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Undeterred by the current blockade, the annual jazz festival, Surya Nepal Jazzmandu – kicked off with its inaugural event on Wednesday evening: Jazz for the Next Generation.
Held outdoors under the setting sun within the grounds of the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory in Pulchok, Jazz for the Next Generation showcased a high standard of up-and-coming local musical talent. Seven artists were selected by the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory to play in front of an enthusiastic crowd and guest judges: members of Katamon Cherry.
With performances ranging from covers of pop legends such as the Beatles and Tina Turner; to jazz legends such as Chet Baker; as well as a range of outstanding originals, Jazz for the Next Generation proved once again that talent is not a commodity in short supply in the local music scene.
The judges had the difficult task of choosing four titles: Best Vocalist; Best Accompanying Act; Most Outstanding Artist; and Best Band.
Announcing the winners, guest judge Haim Deskoff of Katamon Cherry, said: “The performances were so diverse… it was very hard for us to decide”.
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