With its first edition taking place in April 2019, Sabah Jazz is held in conjunction with International Jazz Day. The event showcased over 120 Jazz musicians from all around Malaysia performing in front of over 1600 in attendance.
After two years of postponement due to the pandemic, the second edition finally took place on 30th of April 2022 at D'Atas Explorers Tavern in Kota Kinabalu City featuring 15 Jazz musicians from all around Sabah performing in front of over 200 in attendance.
The Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023 was held on 30th of April 2023 at Urban Tamu X Sabah Jazz, Riverson in Kota Kinabalu featuring 32 Jazz musicians from all around Sabah performing in front of 2,000 in attendance.
Sabah Jazz is a listed event within the UNESCO International Jazz Day celebration.
As a lead up to the Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2024, a special edition called Sabah Jazz by The Beach at Tanjung Aru Beach was held on the 29th October 2023. Over 4,000 people was in attendance to watch 38 Jazz musicians on stage.SABAH JAZZ by THE BEACH 2023
Date: 29 October 2023 | Time: 5pm - 10pm | Venue: Prince Philip Park Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu | Gallery (Photos by Caleb Chung Ka Lip, Anthony Chu Kai Bin, Jacob Hejnowski, Ruth Kan)
Special Edition: SABAH JAZZ by The Beach at Tanjung Aru Beach
Date: 29 October 2023 | Time: 5pm - 10pm | Venue: Tanjung Aru Beach, Kota Kinabalu
Full lineup for Sabah Jazz by The Beach 2023
16 October 2023 - BNB Kolektif (Blue Note Band fame), Samantha John, , neojuice, Aphrodites, Monokroms, Syuwari Ritchie, Jazzeltone Big Band and stage host Mr Anthony Chang.
Stage host: Anthony Chang
15 October 2023 - Champion of Astro Talent Quest 2006, former Astro TV host and UCSI Alumni, Anthony Chang is scheduled to be our Stage Host. Thanks to Mega Boogie!
Lineup announcement: Jazzeltone Big Band
14 October 2023 - One of the most anticipated names as requested by the public, we have booked Jazzeltone Big Band! Thanks to Music Monster Academy!
Lineup announcement: Syuwari Ritchie
13 October 2023 - Proud to announce that Yamaha Music Malaysia Guitar Ambassador Syuwari Ritchie will be performing!
Lineup announcement: neojuice
12 October 2023 - neojuice will be performing! Thanks to Kinabalu Podcast!
Lineup announcement: Aphrodites
11 October 2023 - Following the public's request, Monokroms has been booked! Thanks to The Rehearsal Room.
Lineup announcement: Aphrodites
10 October 2023 - We're excited to announce that Aphrodites will be performing! Thanks to Sabah Institute of Art!
Lineup announcement: Samantha John
9 October 2023 - Introducing Samantha John! Thanks to Print Planet!
Lineup announcement: BNB Kolektif
8 October 2023 - Due to the overwhelming request, BNB Kolektif is booked! Thanks to J Music Centre!
Sabah Jazz by The Beach at Prince Philip Park Tanjung Aru
1 October 2023 - SABAH JAZZ by The Beach is happening on the 29th of October 2023 (Sunday) from 5pm to 10pm at Prince Philip Park, Tanjung Aru Beach, Kota Kinabalu. In collaboration with the Tanjung Aru Beach Fest 2023, 7 bands are scheduled to perform on stage (we will announce them soon). The event will be FREE FOR THE PUBLIC!
Sabah Jazz by The Beach at Tanjung Aru Beach Logo
19 August 2023 - The Sabah Jazz by The Beach at Tanjung Aru Beach logo has been announced.
Sabah Jazz by The Beach at Tanjung Aru Beach Announcement
19 August 2023 - SAHDEA's Vice President Mr Jessel Yansalang has announced that the Sabah Jazz team will be organising a stage show on the 29th of October 2023 at Tanjung Aru Beach. The show will feature 7 performers from all around Malaysia.
SABAH JAZZ 2023
Date: 30 April 2023 | Time: 12pm - 6pm | Venue: Riverson, Kota Kinabalu | Gallery (Photos by Kenneth Lai)
We're on Daily Express, again!
3 May 2023 - Thank you Daily Express for the shout out.
Sabah Jazz 2023 International Jazz Day Celebration
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Urban Tamu X Sabah Jazz
Date: 30th April 2023 (Sunday)
Note: Next day is a Public Holiday
Time: 12noon to 5pm
Venue: The Walk, Riverson
Vendors Start Time: 11am
Full Lineup
16 April 2023 - Our full line up for this year's Sabah Jazz. Blue Note Band, neojuice, Jess & The Deaf Katz, Aphrodites, Monokroms and Angleyca Laura. All from Sabah.
Sabah Jazz 2023 Performers Schedule
16 April 2023 - Performers Schedule for this year's Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration.
Lineup Announcement: Monokroms
14 April 2023 - Monokroms will be performing at the Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023.
Lineup Announcement: Aphrodites
14 April 2023 - Aphrodites will be performing at the Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023.
Lineup Announcement: Blue Note Band
13 April 2023 - Sabah favourite, Blue Note Band will be performing at the Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023.
Lineup Announcement: neojuice
12 April 2023 - Neo-soul band, neojuice will be performing at the Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023.
Sabah Tourism Board Supports Sabah Jazz
10 April 2023 - Pic from Left, Mr Jared Abdul Rahman, Mr Jessel Yansalang, Mr Arthur Lee, Puan Noredah Othman (CEO of Sabah Tourism Board), Mdm Normegawati Sapian, Mr David.
Lineup Announcement: Jess & The Deaf Katz
10 April 2023 - Crooner Jess Joel with local outfit The Deaf Katz will be performing at the Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023.
Lineup Announcement: Angelyca Laura
10 April 2023 - The amazingly talented Angelyca Laura will be performing at the Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023.
We're on Daily Express!
5 April 2023 - Thank you Daily Express for the shout out on paper.
Sabah Jazz teams up with Urban Tamu
2 April 2023 - Sabah Jazz is proud to announce that we will be teaming up with Urban Tamu for this year's International Jazz Day Celebration!
Daily Express continues to support Sabah Jazz
31 March 2023 - For the third time, Daily Express has pledged their support for Sabah Jazz.
Sabah Jazz is coming back!
1 March 2023 - We are excited to announce that this year's Sabah Jazz is coming back!
*Edit 31 March 2023 - Sabah Jazz International Jazz Day Celebration 2023 will only take place on 30 April 2023 from 12noon to 5pm.
We welcome Sabah Institute of Art as one of our Supporting Partner
1 March 2023 - Sabah Institute of Art is now a supporting partner of Sabah Jazz.
Sabah Jazz 2023 Will Happen
30 April 2022 - SAHDEA's Vice President Mr Jessel Yansalang has announced that next year's Sabah Jazz will take place whether it is at a smaller scale or large.
SABAH JAZZ 2022
Date: 30 April 2022 | Time: 7pm | Venue: D'Atas Explorers Tavern | Gallery (Photos by Revery)
SABAH JAZZ 2019
Date: 27 & 28 April 2019 | Time: 6pm | Venue: Sutera Avenue | Gallery (Photos by Aznan, Kenneth, Jay and Paul)
Creator, Partners and Sponsors
Organiser
Sabah Human Development & Empowerment Association (SAHDEA)
Supporting Partner
Sabah Tourism Board
AV Provider
Mega Boogie Sdn Bhd
Supporting Partner
Music Monster Academy
Supporting Partner
Sabah Institute of Art
Supporting Partner
J Music Centre
Official Newspaper
Daily Express
Supporting Partner
The Rehearsal Room KK
Supporting Partner
DBKK
Supporting Partner
Print Planet
Supporting Partner
Yamaha Music Malaysia
Podcast Partner
Kinabalu Podcast
