Nailing it at the recent KK Jazz Talent Search, this band definitely proved their remarkable stage-presence. Trained by Professor Hanafie Mohd Imam, a Berklee College of Music graduate, this great ensemble will wow you with their undeniable talent.
Selected from this year KK Jazz Talent Search, Lawalah founded by Victor Din Hatt and the bands consist of 6 members from the Sabah Institute of Arts ‘s Music Department.
A jazz-funk band led by Q Sound, also known as Marque Yong, who is a versatile and dynamic trombonist, bandleader and composer from New York.
Four of Tawau’s finest, most active and long-time musicians, this band have sessioned for numerous well-known Malaysian artists as well as playing at weddings and corporate events around Sabah.
Selected also from the KK jazz Talent Search. This band of 6 members making up of passionate music students, led by Gavin will leave the crowd mesmerized.
Our very own Sabahan Blues man – Sonny Bahari will be hosting combo jam session with some of the festival’s skilled performers.
Professor Hanafie Mohd Imam graduated from Berklee College of Music (Boston)majoring in Jazz Composition & Arranging, and at The University of Miami (Florida) he majored in Music Education & Bass Performance. Apart from academic duties and lecture halls, he performs professionally both the Traditional Malay Music (gamelan, mandolin, ukulele, asli-langgam, dondang sayang-keroncong) and the Mainstream…