John Klass

A View To A Skill – John Klass

THE REVIVAL of radio’s fortunes has enabled a lot of experienced hands to continue at the microphone. William Xavier, Mark van Cuylenberg (The Flying Dutchman), Susan Ng and Brian Richmond are...

Music That Stirs Jeremy Monteiro

CHEMISTRY is that great unknown you sometimes chance upon in your career. As a jazz artiste, Jeremy Monteiro performs with a wide variety of musicians. As a performer, composer, teacher, adviser,...

Folk Songs For A City

Dick Lee has contributed songs that reflect the Singapore state of mind over the years. In his own lighthearted way, his songs have come closest to becoming folk tunes....

Young Cats At Sultangate Music Festival

YOUNG talent gets stage time at this year's Sultangate Music Festival. The line up of talent includes veteran axeman Addy Cradle, who is impressed with the young talent who will...
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Survival Of Singapore’s Night Scene

Get behind the scenes of operating a night club in Singapore to understand what's at stake. This WED WEB CHAT — Dark Is The Night Scene talks to Dennis Foo,a Singapore...
Yesterday Once More, Jeremy Monteiro And Friends

The Carpenters Renovated

SOME 35 years after the death of Karen Carpenter, her voice and the haunting melodies of The Carpenters live on in our subconscious. At least it did while Jeremy Monteiro...
Jeremy Monteiro, With A Little Help From My Friends

Jeremy Monteiro Waxes Vinyl

ONE OF Jeremy Monteiro’s recent Facebook posts showcases an affordable turntable. It isn’t just a wave of nostalgia washing over jazz pianist, composer, band leader and educator. It’s to prepare you...

Live Jazz Swings Back Into Action

THE roots of modern jazz were founded on chamber music. The smoky dives and jazz clubs of New Orleans and Manhattan were locales where this genre was spawned and...
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Fan Power And The Rise Of Super Bands

IN the era before social media, a British quartet with spelling issues ruled the music world. Wherever the Beatles performed, they were met with hordes of screaming fans —...