Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JJF) is one of the largest jazz festivals in the world and arguably the biggest in in the Southern Hemisphere, held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The annual jazz festival is held every early March and was designed to be one of the largest jazz festivals globally. It was held for the first time, in 2005, approximately 125 groups and 1,405 artists performed in 146 shows. The festival was attended by 57,800 visitors, during its three-day stretch.
Up until the seventh Festival in 2011, there were 170 Indonesian and international groups. 150,000 tickets had been sold for this year's festival.
JJF’s motto, “Bringing the World to Indonesia”, is implemented through the act of inviting numerous international artists to the festival. This is not only intended to treat the public with a feast of international talents, but also as an opportunity for international artists to see the talent of Indonesia’s jazz musicians, as well as jazz improvisations paired with Indonesian traditional music and also arouse collaborations on JJF's stages.
During the four years of the festival, collaborations create a new musical harmony. People of diverse background (nation and culture) meet in harmony through jazz.
Peter F. Gontha, the director claims that musicians are the appropriate ambassadors to vocalize peace.
Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival showcases jazz, and other genres, including the ‘jazz ‘n beyond’ form presented by DJs. As a result, JJF's performance areas are always packed with audience from a wide range of age groups. It is a fact that most foreign musicians were awed that JJF also attracts teenage viewers.
| Year | Date | Venue | Theme | International Artists | Indonesian Artists | Number of Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | March 5-7 | Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan | Bringing The World to Indonesia | Amp Fiddler, Angie Stone, Deodato, DJ IZO, DJ Maestro, Earth Wind and Fire Experience Featuring Al MCKay All Stars, Eric Benet, Galaxy Jazz Big Band (Japan), George Duke, Gilles Peterson, Incognito, James Brown, Jeff Kashiwa, Jeff Lorber, Laura Fygi, Lizz Wright, Michael Paulo, Michelle Nicolle, Saskia Laroo, Steve Reid, Tania Maria, Tetsuo Sakurai, Tiempo Libre, and Vinny Valentino | Adjierao & Jendela Ide Kids Percussion, Aksan Sjuman Quartet, Andien, Bali Lounge and Gita Wiryawan, Bayu Wirawan Trio, Bertha & Friends, Bintang Indrianto & Sujiwo Tejo, Bubi Chen, Canizzaro featuring Mus Mujiono, Cherokee, Chlorophyl, CO-P, D'Band, DJ Glenn, Donny Suhendra, Dwanka Band, Elfa's Bossa's, Elfa's Children Choir, Elfa's Jazz & Pop, Farabi Percussion Ensemble, Funky Thumb, Gitar TRI Sum featuring Dewa Budjana, Tohpati, Balawan, Glenn Fredly, Heaven On Earth, Humania, Iga Mawarni, Indra Lesmana Reborn, Janapria/Sanjaya/Sjuman, Jaque Mate, Jazzyphonic, Krakatau, KSP, Kul-Kul, Ligro Trio, Maliq & D'Essentials, Marcell, Margie Segers featuring Idang Rasjidi & Friends, Maulana Brothers featuring Jackie, Melting Pod soundsystem, Nera, New Breeze, No Name, Otti Jamalus Quartet, Padi, Paragita UI Choir, Pentatones featuring Benny Likumahuwa, Rieka Roeslan, Ruth Sahanaya, Saharadja Featuring : Rio & Sally, Salta, Shakila, Simak Dialog, Sova, Stereo Soul, Sue & Friends, Syaharani and Queen Fireworks Project, T-Five, Tamam Hoesein & Friends with Nina Warna, Ten 2 Five, The Groove, The Romero's, TJNDD International Quartet, and Zefa | ± 48.000 |
| 2006 | March 4-6 | Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan | Bringing The World to Indonesia | Ad Colen Quartet, Adani & Wolf Group, Asianergy feat. Jack Lee, Bob James, Nathan East, Lewis Pragasam, Bob James and Angels of Shanghai, Bob James Quintet: Nathan East, Jack Lee, Lewis Pragasam, Dave McMurray, Brand New Heavies, Carleen Anderson, Chiara Cevello, Daniel Martina, Daniel Sahuleka Solo, Daniela Schachter, Dave Koz Rendezvous Allstars feat. Indonesian Idols, Dave Koz Rendezvous Allstars feat. Jonathan Butler, Kirk Whalum, Wayman Tisdale, Gerald Albright, Dennis Rollins' Badbone & Co, Doug Cameron & Friends, Eric Benet, Gerald Albright, Harri Stojka, Hiromi, Incognito, Jeff Lorber and Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Kool And The Gang, Lee Ritenour, Luis Giraldo, Marc de Clive Lowe, Masada, Mezzoforte, Michael Lington & Magenta Orchestra feat Jeff Lorber Special Guest Eric Benet, Shakila & Harvey Malaiholo, Michael Paulo, Negroni's Trio, Noryn Aziz, Omar, Patti Austin feat. Dave Koz, Peter White & Michael Paolo Band, Raphael Gualazzi Trio, Relax, Rendevouz All Star feat Jonathan Butler, Kirk whalum, Wayman Tisdale, Rick Braun, Take 6, Tetsuo Sakurai, Tortured Soul, Tots Tolentino, Tower of Power, Vikter Duplaix, Vinny Valentino, Youn Sun Nah | 4 Peniti, Adjierao Percussion Ensemble, Aksan Sjuman Quartet, Anda Bunga, Andi Wiriantono, Ape On The Roof, Balawan & Batuan Ethnic, Bali Lounge, Bandung All Stars - Imam Pras, Benny Likumahua & Jazz Connection, Benny Mustapha (Battle of the Drums), Blue Savana, Blues Brothers Experience "Time Warp", Bobb Quartet, British International School, Bubi Chen with Special Guest Bob Tutupoly, CDB, Cronik (turntablist), Deviana, Discus feat. FADLY (PADI) & ANDIEN, Doddie Latuharhary & Edy Timisela, Dwiki Dharmawan Project feat. Rafly, Ecoutez, Elfa Secioria featuring E Voices, Elfa Secioria featuring Elfa's Singer and Elfa's bosas, Ello, Endah Widiastuti & 426 UPH Bigband, Farabi Percussion Ensemble, Gadiz & Bass, Galaxy Jazz Big Band - (Japan), Gilang Ramadhan feat Nera, Glenn Fredly, Guitar Extravaganza,Kiboud M, Lee R,Vinny V,Jack Lee,Balawan, Dion, Nanda, Harvey Malaihollo & Shakila feat Magenta Lounge, Hyper Sax & CO, Idang Rasjidi & Syndicate, Imam Pras Quartet, Indonesian Idol (Mike, Yudika, Monita, Nania, Lucky), Indonesian Soul feat. Humania special guests Marcell, Glenn & Andien, Indra Lesmana Reborn Guest Star Lenny Castro, Gerald Albright, Ireng Maulana & Friends, Jakarta International School, Japoz (Arief Setiadi & Joel), Jaque Mate, Kahitna, Kelasik, KIBOUD MAULANA, Kiboud Maulana Blues Band, Kilimanjarao, Kirana Big Band, Ligro Trio, Luluk Purwanto Quartet, Maliq N D'Essentials, Marcell, Margie Segers, Maya Hasan and Soul Mate, Mocca, MOLLUCAN NITE : Glen Fredly, Ruth Sahanaya, Harvey Malaiholo, Shakila, Mike etc., Nial Djuliarso, Nina Tamam And Friends Feat Tamam Hoesein Band, Oele Patiselano Tribute to Perry Pattiselano, OpusTre directed by Ricky Lionardi, Otti Jamalus, Park Drive, Quita, Rafi Drums, Rieke Roeslan, Rio Moreno Trio, Ruth Sahanaya feat. Ad Colen Quartet, Saharadja, Shakila, Shanou, Simak Dialog, SORE, Sova, Tangga, The Forte Band: A Tribute Night To Bill Saragih, TIKA, Tomorrow People Ensemble, Tompi feat Groovology, Tribute to John Pattirane feat Opustre Big Band,Bob Tutupoly,Ruth Sahanaya,Andre Hehanusa,Shakilla,Margie Segers,Harvey Malaiholo,Lita Zen,Olive,Iwan Zen,Edo Kondologit,MD:Ricky Lionardi,Glenn, Tuti & Friends (Jogja), Viky Sianipar, White Shoes & Couple Co, Wong Pitoe, Yeppi Romero & Andi Bayou, Zarro, Zefa (11th) and uncles. | ± 52.200 |
| 2007 | March 2-4 | Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan | Bringing The World to Indonesia | 5-Essence ft John Hondorp,Jan Wessels, Adam Klipple, Airto Moreira & Flora Purim, Austin Peralta, Black Diamonds, Brian Simpson, Chaka Khan, Daughters of Soul feat. Lalah Hathaway, Nona Hendryx, Indira Khan, Dave Weckl, David Benoit, Deniece Williams, Diane Schuur, Djanecy, Eldar, Eric Legnini Trio, Eric Marienthal, Frank McComb, Freddie Washington, Gino Vannelli, Hipstones, Jamie Cullum, Jeff Lorber, Jeffrey Osborne, John Scofield, Jorge Diaz, Kenny Rankin, Kiki Ebsen, Kimiko Itoh, Koji Goto, Kyle Eastwood, Larry Franco, Level 42, Lica Cecato, Lisa Ono, Marcus Miller, Maurice Rugebregt "Sioh Maluku", Michael Paulo, Omar Sosa, Reel People, Richard Bona, Rick Braun, Ron Carter, Sadao Watanabe, Sam McNally, Sergio Mendes, SF Jazz Collective ft Joshua Redman,Bobby Hutcherson,Dave Douglas, Shapes, Steve Thornton, Tony Monaco, Tortured Soul, Vikter Duplaix, Yosuke Onuma, Harvey Mason, | "Brothers Of Revolution" feat Indra Lesmana, Humania, Glenn F., Mike, Mc Vandal, Accoustic Encounter feat:Ireng & Kiboud Maulana,Kadek,Nanda,Viktor R,Oele P, Adjierao Unlimited Percussion, Aldrin, Andi Wiriantono, Arief Setiadi & Friend's, Bad Boys Blues, Balawan Trio, Bambang Nugroho, Barry Likumahuwa Project, BazzAttack, Beben Jazz feat. Carolina, Benny Likumahuwa & The Young Connection, Benny Mustafa and Young All Stars, Bobb Quartet, Bubi Chen, Canzo, Chill N Play, Cindy, Devian, Dian PP,Special Project, DJ Ebi, DJ Glenn, Dwiki Dharmawan World Peace Project, Ecoutez, Elfa's Singers,Elfa's Bossas with Elfa's Big Band, Emerald, Endah & Rheza, g.d.e, Galaxi Big Band, Geliga, Glen Dauna Jazz Quintet, Harry Toledo, HyperSax N Co Feat Saunine, Idang Rasjidi & The Syndicate, Iga Mawarni & Heaven On Earth, Imam Fathur, Indonesian Voice of Soul (Ello, Rio F, Mike, Lucky, Pasto), Indra Aziz, Ivonne Atmodjo, Jazzy Phonic, Jakarta Drums School Rhythm Nation, Jilly And Her Banda Brama, Jopie Item & Friends Feat. Rien Djamain,Trie Utami, Kelasik, Kirana Big Band Jogjakarta, Krakatau,The Journey Of.M.Director:Irvan Chasmala,feat: Andien,Olive,Rieka Roslan,Ruth Sahanaya, Loopin Loop, Maliq n D'Essential, Marcel, Melly, Michelle Efferin Quartet, Moskvitch, Oele Pattiselano Project feat. 3G, Park Drive, Pasto, Pineapple, Rieka Roslan, Rien Djamain, Ruth Sahanaya, Ryan, Shanty, Six Element, Soul Id, Soul Vibe, Starlite, Syaharani, Syaharani & Queen Fireworks, The Journey Of Krakatau, The Profesors, The S Scade PCBnB, Tiga Mawarnih, Titi DJ, Tompi & Groovology, Viky Sianipar, Vivo, Warrior Of Manga, Zarro, Zinnia, 4 On 6 Quintet, Apple Program Aplication For Music Ft.Riza Arshad, Dimi, EQ Humania Project, Jaque Mate, Kahitna, Karimata,Tribute To,Barry Likumahuwa feat: Andien,Cindy,Dira,Ello,Mike Muhede,Pasto, Rio Febrian, Tya Subiakto Orchestra, 4 AM Quartet, Ello, Erwin Gutawa, Jakarta Intl School Big Band, Kulkul, La Belle, Quicky, Storytellers, | ± 60.500 |
| 2008 | March 7-9 | Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan | Bringing The World to Indonesia | Atilia, Attwenger, Bobby Caldwell, Brian Simpson, Chico & The Gypsies, Coda (Australia), Crusaders feat. Randy Crawford, D'Sound, Dhafer Youssef, Duo - Gabriel Grossi e Daniel Santiago, Dwiki Dharmawan´s `World Peace Project` feat. W. Reyes, R. Burn, Tollak, S. Thornton, Earth Wind & Fire Experience feat. Al McKay All Stars, Eric Darius, Everette Harp, Franco D'Andrea Quartet, Gary Anthony, George Clinton 'Funkadelic', Greg Adams, Gregg Karukas, Harvey Mason, Incognito, James Ingram, Jammin Zeb, Jane Project, Jeff Kashiwa, Jeff Lorber, Jeff Lorber Band special guest Eric Darius, Jody Watley, Joe Sample & The Crusaders feat. Steve Gadd, Julien Wilson Trio, Katalyst (Australia), Kazumi Watanabe, Kenny 'BABYFACE' Edmonds, Kristin Berardi and The Band feat Mike Nock Trio, Kurt Elling, Lee Ritenour with Patrice Rushen, William Kennedy, Melvin Davis, Lenny Castro, Logic, Marc Antoine, Marlene Del Rosario (Philipines), Maysa Leak, Megan Bowman, Michael Paulo, Michiel Borstlap `Eldorado` (Holland), Mike Nock Trio, Najee, Omar Sosa, Raul Midon, Ray Parker Jr., Renee Olstead, Ron King, Ron King All Stars Big Band, Sara Gazarek, Sizhukong (Taiwan), Steve Oliver & Humberto Velas, Terumasa Hino, Tetsuo Sakurai, The Harvey Mason Trio with very special guests Pat Martino & Tony Monaco, The High Five Quintet (Italy), The Manhattan Transfer, Tineke Postma, Tony Monaco, Triba, West Coast All Stars feat. Greg Adams, Jeff Kashiwa, Gregg Karukas, | 21st Night, 4 Peniti (DB), 4AM Quartet, 5 Wanita-Rieka R,Yuni S,Iga M,Nina T,Andien, Abdul, Aditya, Adrian Adioetomo (DB), Afgan, Alfred Young Sugiri, Andezzz [departure:people], Andy Gomez, Ari ( Groovology ), Arti Dewi (DB), Asiabeat, Audy, Avenue, Bad Boyz Blues, Bali Lounge, Bambang Nugroho Octagon, Barry Likumahuwa, Benny Likumahuwa & The Salamander Big Band, Benny Mustafa Van Diest, Bibus, Bop Vivant, Canizzaro, Canzo Feat Sherly O, Cindy Bernadette, Contra Indigo, Crave, Desty, Devian, Deviana, Dewi Sandra, Dian Pramana Poetra, Dimi, Ecoutez, Eki Puradiredja, Endah N Rhesa, Ermy Kullit, Fakta, Friends, Galaxy Big Band, Gihon Lohanda Trio, Glen Dauna Project, Glenn Fredly, Gorga, Gugun & The Blues Bug, Hyper Sax, Idang Rasjidi, Imel Rosalin Trio, Ireng Maulana, ITMOS (Indonesia-Germany-US), Iwan Wiradz & Tri Budiman feat. Elfa Secioria, J-Flow (DB), Jakarta Broadway Singer & IMDI Ensemble, Jakarta Drums School, JassKiddin', Jazz Perhaps & Flava, Jazzmatic, Jazzmint Big Band, Jeffrey Tahalele, Jimmy, Jopie Item, Karinding Collaborative Project, Kinanti Project, Kirana Big Band, La Belle, Laconieck, Lenggie, Ligro Trio, Michelle Effirin Quartet, Mike Mohede, Mr. Lazy, Nial Djuliarso, Nikki Manuputty, Notturno, Oele Pattiselano, Oleo, Orbeat (DB), Palm From The Moody Tunes, Parkdrive, Pasto, Phinisi (Makasar), Prambors Jazz Band, Pro Rejected, R&B Band, Radhini & Renita, RAN, Rio Moreno, Ryan, Saharadja, Santa Monica (DB), Sekapur Sirih, Shinta & Jubing, Sister Duke, Sketsa, Sol Project, Souleh & Soulehah, Soulvibe, Starlite, Suddenly September, Surabaya All Star, Syaharani and The Queenfireworks, Tao Kombo, The Cats, The Doctors, The New Konservativ, Tiga Mawarnih, Tika (DB), Tiwi Shakuhachi, Tri Sum, Two Triple O, Vassagie, Velvet Band, Whisper Not, Yance Manusama, | ± 69.000 |
| 2009 | March 6-8 | Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan | It's A Festival For All | Alex Ligertwood, Antonio Pontarelli, Brian McKnight, Chuck Loeb, Dave Valentin, David Garfield, Dhruv, Dianne Reeves, Dwight Sills, Eliane Elias, Eric Darius, Everette Harp, Gamelan Shokbreaker, Gary Anthony, Harvey Mason Quartet, Isao Suzuki, Jason Mraz, John Stoddart, Karizma feat. David Garfield, Laura Fygi, Ledisi, Matt Bianco, Mike Stern feat. Dave Weckl, Mitch Forman, Moon Arra (India), New York Voices & Ron King Big Band, Oleta Adams, Parov Stelar (Austria), Pascoal Meirelles, Peabo Bryson, Prasanna, Purple Circle, Quasimode (Japan), Rex Rideout, Roy Ayers, Royce Campbell Tribute To Wes Montgomery Feat Tonny Monaco Oele Pattiselano & Cendy Luntungan, Sensual, Simon Phillips, Soil & PIMP, Stefano Bollani, Steve Ferrone, Student Loan, Swing Out Sister, The Gospel According to Jazz, Thermal and a Quarter, Toku, Tom Scott & Paulette McWilliams, and Veronica Nunn. | ± 90.000 | |
| 2010 | March 5-7 | Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran | Jazzin' Up Remarkable Indonesia | ± 110.000 | ||
| 2011 | March 4-6 | Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran | Harmony Under One Nation in Remarkable Indonesia | Abraham Laboriel, Acoustic Alchemy, Bauchklang, Bob James, Bobby Lyle, Brian Culbertson, Brian Simpson, Chuck Loeb, Corinne Bailey Rae, Daniel Amat, Danjil, David Garfield, Eastmania feat. Kai Eckhardt, Ed Motta, Eric Darius. Everette Harp and Bobby Lyle acoustic show, Fareed Haque, Fourplay, George Benson, George Duke All Stars, Harvey Mason, Hendrik Meurkens, Jamie Lidell, Jeff Lorber, Joey DeFrancesco Trio, Jose James, Juan de Marcos & Afro Cuban All Stars, Kilimanjaro, Los Amigos, Luca Ciarla Quartet, Maurice Brown, Michael Paulo, Nathan East, New York Voices, Rasmus Faber & RaFa Orchestra, Rhoda Scott, Robert Glasper Experiment, Roberta Gambarini, Ron King Big Band, Roy Hargrove Quintet, Ruben Hein, Santana, Sondre Lerche, Sr Mandril, Steve Smith & Vital Information feat. Vinny Valentino, The Nairobi Trio featuring Jonas Julio, Tony Monaco, and Zap Mama | Abdul and The Coffee Theory, Ade & Brothers, Aditya, Andien : The B-Sides, Barry Likumahuwa Project, Benny Likumahuwa & Young Jazz Connection, Benny Mustafa, Bonita & The Husband, Bubi Chen Plays Pop, C-Man, Calvin Jeremy, Chairul Umam Quintet, David Manuhutu, Dira Sugandi, Donny Suhendra, Drew, Dwiki Dharmawan & Angklung Jazz Ensemble, Elfa Secioria and His Legacy Lives On.. feat. Elfa's Singers, Titi DJ, Elfa's Jazz Youth, Hedy Yunus, Yovie Widianto, Ello, Endah N Rhesa, Syaharani & The Queenfireworks (ESQI:EF), Fariz RM Feat. Barry Likumahuwa & Friend, Erwin Gutawa Big Band, Farrah Di Bigband, Four On The Floor, Fraya, Gigi and Ron King Big Band, George Benson & Magenta Orchestra tribute to Nat King Cole, Glen Dauna feat. Farrah Di, Glenn Fredly, Husbands and Wives (Otti Jamalus, Yance Manusama & Endah N Rhesa), Idang Rasjidi, Imam Pras Quartet, Indonesia NuProgressive tribute to Harry Roesli, Indonesian Youth Regeneration, Indra Aryadi, Indra Aziz Experiment, Indro Hardjodikoro, Iwan Abdie, Iwan Hasan & Andien, Enggar + Mery CHAMBER JAZZ, J.O.C feat. J.O.C. Voices & Iwan Wiraz, Java Jive, Jopie Item, Kahitna, Kirana Big Band, LLW (Indra Lesmana, Barry Likumahuwa, Sandy Winarta), Maliq & D'Essentials, Manna Band, Marcell, Mian Tiara & D'Organics, Minangapentagong Sawahlunto, Nial Djuliarso: The Jazz Soul of Ismail Marzuki, Nikita Dompas & His Fellow Musicians, Nita Aartsen feat. Michael Paulo, Notturno feat. The Soundscape, Oele Pattiselano, Pandji Pragiwaksono, Pitoelas Bigband, Raisa, RAN, Sandhy Sondoro, Sandy Winarta Quartet, Shadow Puppet Quartet, Simak Dialog, Sketsa, Soulvibe, Spero, The Groove, The Jongens Jazz Quartet, The Police Project by Margo Rising, The Profesors, Tohpati Bertiga., Young Boys, and Zarro | ± 150.000 |
| 2012 | March 2-4 | Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran | TBC | Al Jarreau & George Duke Trio, Barry White Show & The Pleasure Unlimited Orchestra. Bobby Caldwell, Bobby McFerrin, Carl Allen, Chris Standring, Dave Koz, David Sanborn, Depapepe, Duwende, Erykah Badu, George Duke Trio, Herbie Hancock, Joey DeFrancesco, Juilliard Jazz Quartet, Laura Fygi, Mamas Gun, Mayer Hawthorne & The Country, Medeski Martin & Wood, Pat Metheny, Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band, Quincy Jones Present : Alfredo Rodriguez Trio, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Ron Carter, Ron King Big Band, Sheila E., Soil & "Pimp" Sessions, Swing Out Sister, Taylor McFerrin, The Manhattan Transfer | TBC | TBA |