Jazz Gunung Series 3 Ijen 2025 Presents a Collaboration of Music and Visual Arts, Indulging the Ears and Eyes

Kapanlagi.com - BRI Jazz Gunung Series 3 Ijen 2025, held at Taman Gandrung Terakota Jiwa Jawa Resort, Banyuwangi, on Saturday (9/8/2025) night, has concluded impressively. Not only showcasing quality jazz music entertainment from various musicians both domestic and international, this event also presented an artistic visual art exhibition featuring sculptures and batik with high philosophical value.

1. Opening of the Visual Arts Exhibition

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Sigit Pramono along with Butet Kartaredjasa as the Founder of Jazz Gunung Indonesia revealed that besides the music performances, Jazz Gunung Series 3 also showcases outdoor visual artworks that deserve appreciation.

"In addition to jazz, which has two stages, the sukaria stage and the main stage tonight, we are also holding an outdoor visual arts exhibition," said Sigit Pramono on Saturday (9/8/2025).

The visual arts exhibition titled 'Fora Fauna' features around 40 works created by alumni and students of ISI Yogyakarta. Dr. Mikke Susanto, MA, as the Curator of the Outdoor Visual Arts Exhibition and also a Postgraduate Lecturer at ISI Yogyakarta, explained each work displayed throughout the event venue.

2. Beta Jemur Batik Exhibition

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"In addition, we are also holding a batik exhibition titled Beta Jemur, which is a solo exhibition by the batik maestro from Pekalongan, Mr. Mohammad Romadon, nicknamed Dudung," added Sigit while introducing Dudung Alisyahbana as the creator of the batik works 'Beta Jemur'.

The collection of batik fabrics 'Beta Jemur', which means 'I am drying', is displayed along the bamboo forest on the way to the entrance of the main stage, giving an artistic impression while also being rich in traditional cultural nuances.

3. Beautiful Fusion of Local and International Musicians

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Regarding the decision to invite both international and local jazz musicians, Bagas Indyatmono, the CEO of Jazz Gunung Indonesia, expressed his reasons. The Jazz Gunung series 3 has a unique color because it showcases the cultural acculturation of local and foreign musicians.

"I want this to be a festival, a festival is a place where we discover something new but also find something familiar. That's why this year we have jazz players from America, from Poland, from France, and suddenly there is Suliyana, Jazz Patrol, and so on. We want to create a cultural acculturation where we get to know each other. So, friends from abroad can understand what Indonesian music is like, and vice versa, friends from Indonesia can also learn, know, and understand how jazz music is played at a festival. But yes, I still say this is Jazz Gunung because you could say 80% of it is still jazz," explained Bagas during the Media Gathering on Friday (8/8/2025).

4. Jazz Patrol Kawitan Brightens the Atmosphere

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The Jazz Gunung Series 3 event began with a performance by Jazz Patrol Kawitan, which can be enjoyed for free in the caravan stage area. This music group from Banyuwangi, carrying the ethnic jazz genre, performed several songs, particularly using the spirited Osing language. Jazz Patrol Kawitan performed twice, in the afternoon and evening, and can be enjoyed for free in the MSME trading area.

5. The Uniqueness of Surabaya Pahlawan Jazz

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Like Jazz Patrol, another local musician that captures attention is Surabaya Pahlawan Jazz. This community of jazz musicians from Surabaya presents jazz music from a stage shaped like a mobile caravan. Combining jazz with a relaxed street style, Surabaya Pahlawan Jazz frequently participates in various jazz events in Surabaya.

6. The Captivating Two Four

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Shifting to the main stage of the amphitheater, the Jazz duo Two Four consisting of Alvin Ghazalie and Misi Lesar featuring Marini Nainggolan began to entertain the audience with melodies known for their romantic, warm, and easily enjoyable style. Performing several songs such as 'From Friendship To Lovers', 'My Funny Guy' and 'Isn't It Romantic?', the relaxed atmosphere as evening approached started to make the audience comfortable in their seats.

7. The Sweetness of The Aartsen ft. Adam Zagorski

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The jazz music performance continued with The Aartsen consisting of Nita Aartsen along with her husband and children. Joined by Adam Zagorski on drums, The Aartsen ft. Adam Zagorski took the stage with melodies that were pleasing to the ears. Performing several songs such as 'Greysun', 'Blue rondo F', 'Bunga Anggrek C', and 'Jali2 am', the audience was captivated by the chemistry between Nita Aartsen and her husband on stage.

8. Harmony of Irsa Destiwi Trio ft. William Lyle

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As evening approached, the Irsa Destiwi Trio ft. William Lyle helped create a calm atmosphere with a setlist including 'Rosy Cheeks by Irsa Destiwi', 'Ballad 22 in Eb', and 'My Name is Ruby'. This jazz group, led by pianist and composer Irsa Destiwi, concluded their performance well and left an emotional impression with the harmony between jazz and classical music.

9. Fresh Kevin Yosua Trio ft. Fabien Mary

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Continuing the Mountain Jazz event, the Kevin Yosua Trio ft. Fabien Mary took the stage after the venue was drenched in rain. Although their performance was briefly delayed and halted due to the outdoor setting, it did not dampen the spirit of the Kevin Yosua Trio and the audience to enjoy the melodious jazz music. Collaborating with Fabien Mary, a renowned trumpeter from France, the instrumental jazz flowed elegantly, adding a fresh atmosphere after the rain.

10. Suliyana & Glam Orchestra at the End of the Event

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At the end of the event, Suliyana & Glam Orchestra performed engagingly with a setlist of songs that were quite familiar to the audience. Performing several dangdut songs infused with jazz music like 'Cundamani', 'Rungkad', 'LDR', and 'Kopi Dangdut', Suliyana & Glam Orchestra successfully brought a lively and spirited atmosphere to this edition of the Jazz Gunung series 3.

The BRI Jazz Gunung Series 3 Ijen event in Banyuwangi has concluded, following series 1 and 2 which were held at Mount Bromo. Throughout the festival, the combination of quality jazz melodies and the natural panorama of Mount Ijen created an experience that was not just entertainment, but also a celebration of harmony between music, visual arts, and nature.

(kpl/fbi)