MPO Jazz Camp

Attended Malaysia Philharmonik's first Jazz Camp today for a 90-minute performance by an international mix of talented performers. It had a 6 man band; piano, double bass, drums, saxophone, trumpet and trombone.

Generally a full house audience which had a good mix of local and foreign guests. For RM30/person, it was a reasonable price for such a good performance. Each man had (on almost most pieces they played) a solo exhibition of their talent.

They're here for a 5-day Jazz Camp event organised by MPO to showcase and share their experiences with our local talents. Some of the musicians are regularly featured at Alexis Ampang, in case you're interested to "take in" some jazz experience.

I was there basically to watch Greg Lyons' performance. It was rather good, though not much solo time as I guess the focus was on the international performers. Unfortunately it wasn't as fun to listen as trombone, trumpet and drums.

More of the man himself can be found here; http://www.greglyons.net/

*forgive me for the non-existent musicians' name to their respective instrument, as I've forgotten them*