Alexis Bistro
presents
Michael Veerapen feat. Joanna Bessey
Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd October 2010
When discussing Malaysian jazz, the name most people would associate with it would be pianist, Michael Veerapen. Together with drummer Lewis Pragasam, they organized Malaysia’s first Jazz Rock concert in 1978, which brought about a tremendous interest in jazz especially amongst younger audiences and thereby planting the seeds for the way jazz is loved in this country.
Even before graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music with Summa Cum Laude in 1982, he has made a name for himself as an upcoming pianist, having worked with some of the more popular bands who were at the forefront of the 70s era.
Michael has traveled around the world performing at jazz festivals, concerts and recently put together a 'duet' performances with his illustrious colleague, Jeremy Monteiro at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, with the aim of challenging himself in the more difficult and demanding styles of jazz performance and improvisation.
This time round, Michael will be accompanied by the lovely multi-talented Joanna Bessey.
Joanna's showbiz career began with the award-winning TV show “Kopitiam” (*Highly Commended ‘Best Actress in a Comedy Role’ – Asian Television Awards) which aired for seven years.
Joanna recently directed "So You Think You Can Mamak?' and 'Wacky Bar' at PJ Live Arts (PJLA). Joanna was nominated *'Best Director'* in 2008, for her directorial debut of Ibsen's 'An Enemy of the People' at KLPAC.
Last year, Joanna hosted the BBC World News travel documentary, "Exploring Malaysia" airing worldwide and in one episode was coaxed into singing while traveling on the Eastern & Oriental Express train.
Admission is free. Dress code applies.
Table bookings for diners only.
Show starts at 10.00pm
For more information, please call 03 4260 2288
or visit www.alexis.com.my
Alexis Bistro Ampang
Great Eastern Mall
303 Jalan Ampang
Kuala Lumpur
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