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TEMECULA WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008 ARTIST LINE UP

Saturday, May 3 12:00 noon to 12:30 Multi Grammy Nominated Group Average White Band 12:50 to 1:50 International Artists Appearing Indonesian Jazz Superstar Dwiki Dharmawan and The World Peace Orchestra featuring Walfredo Reyes Jr, Tollak Ollstad, Roger Burns, Edwin Livingstone and Andy Suzuki. 2:10 to 3:10 Chart Topping Pianist Brian Simpson with Nominated for Latin Jazz Album of the year! Guitarist Marc Antoine 3:15 to 4:15 Grammy award winning vocalist Jody Watley 4:50 6:00 Multi Grammy Nominated Group Average White Band The Air force Reserve Jazz Band performing on Saturday.

Sunday, May 4 12:00 noon to 12:30 Violin Virtuoso Antonio Pontarelli & Pop vocalist /songwriter Kiki Ebsen 12:45 to 1:15 Alan Hewitt 1:30 to 2:15 Guitarist Chieli Minucci from Special EFX ” Winner of The 2007 Smooth Jazz song of the year” 2:30 to 3:15 Guitarist Paul Brown with special guests Internationally renown French keyboardist/composer Philippe Saisse.” 3:30 to 3:50 Steve Oliver & Violin Virtuoso Antonio Pontarelli 3:50 to 4:30 Michael Paulo with International Artist Japanese Saxophonist Kanzaki 4:00 to 6:00 Michael Paulo with a special guest performances by Grammy ward winning vocalist James Ingram, Everette Harp and the Perri Sisters, Grammy Award Winning Vocalist James Ingram

On Thursday, May 8, the Keyboard Institute presents keyboard virtuoso-composer-producer Dwiki Dharmawan in a clinic/performance highlighting his unique fusion of jazz and the microtonal music of his native Indonesia.

With his band Krakatau, Dharmawan has performed around the world and released multiple albums featuring collaborations between musicians representing a variety of cultural traditions. He also heads the Farabi Music Institute in Jakarta, a cross-cultural school teaching jazz, classical and traditional Indonesian music. During his MI appearance, Dharmawan will be joined by Indonesian gamelan and fretless bass.

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WORLD PEACE ORCHESTRA
Inter Cultural Dialogue through Music in Peace

Jakarta is home to a jazz scene in Asia, for the past 4 years the city has presented the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival offering a cross-section of Indonesia’s talents with name artists brought in from Europe, the U.S. and around the world. The Festival presented more than 1200 musicians and hundred of shows over 3 days on the 19 festival stages held at Jakarta Convention Center from 7th to 9th March 2008.

The second day began with a concert by the World Peace Orchestra (WPO), led by Indonesian musician Dwiki Dharmawan at Exhibition Hall Stage B . The Audience were very impressed by the superb musicianship, diversity, skill, and creative artistry of the group, both as individual performers and as an ensemble.

Dwiki Dharmawan World Peace Orchestra

INTERNATIONAL JAVAJAZZ FESTIVAL March 8th, EXHIBITION HALL Stage B 17:30 - JCC

JAVAJAZZ FESTIVAL on THE MOVE March 4th, UPH Karawaci Campuss 16:30 - Karawaci

Dwiki Dharmawan : Piano/Synth/Vocoder

Walfredo Reyes Jr : Drums

Steve Thornton : Percussion

Indro Hardjodikoro : Bass

Roger Burn : Marimba/Vibes

Andy Suzuki : Saxophone

Tollak Ollestad : Harmonica

Dira : Voice

Ivan Nestorman : Voice

WORLD PEACE ORCHESTRA
Inter Cultural Dialogue through Music in Peace

Jakarta is home to a jazz scene in Asia, for the past 4 years since 2005 the city has presented the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival offering a cross-section of Indonesia’s talents with name artists brought in from Europe, the U.S. and around the world. The Festival presented more than 1200 musicians and hundred of shows over 3 days on the 19 festival stages held at Jakarta Convention Center from 7th to 9th March 2008.

The second day began with a concert by the World Peace Orchestra (WPO), led by Indonesian musician Dwiki Dharmawan at Exhibition Hall Stage B . The Audience were very impressed by the superb musicianship, diversity, skill, and creative artistry of the group, both as individual performers and as an ensemble.

At The JIJJF 2008 WPO is composed of eleven musicians : Walfredo Reyes jr (Carlos Santana’s and Steve Winwood Drummer), Steve Thornton (legendary percussionist and former Miles Davi’s band member), Andy Suzuki (David Benoit’s Saxophone Player), Roger Burn (Vibes and Marimba, leader of Shapes), Tollak Ollestad (Andre Bochelli’s and Al Jerau’s Harmonica player), Indonesian bass player Indro Hardjodikoro, second keyboardist Feby Sukova, Ivan Nestorman and Dira Yulianti (Voices) and Dwiki Dharmawan (Keyboards and Synthesizer). French guitarist which based in Spain Marc Antoinne also plays on several songs.

The World Peace Orchestra (WPO) innisiated by Dwiki Dharmawan. With exploration of many musical genre, WPO express inter cultural dialogue through music. The rich cultures and traditions from many musical background are an inexhaustible source of inspiration and creativity especially on desire to explore various music tradition and local wisdom that have a unique voice and imagination that the world needs to hear.

With Omega Pacific Production Dwiki currently working on his new album ‘The World Peace Orchestra’ which also supported by Jimmy Haslip and Russel Ferrante from Yellowjackets, China Philharmonic Orchestra, Guitarist Frank Gambale, Roger Burn, Andy Suzuki, Tollak Ollestad, legendary percussionist Steve Thornton and Malaysian drummer Lewis Pragasm.

Renowned Australian musicians Guy Strazz (guitar), Aykho Akrhiff (percussion), Hugh Fraser (bass) and Richard Maegraith (flute) a ls o contributed on two compositions at Sydney’s Electric Avenue Studio with production/arrangements from guitar virtuoso and composer Guy Strazz (AKA Guy Strazzullo).

World Peace Orchestra dedicated to communicate to people across the boundaries of time, nationality, race and gender through music in peace.

About Java Jazz Festival

Compare to the North Sea Jazz festival in The Netherlands, which has been running for several decades, or the long-established Monterey and Newport jazz Festivals in the US, the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JJIJF) which started in 2055 is a relative newcomer, but it has shown potential to become one of the world’s best jazz festivals.

In the theree previous festival, many of the world’s greatest musicians have performed among other George Duke, James Brown, Incognito, Angie Stone, patty Austin, Bob James, Dave Koz, Lee Ritenour, Tower of Power, Chaka Khan, Jamie Cullum, Sergio Mendes, John Scofield, Ron Carter, Richard Bona, Marcus Miller, Joshua Redman, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim, Nathan East, Jeff Lorber, Dave Weckl, Harvey Mason and Level 42.

The initial mission of thE JIJJF was “Bringing the World to Indonesia,” and the event organizer, PT Java Festival Production continues to pour its positive energy and optomism into this important annual event in Asia. JIJF 2008 features hundreds of prestigious musicians performing on a 19 stages : the Manhattan Transfer, Kurt Elling, Ray Parker jr, Joe Sample, Steve Gadd, Everette Harp, Jody Watley, Lenny Castro, Ron King Big Band, the World Peace Orchestra and many more.

“Ilir-ilir” Concert in Beijing
by : Frans Sartono

Ilir-ilir, that sung Javanese poetry, appeared with a touch of Sundanese and jazz in the country of China. It was one of Krakatau’s contribution in the concert “The Rhythms of Indonesia” at Beijing Concert Hall, Beijing, China, on Wednesday (7/11) night.

Beijing Concert Hall, which is located about a kilometer from the historical Tiananmen field, became the cultural intercourse event. There Krakatau and Chinese musicians collaborated in playing Indonesian traditional pieces. Dwiki Dharmawan, Pra Budidharma, and friends performed together with strings from Asia Harmony Orchestra, and World Music Ensemble, a Chinese traditional music instrument ensemble with fourteen members who are students at Chinese Music Conservatory.

From that collaboration, thus flowed Bengawan Solo composed by Gesang, sung by Ita Purnamasari and Yong-Yong in Bahasa Indonesia and Mandarin. Following that, Ilir-ilir from Java, Janger Bali, Ayo Mama from Maluku, even Yamko Rambe from Papua. Those songs Lagu-lagu itu disuguhkan di depan sekitar seribu penonton dari berbagai bangsa.

Krakatau was very clever in communicating through music. They used jazz as some sort of musica franca, the “language” of intercourse for ears from various cultural background. In this jazz part, there were Dwiki Dharmawan on piano, bass from Pra Budidharma, and drum from Gerry Herb. At the same time, they brought the Indonesian flavor through a set of traditional instruments. There were Sundanese drum played by Ade Rudiatna, rebab and tarompet by Yoyon Darsono, also kecapi (West Javanese plucked zither), multi-sync bonang, and taganing Bataknese percussion from Zainal Arifin.

At Beijing, Ilir-ilir started with an intro of solo piano improvisation from Dwiki who used acoustic grand piano. The sung poetry melody was then developed in piano improvisation. This was some sort of appetizer, the introduction course to be able to go into the next composition. From the flavor of jazz, Ilir-ilir continued to kecapi and recorder that created the atmosphere of Pasundan land. Only after that did singer Peni Chandra Rini showed up with a very beautiful Javanese accent singing bowo (a kind of song intro): “lir-ilir, lir-ilir tandure wis semilir, tak ijo royo-royo….” At the moment, the atmosphere has gone very Indonesian, with the combination of Javanese and Sundanese that are similarly comfortable, calm, and harmonic.

Ilir-ilir in the next composition part received a touch of China through traditional instruments, such as dizi recorder, Yangqin string instrument, Erhu rebab, and an instrument similar to guitar called Pipa. This traditional version of ensemble was combined with the string section playing a melody which was more or less the same so that it gave the impression of merely playing music together. The communal situation ended when Ilir-ilir was then pulled to the flavor of swing jazz. This method was very communicative. At least it’s shown from the audience in the balcony seen tapping their feet along with the tempo.

Krakatau’s music’s ability to communicate was strengthen by the performance by dancer Didik Nini Thowok in Genjring Party and Impen-impenan. Genjring or a kind of tambourine became the backbone of Genjring Party composition that bring out the percussion element. Didik performed his old creation, which is the Dwimuka dance that’s very popular because it’s frequently performed by Didik in various opportunities, including weddings. He wore two masks on the face and the back of the head. When he’s not facing the audience, Didik’s body and motion gave the impression as if he’s actually facing the audience.

The very percussion-y composition spoiled Didik with impulsive free motion that gave comedic effect. The audience was laughing, enjoying the combination of Kratau music and Didik’s dance that are both spontaneous and full of improvisation.

Fusion

With its jazz ”plus” format all this time, Krakatau fluently accomodated various ethnic elements in their music contribution. As was mentioned by music lecturer and observer, Franki Raden, in a jazz workshop in Jakarta at the end of October, Krakatau’s music gave a certain distinction outside Indonesia that’s not used to Indonesian traditional music. Krakatau stood by jazz, but opened itself for traditional flavors.

Krakatau was born from young musicians from early 80s who are very high spirited in playing fusion. At first, said Pra, they started with American “fusion-ish”. Pra (52), who grew in Bandung, then initiated fusioning jazz with Sundanese music element. “Sunda was what’s close to me since I was small,” said Pra who lives at Cipaganti, Bandung.

The idea was not fulfilled yet because comercially the Indonesian music industry at that moment did not have any room for experimental music. Krakatau that then formed with Pra, Dwiki, Indra, Gilang Ramadhan, and Donny Suhendra plus vocals Trie Utami turned to be popular for its four pop albums.

Krakatau stopped once. Pra experimented by making a creative Sundanese pop album with Trie Utami and Sundanese karawitan artist, Yoyon Darsono. This project became the so-called seed of Krakatau. Later, Pra and Dwiki fulfilled the prior idea, which is to play fusion, a fusion between jazz and Sundanese music. Accidentally, Dwiki Dharmawan owned a strong auditive memory of Sundanese karawitan. Dwiki’s house is only a concrete wall away from Kampus Akademi Seni Karawitan Indonesia (ASKI – Indonesian Karawitan Art Academy) Bandung that now becomes STSI and almost every day, he heard the students practice.

To fulfill the idea, they invite two Sundanese karawitan artists, Yoyon Darsono and Ade Rudiatna. Both are lecturers at STSI Bandung. This time Krakatau is strengthened by a drum player, Budi Haryono. They explore in entering the Sundanese element into jazz. “For three years, we synchronized the pattern of kendang and drum beats,” said Ade Rudiatna.

Their exploration started to be presented in front of public in 1993. The jazz lovers gave an exciting response to Krakatau’s creation. A year after that, “Mystical Mist” album was born. Krakatau kept on exploring the rhythm, sounds, and ethnic nuance potention through “Magical Match” (2000), “2 Worlds” (2005), to “Rhytms of Reformation” (2005).

Jazz still became the creative attitude of Krakatau’s artists. They don’t deny change with exploration. Jazz is also still their composition platform. Jazz became the foundation to give place to ethnic elements that are given such vast space in Krakatau to explore.

“Organizationally, I played kendang. We play with traditional approach, but that tradition has been modified. When we play swing, then kendang became a normal percussion. I gave meaning through kendang. I realize I’m not in the area of tradition. I became one in the totality of playing kendang. So, on one hand we’re invited, but not as additions,” said Ade Rudiatna.

“The identity of Sunda does not disappear. I treat rebab as a Sundanese rebab. Not like the style of a person playing violin, for example,” said Yoyon Darsono.

This identity and creative room clarity for each individual is what makes Krakatau able to explore the various sounds and rhythms. They could put the flavors of Indonesia and even China comfortably, just like what they contributed at Beijing.

The event supported by the Indonesian Cultural and Tourism Ministry and Indonesian Embassy in China became a kind of window for the Indonesian culture. Chinese musicians were invited to play Indonesian music and presented it to the audience coming from various countries.

“We hope that people will know Indonesia and want to come there. After that, for a friendship to happen between China and Indonesia through music,” said the Indonesian Vice Ambassador, Mohammad Umar.

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Liputan KRAKATAU CONCERT ‘the Rhythms of Indonesia’ , Beijing:

Yamko Rambe Yamko dan Ilir-ilir membahana di Beijing Concert Hall

Perhelatan konser musik Indonesia , The Rhythms of Indonesia, yang dilaksanakan pada tanggal 7 Nopember kemarin lalu sukses diselenggarakan. Sekitar seribu penonton memadati pertunjukan yang digelar di Beijing Concert Hall, Beijing RRT. Hadir antara lain pejabat tinggi Pemerintah RRT, para Duta Besar negara sahabat dan komunitas diplomatik, kalangan bisnis, akademisi dan pemerhati musik.

The Rhythms of Indonesia menampilkan repertoire yang terdiri dari lagu-lagu nasional dan daerah Indonesia dengan aransemen baru maupun komposisi karya Dwiki Dharmawan dan Krakatau Band.

Selama kurang lebih satu setengah jam, penonton menyaksikan atraksi kolaborasi musik diantara musisi-musisi Indonesia dan Tiongkok dipimpin oleh komposer ternama Indonesia Dwiki Dharmawan selaku Music Director konser the Rhythms of Indonesia. Penonton sangat dihibur oleh penampilan atraktif musisi-musisi dari kedua bangsa dengan latar belakang musik yang berbeda. Musisi Indonesia diwakili oleh Krakatau Band, Ita Purnamasari, pesinden Peni Candra Rini, dan paduan suara serta kelompok angklung mahasiswa Indonesia di Beijing. Sementara dari Tiongkok turut mewarnai pentas ini World Music Ensemble of Central Conservatory of Music dan Asia Harmony Orchenstra. Kolaborasi ini menghasilkan sebuah atmosfir musikal yang memuaskan dahaga pencinta world music di Tiongkok.

Aksi panggung Dwiki Dharmawan yang memainkan grand piano Boesendorfer berhasil menyihir ribuan penonton yang tidak beranjak hingga pertunjukan usai. Penampilan kolaborasi musisi Indonesia dan Tiongkok memang luar biasa pada Rabu malam itu. Lihatlah apa yang terjadi ketika lagu-lagu daerah dan nasional Indonesia seperti Janger, Bengawan Solo, Ilir-ilir, Yamko Rambe Yamko, Ayo Mama dan Sarinande dibawakan secara harmonis melalui perpaduan instrument musik tradisional Indonesia dan Tiongkok, ditambah dengan kemegahan orkestrasi dan paduan suara serta angklung yang membahana. Lagu-lagu dengan melodi sederhana tersebut itu pun dieksplorasi dengan berbagai gaya musik, mulai dari keroncong hingga free jazz. Bahkan lagu bengawan solo dibawakan secara duet dalam dua bahasa Indonesia dan Mandarin oleh penyanyi Ita Purnamasari dan Yong Yong yang menggambarkan betapa mesranya persabahabatan kedua bangsa. Penonton pun terkagum dibuatnya.

Atraksi maestro tari tradisional Didik Nini Thowok juga tak kalah menarik. Membawakan tarian dengan iringan lagu yang di aransir Dwiki Dharmawan yaitu lagu “Impen-impenan” dan “Genjring Party”. Lagu Impen-impenan diekspresikan Didik dengan gerak-gerak halus Gandrung Banyuwangi yang dipadukan dengan erotisnya Jaipongan dan juga gerakan dinamis unsur Betawi dan Bali . Sedangkan pada Genjring Party dimasukkan unsur topeng Cirebon dengan menggunakan tekhnik Dwi Muka. Penampilan tarian Didik Nini Thowok yang dinamis dan jenaka merupakan daya pikat tersendiri dari konser the Rhythms of Indonesia.

Tepuk tangan riuh tak henti-henti berkumandang, seluruh penonton berdiri memberikan apresiasi, tatkala tarompet pencak Indonesia dan terompet Suona Tiongkok bersahut-sahutan ditimpali kendang, china drums, terbang, kecrek dan bonang mengiringi lagu ‘The Rhythms of Indonesia’ yang menandai usainya konser di Beijing. Pada komposisi ini Yoyon Dharsono sempat memperagakan permainan Tarompet dengan teknik ‘ngalamus’ atau dalam jazz dikenal sebagai Circular Breathing, ditambah sedikit demonstrasi melepaskan 4 bagian tarompet tersebut satu-persatu.

Di akhir pertunjukan Duta Besar RI untuk RRT Sudrajat beserta Ibu Sally Sudrajat memberi selamat kepada seluruh pendiukung acara the Rhythms of Indonesia.

Pagelaran the Rhythms of Indonesia juga dimanfaatkan sebagai ajang promosi pariwiata Indonesia kepada masyarakat setempat dan komunitas asing, dengan membagikan promo-kit berupa brosur berbagai paket pariwisata dan memajang gambar-gambar keindahan obyek pariwisata Indonesia .

Direncanakan konser the Rhythms of Indonesia akan diproduksi dalam bentuk DVD oleh Musik Kita Record.

KBRI Beijing , 08 Nopember 2007

Farabi’s pride and joy will specially perform various repertoires in different packaging. Mia Tri Utama (solo piano) dance to produce ‘Fragmen’, composed by Jaya Suprana. Shinta Lestarini and Feby Sukova Nevizond (duo piano) will present ‘Blue Rondo a la Turk’ (composed by Dave Brubeck and arranged by ‘father’ Dwiki Dharmawan) and ‘Janger’ (arrangement by Dwiki Dharmawan). Azzahra Sabina Tohir, Rizky R. Argadipraja, M. Danang Prananda and Taufik Ramadhanu of Children Guitar Quartet, will showcase ‘Santarello’. There will also be a Piano Four Hand by Priska and Citra, who will be playing Japanese folk song ‘Cuckoo’. A composition by Antonio Vivaldi ‘Concerto Grosso’ is packaged in a Seven Guitar performance by Adi Rahmat, Rahmat Kusnadi, Heri Budiono, Wawan, Andang, Yoshua Refi and Donal Saputra. ‘Farabi Acoustic Connection’ consisting of Agam Hamzah, Indra, Yossie and Eril, ‘Farabi Strings Ensemble and Choir’ nurtured by Amir Katamsi and senior-junior musician collaboration ‘Farabi All Stars and the Next Generation’ comprising of Adi Darmawan, Agam Hamzah, Dwiki Dharmawan, Gerry Herb, Jeane Phialsa, Shadu, Ozzy, Gopaz, Zainal Arifin, Sefrino, Iwan Hasan, Ubiet alongside their students from Farabi will also be a part of the musical carnival.

In the spirit of warm and touching family nuance, the ‘family’ wishes to recognize the elders which have patiently and loyally dedicated themselves as music practitioners and educators. The recognition is bestowed to JB Harmonianto, Roelly Budiono, Oele Pattiselanno and the late Prahayawan Prabowo.

If our musical expressions receive such tremendous support by the large family that is Farabi, we are truly proud to be a part of this family. With great pride, we exclaim “Yes, let’s continue this musical exploration!”

On 24 August 2007, Farabi Music Education institute held a musical exhibition featuring bands consisting of its pupils from various branches such as Dharmawangsa, Bintaro, Hang Lekir, Kelapa Gading, Cempaka Mas, Bogor and Cibubur. Taking place in Bugs Café in Pondok Indah, ‘Farabi Music Day 2’ was overcrowded with Farabi students alongside with their friends and families. From those coming to witness the show, to those supporting and rooting for their performing friends, the event was a riot. The ten finalists competing for top position were Selonia, Ji Yu, Limited Edition, R.W.H., Hekta, Reverse, D’Aiya, White Heaven, Azel & Friend and Potenzio. For the occasion, the final ten bands showcased their own songs and creativity in arrangements. Their performances were appraised by a panel of judges comprising of Nyak Ina Raseuki (Ubiet), Bens Leo and Dwiki Dharmawan. It was an absolutely special opportunity! As usual, the performances are graded based on originality, harmony, arrangement, technique and overall performance. Apart from choosing the best five bands, judges also voted for the best vocalist, drummer, keyboardist, guitarist and bassist.

As ‘Farabi Music Day’ itself is an annual tradition, the event (this year sponsored by Coca Cola and Nokia) also involved the best three bands from previous year’s ‘Farabi Music Day 1’, Captain Hook, D’Interyo and Flinstone. Teen drummer Raffi and Joshua Suherman Hattrick Band (former child singer Joshua’s band) also flaunted their musical talent at the event. Joshua performed his childhood hits “Diobok-obok” and a traditional Javanese songs, interestingly, with a rock twist. There was also a performance by six bassists, all Farabi graduates that are now a member of popular bands. With Parkdrive’s Rayendra (also a former Farabi student) on drums, under the leadership of Berry Likumahua (bassist to Gren Fredly) the six bassists performed two songs with their own vibrant and unique style.

Also during the event, ‘Farabi Music Day 1’ album, released by Musikita Records, was released. They album features performances by the ten finalist bands from ‘Farabi Music Day 1’. In addition to Captain Hook, D’Interyo and Flinstone, other participating bands include Lamp Band, Green Light, Red, Banana Split, Vodka and Dago Percussion. Don’t miss Farabi graduates’ musical action. Someday, they probably would be ’s renowned musicians. It’s great that Farabi gave them the chance to express their musical passion!

Bens Leo, ’s music observer, mentioned that Indonesian musicians dominate the music airwaves of neighboring countries such as and . Hence, the ‘birth’ of young musicians from an institution as Farabi is hoped to spawn next generation musicians to continue the prowess of their seniors. This is not impossible, as Dwiki Dharmawan, the institution’s owner, is presently working on a world-class project which involves foreign musicians.

Last June, Dwiki and other Indonesian musicians including Ivan Nestorman, Indro Hadjodikoro, Sandy Winarta, Korem Sihombing, Zainal Arifin and young talented singer Dira completed the recording process for tracks such as Arafura, Numfor, Paris Barantai, Jazz for Freeport, Anarikin Teo and Benggong in Jakarta.

Percussion dubbing were then done in Kuala Lumpur by legendary percussionist Steve Thornton. At the end of July, Dwiki departed to Los Angeles, California to attend a rehearsal and recording session preparations, scheduled on August 1st 2007, alongside participating American musicians. Rehearsal was done in West LA Rehearsal Studio, whilst the recording itself took place in Henson Recording Studios (formerly known as A&M Studio), a well-known studio in which hundreds of albums were concocted.

The Los Angeles recording session was participated by Yellowjackets’s members Jimmy Haslip (bass/co-producer) and Russel Ferrante (piano) with Walfredo Reyes Jr. (drums & percussion), Tollak Ollstad (harmonica), Shape’s founder Roger Burn (marimba/vibes/ascociate producer), Andy Suzuki (reeds) and Rich Breen acting as Sound Engineer. The tracks recorded were Clarissa and Janger a Balinese folksong specially arranged by Dwiki.

The two previously mentioned activities would be covered by Keyboard Magazine and those involved in the LA session would be exclusively interviewed by a renowned KSPC 88.7 FM LA-based jazz radio station on Tony Palkovic Radio Show.

Renowned Australian musicians Guy Strazz (guitar), Aykho Akrhiff (percussion), Hugh Fraser (bass) and Richard Maegraith (flute) a ls o contributed on two compositions at Sydney’s Electric Avenue Studio with productio n/arrangements from guitar virtuoso and composer Guy Strazz (AKA Guy Strazzullo).

Malaysian renowned drummer Lewis Pragasam complete the project with contribution on ‘The Spirit of Peace’. Lewis play with Indro on bass as well as Beijing Strings Ensemble with Chen Yun as concert master.

World Peace Orchestra is a global project. For that reason, it is no wonder that when the project continued to thrive, more Indonesian and foreign musicians wished to participate and contribute their skills. The “Dwiki Dharmawan – World Peace Orchestra” album will be released in June 2008, both in Indonesia and worldwide. Prepare yourselves! In 2008, there is a great chance that a “World Peace Orchestra” will take place. Once more, Indonesia will be overflowed with jazz musicians from all over the world.

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Dwiki dan kawan-kawan akan tampil di acara Indonesia-China Intertwined. Ini adalah bentuk kerjasama Indonesia-China di bidang budaya dan turisme. Pertunjukan tersebut menampilkan pagelaran seni budaya dua bangsa dalam tari, musik, lagu, dan peragaan busana.

World Peace Project (WPP) yang pertama kali disajikan Dwiki di Jak Jazz Festival 2006, diniatkan sebagai wadah penyaluran aspirasi musisi yang cinta damai, dimana lewat musik yang dimainkan menyampaikan pesan anti perang, intimidasi dan kekerasan kepada dunia.

Di ajang Java Jazz Festival 2007 WPP melebar menjadi ajang bertemunya beragam musisi internasional. Terbukti hadirnya Steve Thornton (perkusi), Andy Suzuki(saxophone), Roger Burns (vibraphone) dan sejumlah musisi lain.

Selain itu Dwiki juga merencanakan akan terbang ke Los Angeles AS untuk merekam WPP bersama Tollak Ollestad (Harmonika), Roger Burn dan Andy Suzuki plus sejumlah musisi tamu antara lain Russel Ferrante (Piano), Jimmy Haslip (bass) yang merupakan anggota dari supergrup Yellowjackets.

Seperti apa WPP dalam bentuk rekamannya kelak?, kita tunggu saja!.