Gigs Picks

Jeremy Monteiro
Jeremy MonteiroPHOTOS: JAKOB DINESEN, RUSSEL WONG, SINGAPURA DUB CLUB, ST FILE
Jakob Dinesen
Jakob Dinesen
Vandetta
Vandetta
Umar (above right) and Dru Chen (above left)
Umar (above right) and Dru Chen (above left)
Ras Muhamad (left) and Indonesian-German reggae singer Toke.
Ras Muhamad (left) and Indonesian-German reggae singer Toke.

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EXPLORATIONS IN JAZZ FEATURING JAKOB DINESEN AND JEREMY MONTEIRO

Singaporean jazz maestro Jeremy Monteiro and leading Danish saxophonist Jakob Dinesen come together for a one-night-only jazz collaboration.

Monteiro, a Cultural Medallion recipient, is an acclaimed jazz pianist, while the globetrotting Dinesen has two Grammys, for Best Jazz Album in 2003 and 2007, under his belt.

WHERE: Emmanuel & Sons, 01-08 Performance Building, 158 Kallang Way MRT: Geylang Bahru WHEN: Thursday, 7.30pm ADMISSION: Advance tickets at $30 (includes a glass of wine) via jazzexploration.peatix.com, or $35 at the door (cash only)


KIV: KIAT, INTRIGUANT AND VANDETTA

Three of Singapore's electronic music powerhouses, Kiat, Intriguant and Vandetta, come together at the National University of Singapore's (NUS) University Town (UTown) for a performance of electronic, hip-hop and soul music.

The free gig, presented by the NUS Centre for the Arts, will feature opening act btcprox, also known as Bryan Tan, a product of the NUS Electronic Music Lab.

WHERE: Town Plaza, UTown, 36 College Avenue E MRT: Kent Ridge WHEN: Tonight, 7.30pm ADMISSION: Free


NPARKS CONCERT SERIES IN THE PARK: ROCKESTRA

Retro fever will take over Fort Canning Green tomorrow night. Expect hits from the 1960s to the 1990s, performed by the likes of singing duo Jack & Rai, singer-songwriters Umar and Dru Chen, veteran band Shagies and indie-pop quartet M1LDL1FE, which will be joined by Jawn.

WHERE: Fort Canning Park, River Valley Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut WHEN: Tomorrow, 6.30pm ADMISSION: Free


BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY BASH

Celebrate the late reggae legend Bob Marley's birthday with a screening of the documentary, Marley, by Scottish film-maker Kevin Macdonald, at The Projector.

It will be followed by a party at the Intermission Bar, headlined by Indonesian reggae ambassador Ras Muhamad and Indonesian-German reggae singer Toke.

The price of the movie ticket includes free entry to the after-party.

WHERE: Intermission Bar at The Projector, 05-00, Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Road MRT: Nicoll Highway WHEN: Tomorrow, screening at 7.45pm, after-party from 10pm ADMISSION: Movie tickets at $13.50 from theprojector.sg, after-party entry at $10, at the door, comes with one drink

A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 02, 2018, with the headline 'Gigs Picks'. Print Edition | Subscribe