Once a month in the heart of Jakarta’s bustling city, loud jazz music can be heard humming around the neighborhood, wrapping the noise of buzzing cars with smooth and rhythmic tunes. SOUP is a collaboration project by Jazz Picnic Indonesia, Tengah, and IMAJI Studio. It is something familiar, cozy, hearty, and a mix of different ingredients that come together beautifully. Combining Jazz, Living Space, and Apparel— the three main ingredients to create intimate sessions, deep conversations, and all for the sake of arts.
SOUP aims to serve soulful, intimate live music sessions. Our purpose is to:
- Discover music with rich roots and history through performances.
- Provide a space for talented musicians to express themselves authentically, showcasing their unique side as a fresh discovery for audiences or to revive something they have not felt in a long time.
- Offer an opportunity for musicians and audience to engage directly and to inspire each other. Musicians who are a part of the audience are welcome to join in and jam together, creating an organic and authentic music experience.
SOUP always takes place on the last Sunday of the month to emphasize what Sundays should be: time for relaxing, unwinding, and enjoying good music with good vibes. Sunday gives flexibility for people to come and watch our session as a way for them to spend time in excitement, ending the month on the perfect note. From kids to seniors, SOUP is a family-friendly space where music enthusiasts feel welcome.
IN THE KITCHEN
SOUP has four head chefs. Behind the space is Andre Lubis, founder of Tengah, a Co-Living space that is nestled in between Setiabudi’s main road where he acts as the Producer of SOUP. He has always dreamed of creating a platform for arts, slow living, and music enthusiasts. The idea is to bring people together And make a difference through ideas and creativity. Behind the direction is Leo Pradana, co-founder of IMAJI Studio, a natural dye fabric studio that supports slow fashion. Leo acts as the Creative Director for SOUP. He has a deep passion for art and sub-culture, his creation uniquely blends his influence with contemporary elements. He’s always excited to create something new that brings meaning to those around him.
Behind the grooves is Barry Likumahuwa, a prominent Indonesian jazz musician, acts as the Music Director for SOUP. Barry Likumahuwa is best known for his skill as a bassist and his contribution to the modern jazz scene in Indonesia. Jazz Picnic Indonesia was created by Barry to host jazz programs all around Jakarta, now in collaboration with SOUP. Behind the sound is Dimas Pradipta, a talented drummer that has worked with many multi-genre and well-known musicians as a session player. Dimas Pradipta acts as the Audio Technical Director for SOUP. Dimas is known for having mixed and mastered many recordings of many genres, and his deep knowledge on audio techniques that ensures refine quality audio for SOUP.
What makes SOUP different from the others is the main menu and ingredients that we serve. SOUP offers space for creatives to enjoy raw live music, DJ sets, and be a part of the community that nurtures the roots of arts. Spontaneous jamming sessions are encouraged, creating one-of-a-kind collaboration between musicians that happens only in that SOUP session. SOUP highlights curated skillful musicians, well-known and newcomer artists, as well as highlighting special items from IMAJI Studio and Tengah’s communal space and exclusive rooms.
SOUP with Barry Likumahuwa Jazz Connection is our first and pilot event held on Sunday, 21st July 2024. With the enthusiasm we receive, we continue the series with our second session: “SOUP JAZZ QUINTET” on Sunday, 1st September 2024. Each of the sessions are uploaded on Youtube, sharing the captivating performances for everyone to enjoy. Looking ahead, we are excited to continue the series and serve more soulful and rich sounds of live jazz performed by talented Indonesian musicians.
