My regular companion on our
little music ventures, was busy with work last Monday night, the day after spectacular super moon, so rather than
sitting at home staring at the TV by myself, I decided to take the bike to Blu Jaz. I had
seen an invite for a performance on the 3rd floor. Blu Jaz is also
not a bad place to have a decent meal so I went straight over. Monday nights
are rarely crowded so I perched myself at one of my favorite tables. One of
those with bar stools. Oddly enough I, especially when by myself, I find the low
seating too formal. Of course when you walk into Blu Jaz no one would expect
any form a formality, I guess this is one of my quirks. People that know me
would probably conclude it is not my strangest. After a satisfying meal, which,
due to my strict no drinking and driving policy, I had with a hot tea, I went
upstairs. The room was rather quiet, but as I said to the organizer at some
point an 8 o’clock start is a little early in this town. Soon enough I
recognized the faces of the back up band
Hiroaki Maekawa
Mei Sheum
Tama Goh
It appeared that I had met
Sachiyo ones or twice before but I was not aware she was a singer.
The invitation mentioned
Pop, Jazz, Bossa Nova and Ethnic music. With these genres you can go anywhere
and suspect any thing. It turned out to be a nice song list of tunes sung in
English Japanese Chinese and Malay, a very enjoyable blend of Asian cultures. The
song choice, was mostly relaxing tunes. To me the nicest moment was when
Sachiyo sang only with Mei on the piano.
Mei especially seemed very much into
the song accompanying Sachiyo’s voice perfectly
all along the way. Sachiyo’s voice is, to me surprisingly clear and
extremely pleasant, in conversation, when introducing the next song, or while
singing.
I can say that last Monday was one of those evenings that I mostly
enjoy when I go to the music events in Singapore. There may not seem to be too
many shiny stars, but there are bright sparkles to discover.
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