Jazz has been around for many years and it started off in America by the African American community. The reason jazz became so popular was the fact that jazz did not have any emotional limitations. The tone and rhythms of jazz changes based on the player’s emotions.
In Jazz, the main instruments that give it its ambience are, saxophone, trumpet, piano, trombone, bass, drums and guitar. It may sound like a lot, however, to create such magnificent sound, each instrument plays a big part.
In Myanmar, there are not many places that house jazz music. There are bars and clubs that invite and host jazz players for live music. Here are a few of the places and groups in Myanmar that are passionate about the music.
Jazz In Time
The bar holds live music for local jazz players everyday, the performance takes place in a well centralised stage. The size of the bar is able to hold approximately 80 people, which is divided into two levels. Either the lower or the upper floor both gives a specular view of the stage.
Address: G(01), Building (B), Bo Myat Tun Tower, Bo Myat Tun Street, Botataung Township, Yangon
Phone: 09454500447
Email: info@jazzmyanmar.com
Opening hours: 5-11pm
Bamboo Trio
They are a Jazz Band that resides in Myanmar. Their band plays at various locations where Jazz In Time and Vintage 36 being some of their venues. Their events and performances are updated on their Facebook page.
If you are a jazz enthusiast or a budding listener, do head down to the venues to enjoy some sweet Jazz music.
Editor: Su Su Rati
Photo credits:
Jazz in time Photo – Phyo Thiha
Bamboo Trio Photo – Bamboo Trio
