jamaah Al-Jazziyah, the affectionate term for fans of Indonesian Mountain Jazz.
Meanwhile, the musician born in 1966 presented a special concept for Jazz Gunung Ijen 2024 as it coincided with the momentum of Indonesia's Independence Day. Curious about how exciting it was? Check out more here, KLovers.
1. Indra Lesmana Appears with a Trio Concept
Portrait of Indra Lesmana performing at Jazz Gunung Ijen 2024 with a Trio concept (credit: Personal Documentation of Jazz Gunung Indonesia)
Indra Lesmana appeared with a trio concept alongside two members named Gustu Brahmanta (drums) and Indra Gupta (upright bass). The collaboration of piano, drums, and upright bass successfully hypnotized the audience present.
Meanwhile, the Indra Lesmana Trio performed at the end of the most awaited session by the audience. This performance at Jazz Gunung Ijen 2024 became something special for Indra Lesmana after last performing in 2018 at the Jazz Gunung Bromo event. It is no wonder that this father of Eva Celia expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to greet fans of the Al-Jazziyah congregation.
2. Performing Swing Jazz Music
Portrait of Indra Lesmana performing at Jazz Gunung Ijen 2024 playing Swing Jazz music (credit: Personal Documentation of Jazz Gunung Indonesia)
revealing the performance of Swing music. This concept is acknowledged by Indra Lesmana as being enjoyable for beginner jazz music enthusiasts.
In addition, Indra Lesmana also performed singing several songs from his old album. The songs are from the soundtrack of the film RUMAH KETUJUH released in the 2000s. This work is very special for Indra Lesmana because it is a film produced by Mira Lesmana.
"I made an album in 2003. An original soundtrack from the film produced by my sister. At that time I was confused because she rarely invited me to be involved in films. Eventually, I got involved in the film RUMAH KETUJUH." said Indra Lesmana while performing at Jazz Gunung Ijen 2024.
In the second song, Indra Lesmana performed an instrumental piece from an album written in the 90s. The song is titled I Wish. For the third song, Indra Lesmana still performed the soundtrack from the film RUMAH KETUJUH whose lyrics were crafted by his wife.
Some complete titles of Indra Lesmana's performance at Jazz Gunung 2024 include Mimpi Rumah Ke Tujuh, I Wish, My Other Half, Rayuan Pulau Kelapa, Bulan di Atas Asia, Aku Ingin, and Joy Joy Joy.
3. Special Performance on Indonesia's Independence Day
A moment of the audience watching Indra Lesmana perform at Jazz Gunung Ijen 2024 (credit: Personal Documentation of Jazz Gunung Indonesia)
One of the most special aspects of Indra Lesmana's performance at Jazz Gunung Ijen 2024 is its coincidence with the 17th of August celebration. It is no surprise that Indra Lesmana even expressed bringing a song with a nationalism theme.
One of the songs is Rayuan Pulau Kelapa created by Ismail Marzuki. When Indra Lesmana performed this song, the audience sang along. The atmosphere of the celebration of Indonesia's 79th Independence Day was even more felt as the audience also waved the flags distributed by the event organizers.
"May our country continue to be healthy, and clean in every way. And may the environment be happy. And may the people be happy." Said Indra Lesmana.
Indra Lesmana also did not forget to express the meaning of the theme raised by Jazz Gunung Ijen 2024, which is, 'The Freedom of Jazz, The Freedom of Indonesia.' For him, the freedom of Jazz also brings the spirit of the struggle for independence.
"But JAZZ is very free because that is indeed its philosophy. That at that time, the slaves in Africa forcibly desired freedom. So the emergence of jazz allows the music to evolve freely and to blend with anything." Indra Lesmana expressed
4. Closed with a Tender Drizzle
A portrait of Indra Lesmana performing at Jazz Gunung Ijen 2024 concluded with a light drizzle (credit: Personal Documentation of Jazz Gunung Indonesia)
As Indra Lesmana's performance came to an end, a light drizzle began to fall on stage. Nevertheless, this situation did not prevent the audience from enjoying the music performed by Indra Lesmana.
At the end of his session, Indra Lesmana performed a song titled I Want and Joy, Joy, Joy. This song successfully brought nostalgia to the audience. Many joined in singing, adding to the tender atmosphere at Jazz Gunung Ijen 2024.
That was the moment Indra Lesmana performed at Jazz Gunung Ijen 2024. This renowned Jazz musician expressed his happiness while entertaining the audience who are fans of Jazz Gunung Indonesia.
(kpl/nlw)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.