Second Day of Jazz Gunung Bromo 2026: Warm Afternoon, Melancholic Night in Bromo

Kapanlagi.com - BRI Jazz Gunung Bromo 2026 entered its second day on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Jiwa Jawa Amfiteater. Starting at 2:30 PM, the cold air of Bromo in the afternoon did not deter jazz enthusiasts and music lovers from attending.

From the opening act, the series of performances presented a blend of warm and melancholic atmosphere. The audience's enthusiasm remained steady from start to finish, following each set presented by musicians across generations and collaborations.

On the previous day, a similar atmosphere was already felt. On this second day, the program continued with a rich musical color, from ballads to materials that made the body sway.

1. Afternoon Jazz Session at Mount Bromo: Little Fingers to ALI Heat Up the Amphitheater

ALI at BRI Jazz Gunung Bromo 2026 (credit: KapanLagi.com)

Little Fingers opened the stage on the second day. Their neat and energetic performance effectively warmed up the atmosphere. Even the audience, who were not very familiar with jazz, got caught up in their stage action.

Next, Kevin Yosua BIG 6 featuring Nesia Ardi took over. Kevin stood out with the double bass, combined with a band format of drums, piano, tenor saxophone, trombone, and trumpet. Their repertoire smoothly transitioned from ballad vibes to more upbeat material.

Nesia's vocals brought a magical touch. She performed songs by the legendary composer Ismail Marzuki that were rearranged, with a vocal color that blended well with Kevin Yosua BIG 6. Classic numbers like Sabda Alam and Halo Halo Bandung came alive again with a new character.

As the sun began to set, it was ALI's turn. As soon as the MC mentioned their name, the audience at BRI Jazz Gunung Bromo 2026 already seemed impatient. Dressed in all-black outfits and with minimal words, they immediately kicked off with Pulse, followed by The Funkess, which made the audience hum along to the rhythm.

From the beginning to the end of the set, ALI remained focused on the music. In addition to The Funkees, they also presented Orient, Kuda Arab, and the highly anticipated hits: Dance and Habibi.

2. Later Tonight: International Collaboration and Melodic Nuances

After a break of about an hour, the second session featured Simone Prattico Java Collective. The Italian drummer collaborated with two Indonesian names, Sri Hanuraga and Kevin Yosua, presenting an instrumental performance that complemented each other.

The rhythmic and melodic interaction on stage captivated the audience. Their display of skill elicited gasps of amazement, with many murmuring in wonder at how they could play music so tightly and energetically.

The atmosphere became quieter and more poignant when the French duo, Watchdog, took the stage. With just a piano and clarinet, they presented a gentle, calming, and beautiful rhythm with a distinctive sound character.

3. Indra Lesmana LLW Closes the Stage

The closing act of BRI Jazz Gunung Bromo 2026 was entrusted to Indra Lesmana LLW. Before taking the stage, some audience members were already shouting the name of the Indonesian jazz legend. When he finally appeared in the cold of Bromo, Indra and his collective opened the set with Reborn.

Several songs were made more vibrant by the presence of rapper KY. Another collaboration colored this closing event, as Teza Sumendra and Eva Celia took turns performing their respective works.

Teza performed Daytime Alibi with powerful vocals. Meanwhile, Eva presented Electric, a release from 2023, with a sweet and warm vocal tone.

Indra also performed Aku Ingin, his song released in 1989. Although he admitted he wasn't very confident in his voice back then, this time on stage he succeeded in getting the audience to sing along.

The official event was closed with Ekspresi. The audience sang and danced, ending the cold night with warm memories. See you at Jazz Gunung Bromo 2026!

(kpl/pit)