Jazz It Up

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Consisting of two vocalists, Shaveena Anam and Akash Majumdar (also a guitarist), a bass and groove coordinator Xahid Ahmed, a guitarist, Yameen Khan, a drum and beats master, Towfiq Arifin, a saxophonist, Rahin Haider, and a trombonist, Apurba Mustafa, the band wants to bring the melodies of jazz and blues with a bit of funk to get their audience in the groove.
They have played at prominent events such as the International Jazz Day at the Shilpakala Academy, diverse concerts at music festivals at the Russian Embassy to the relaxing end of the week atmosphere at Jatra. They are the mark of a true artist because despite the fact that they have dwelled in the genre for 5 years, they claim that there are so many more elements that are still missing to truly proclaim that they encompass jazz and blues. During jam session, they still have friendly but intense dispute over which chords to play and change in order to make the song their own. The intricate layers makes the musical experience of jazz and blues anything but tedious.
Their advice for new artists in Dhaka who would like to pursue jazz and blues is to keep playing as this genre has so many layers. According to the band, they believe no matter how long you play, there will always be more to explore.
Listen to their tunes at https://soundcloud.com/oficial42

Getting to know the Band

New Artist to look out for
Yameen explains that Snarky Puppy is an astounding new artist as they fuse R&B and Jazz in an innovative manner.

Biggest disagreement regarding the music
“Yameen thinks John Mayer is an amazing guitarist and the rest of us could beg to differ,”sighs Rahin.

Greatest challenge in playing a jazz instrument
“Connecting with the audience and getting the right chord; with any instrument changing the chord can alter the feeling evoked from the song,” explains Towfiq.

Jazz Jukebox

Pushing the limits of jazz to higher notes, Brubeck’s unorthodox measure have paved the way for a more upbeat tone.

With a trumpet solo that is as lively as any bustling city, the song transports you to the yesterdays of the vibrant urban music scene.

A heart-rending ballad accompanied by predominantly a piano playing in the background; the simplicity in composition expresses a plethora of emotions.

A flawless rendition of what instruments can create the perfect harmony. Though there are a number of instruments, the solo performance of the saxophone is never overpowered.