Umar Zakaria Quartet With Special Guest Riduan Zalani @ The Jazz Loft

Originally born in Singapore, Umar Zakaria is a New Zealand bassist and composer filled with hope for the future. His music unites diverse musical traditions to inspire communication and cooperation across boundaries. In 2018 he was named Best Jazz Artist by Recorded Music New Zealand for his album, Fearless Music.

He has given performances across Europe, Asia and the USA alongside Myele Manzanza, Norio Maeda, Snorre Kirk, Fabia Mantwill and Ben Wendel among others. He is a student of legendary jazz bassists Cecil McBee and Lynn Seaton as well as NZ’s own Paul Dyne, and was awarded 2nd prize at the BASS2014 International Jazz Bass Competition.

Having developed a reputation for emotionally stirring performances, Umar now seeks to share heartfelt original music with audiences across the world in order to spread a message of courage through the powerful sound of the double bass.

Since appearing on the scene as a supportive bass player in February 2023, this will be his first solo show in Singapore. Umar will be joined by Johan Liedberg on saxophone, Lee Ann Gie on piano and Benjamin Low on drums, with special guest Riduan Zalani joining in for a finale performance of his “Suite Melayu” original compositions from his award-winning album.

Doors open at 7pm.

2 Sets at 7.45pm & 9.15pm.

Cover charge $22 for both sets.

Host or Publisher The Jazz Loft @ Blu Jaz