Jakarta International Jazz Festival - a harmonic celebration of life

Jakarta is home to many historic sites which may bethe locals is a much awaited festive occasion which
of importance to travellers looking for more than justhas been celebrated for over two decades.
a leisurely holiday at a comfortable resort. The Park“JAKJAZZ’88” was the
of Inscription, The Port of Sunda Kelapa and Tokofirst edition of this extravaganza and as its name
Merah are some of the places you wouldn’tsuggests was held in 1988 mainly due to the
want to miss while in Jakarta.persistent efforts of local jazz artist, Ireng Maulana
The Jakarta International Jazz Festival is an annualwho was determined to make the dream of many
celebration where jazz music lovers from all walks oflocal jazz fans come true by initiating a tradition of
life come together to admire the musical styles ofhaving an annual jazz festival in Jakarta. Along with a
talented artists from around the world.loyal group of friends Mr.
‘JAKJAZZ’ as it is known among