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MJPF 11 - the Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival 2024

Michael Veerapen, Principal Founder, Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival 2024

14-Jun-24 15:00

MJPF 11 - the Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival 2024

The MJPF Music Festival has been uniting music enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds for over a decade now. The aim of the festival is to curate an unforgettable musical experience for the audience, while also showcasing rising music talents in Malaysia, and to provide them with the support and encouragement of music industry professionals. We speak to Michael Veerapen, renowned jazz pianist, composer, producer, record studio head, educator and also the Principal Founder of the Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival, to find out what's in store at this year's festival - MJPF 11 - the eleventh in the series.

Image Credit: Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival, Instagram

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


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Categories:  performing arts,  music,  education

Tags:  mjpf,  the bigger picture,  front row,  jazz education,  malaysian jazz piano festival,  jazz music, 


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