10 Interesting Fact About Jazz music

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• Jazz is a music genre that is very popular in Indonesia since the 1930s.
• Indonesians were first introduced to jazz during the Japanese occupation in 1942.
• One of the most famous Indonesian jazz musicians is Chrisye who is also known as The Godfather of Indonesian Jazz.
• Jazz festival in Indonesia is held every year in various cities such as Jakarta, Bali and Yogyakarta.
• Jazz in Indonesia is often combined with traditional music such as gamelan and keroncong.
• Some famous jazz clubs in Indonesia including Motion Blue Jakarta, Java Jazz Club in Bandung, and Red White Jazz Lounge in Surabaya.
• In the 1960s, Indonesian jazz musicians often appeared on television and national radio.
• In the 1980s, Indonesian jazz musicians began exploring the influence of rock and pop music in their jazz music.
• Some famous Indonesian jazz musicians besides Chrisye including Dwiki Dharmawan, Indra Lesmana, and Tulus.
• Jazz Indonesia has influenced jazz music throughout Asia and is an important part of Indonesian music heritage.