Musicians Wanted

Dear All,

We are looking for a Trumpeter, a Baritone Saxophonist & 2 Trombonists.
Those interested, please contact Jerome Quah at 017 - 476 7709 or email jasspianist@gmail.com

New World Park Performance Schedule

Time	Band
6pm - 7pm	De Leon Jazz Trio
7pm - 8pm	Sunny Side Up
8pm - 9pm	Areca Jazz Ensemble
9pm - 10pm	Jeep Latino Jazz Band
10pm - 11pm	Q Jazz Collective
11pm - 12 midnight	Northern Jazz Ensemble

Date: 30th April 2008
Time: 6pm - 12 midnight
Venue: New World Park
Free admission

New World Park Jazz Festival 2008

Dear All,

You are invited to attend the New World Park Jazz Festival 2008 which will be held at The New World Park, Penang on the 30th of April 2008 from 6pm to 12 midnight. A number of Jazz Bands will be entertaining you with Jazz through the night.

An afternoon with Northern Jazz Ensemble

Dear All,

Feel free to drop by Areca & spend the Sunday afternoon with Northern Jazz Ensemble with a selection of Jazz numbers.

Date: 20th April 2008
Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Venue: Areca Center of Performing Arts
50, Peel Avenue, 10350 Penang.
Free admission

More Pics of NJE

Dear All,

There are more photographs of the ensemble for HAPPY SATURDAY(17/11/2007) & Upper Penang Road (25/11/2007) on my photography club's website.

To visit the website please click the links below:

HAPPY SATURDAY:

Link (1):

http://fotokrazy.com/cms/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,26/topic,1615.0/

Link (2):

http://fotokrazy.com/cms/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,26/topic,1674.0/

UPPER PENANG ROAD:
http://fotokrazy.com/cms/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,26/topic,1677.msg17281/topicseen,1/#new

New World Park Map

Here's a map showing the exact location of New World Park.

Happy Saturday

New World Park Performance Schedule

Time	Band
1300 – 1320	Jazz Trio
1320 – 1350	NGC
5 minutes	Joo Nee and Dancers
1355 – 1415	Enrai
5 minutes	Joo Nee and Dancers
1420 – 1440	Six String Samurai
1445 – 1515	Eclipse
5 minutes	Joo Nee and Dancers
1520 – 1540	Oracle
1540 – 1600	Lydia's Diary
1605 – 1620	Schizzow
5 minutes	Island Squad
1625 – 1645	Northern Jazz Ensemble
1650 – 1710	Beat the System
1715 – 1735	Coma
1740 – 1805	Areca Jazz Ensemble
5 minutes	D'unlock Shakers
1810 – 1830	One nite Stand
1835 – 1855	Army of Three
30 minutes	Opening speech
1930 – 1950	You Young
5 minutes	D'unlock Shakers
1955 – 2015	Paku
2020 -2040	Uglymen
5 minutes	Champstyle
2045 – 2105	Ocean of Fire
2110 – 2130	KL Embassy
5 minutes	Champstyle
2135 – 2155	Nao
2200 – 2220	Static System

Date: 17th November 2007, Saturday

Venue: New World Park

Our Aims & Philosophy

-Philosophy-

• Music is a performing art
• All musicians and music abled people can improvise
• Instilling the passion in music through performing
• Sharing of musical skill and knowledge
• Character building through the process of making music in an ensemble

-Values-

• Teamwork
• Respect
• Dedication
• Discipline

-Objectives-

• Promote Jazz Music
• To create an awareness of Jazz music
• Free transfer of improvisatory skills
• Friendship through music

-Activities-

• Live Performances
• Outreached Programs
• Recruitment Training Program for new players
• Jam Sessions

Northern Jazz Ensemble's Profile

Northern Jazz Ensemble (NJE) was formed on 21st August 2007 by a group of musicians who were formerly involved in Penang Areca Jazz Ensemble Project Band which was formed to performed in Penang Island Jazz Festival 2005. The group is made up of members from Q Jazz Collective, Penang Symphony Orchestra, PAKU and also independent musicians.

The group was formed to:

• Promote mainstream Jazz music to the public


• Promote friendship through music


• Develop it’s members improvisatory & performing skills


• Share music knowledge with fellow musicians

The ensemble consists of trumpet, trombone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, piano, double bass, guitar and drum.

Currently, under the tutelage of its music director Mr Wilson Quah, NJE is gearing up to perform in Penang Island Jazz Festival 2007’s Fringe Experimental Stage. NJE’s future plan is to work closely with its music director to build up its members’ improvisatory skills and expand the current setup into a big band.