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achmad ananda
He started playing guitar at the age of 12. 1997 at the age of 22 he discovered the challenge and the beauty of playing jazz, when he met the great indonesian jazzpianist Idang Rasjidi. Short after that he studied with the great Oele Pattiselano and Denny Tr, followed by taking classes from the german Jazzmaster
Günter Weiss, guestprofessor at jakarta’s
Institut Musik Daya, IMD.
In 2000 Idang Rasjidi asked him to join his band which gave him the opportunity to get deeper into the music and to develope his own unique style.
Another milestone in his career was when he met
John Stowell and japanese guitarplayer Hideaki Tokunaga. John’s lessons had a major influence on his view on either playing guitar and music in general.
At present Nanda is a regular featured guest on many jazzfestivals in asia (Penang/Jakjazz/Javajazz/Singapore) and abroad. 2004 he was invited to perform at the indonesian embassy in Norway.Now he prepare new material for his trio , Duo ( Nengah & Nanda), and New ITMOS album in 2014..
Gear
Fender Twin Reverb amp, Roland acoustic Amp Guitar : Fender Stratocaster, Gibson Es 335, Fender Telecaster, Ibanez AF 200av.Gibson Les Paul. Acoustic : Custom Guitar, Fender nylon Acoustic. Effects: Line 6 Xt Live, ART Multi effect, Digitech Rp155(for Travel), other old Stomp boxes.
Tags
Primary Instrument
Guitar
Location
Jakarta
Willing to teach
Intermediate to advanced
Credentials/Background
intermediate to advance
Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson