RED SNEAKERS DIARY: Ubud Village Jazz Festival

I entered the world of Jazz music in Ubud on August 11th and 12th. One of the famous festivals in Bali, where is some international jazz musicians come to play. This is the third year from 5th Yasmine came to this event. She loves this festival not because of she’s a jazz lover, she’s just enjoy a good music from any kind. This festival is classy and down to earth. We watched jazz music performance accompanied by good food from prestige restaurants which on this event they gave moderate prices of food and an hour free flow wine from the sponsor. So…during those 2 days we had 2 performances that we were enjoyed the most.

Gerald Clayton. The four-time GRAMMY-nominated pianist/composer. She didn’t take any picture or make a video because she just wanted to focus on the performance. We were enjoying it so much. And we found our spot to watch the performance at the main stage; it’s next to our new friend " the depressed man statue”. Gerald Clayton wasn’t only play a solo but also accompanied by a bass player and a drummer. They made such a lovely harmony.
My new friend,The depressed man statue

Balawan Batuan Ethnic. Balawan is Indonesian Balinese Guitar Virtuoso known as Magic Fingers. Besides modern instruments, his band plays Balinese Traditional Gamelan. His music is fast and dynamic that brought a “wow” factor to the audience. Moreover because of his band new format collaborates with his students from 12 to 19 years old boys.
Balawan Batuan Ethnic

I am happy that Yasmine chose me to accompany her to this event. Since she brought me to her life last month, she didn’t just let me to step on places of her activities but also on the place where she never visits and a place she loves. Not all grounds are clean or smooth, but we learn and enjoy the experience. Most important that she doesn’t forgets to clean me.