BIOGRAPHIES
RODRIGO PAREJO (Spain) · Flute
Rodrigo Parejo is a Spanish flutist, improviser, composer, educator, and researcher whose artistic work explores the dialogue between jazz, flamenco, Mediterranean traditions, and the musical cultures of Southeast Asia. Throughout his career, he has developed a distinctive musical voice that combines improvisation, world music traditions, and contemporary composition.
A graduate of the Royal Conservatory of The Hague (Netherlands) with distinction in Jazz Performance, Rodrigo also holds a Master's Degree in Flamenco Research and Analysis from the University of Cádiz and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Extremadura. Alongside his artistic career, he has taught at conservatories, universities, and international institutions throughout Europe and Asia.
His projects have been presented at major festivals and venues across Spain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Netherlands, Portugal, and other countries, collaborating with leading musicians from Europe and Southeast Asia. His work frequently incorporates cross-cultural dialogue, bringing together diverse musical traditions through improvisation and creative collaboration.
As both a performer and researcher, Rodrigo Parejo continues to build bridges between cultures, developing projects that celebrate artistic exchange, contemporary creativity, and the universal language of music.
SRI HANURAGA (Indonesia) · Piano
Sri Hanuraga is an Indonesian pianist, composer, and educator whose artistic work explores the relationship between contemporary jazz, Javanese musical traditions, and digital humanities. Through composition and improvisation, he continually expands the expressive possibilities of jazz while integrating elements of Indonesia's rich cultural heritage with contemporary artistic practices.
Beyond leading his own acclaimed projects, Hanuraga has collaborated with numerous distinguished artists across a wide range of musical genres and artistic disciplines. His international collaborations include performances and recordings with musicians such as Keyon Harrold, Leonardo Amuedo, Harvey Mason, Alex Sipiagin, Peter Bernstein, and Perico Sambeat. Within Indonesia's vibrant music scene, he has also worked alongside celebrated artists including Glenn Fredly, Tompi, Tohpati, Dewa Budjana, Dira Sugandi, Monita Tahalea, Barasuara, and Scaller.
His creative practice extends beyond music into multidisciplinary collaborations involving dance, theatre, poetry, visual arts, and installation art, working with prominent Indonesian artists such as Goenawan Mohamad, Melati Suryodarmo, and Hanafi.
Hanuraga has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Indonesia Young Talent Award at the Java Jazz Festival (2011). His album To The Universe was recognized as Album of the Year by the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival, Tempo Magazine, and BeeHype. He has also received five Indonesian Music Awards (AMI Awards), including Best Jazz Instrumentalist (2016), Best Jazz Album (2019), Best Electronic Music Artist (2020), Best Contemporary Jazz Artist (2022), and Best Jazz Artist (2024).
Since 2015, Sri Hanuraga has served as Head of the Jazz & Pop Performance Program at Pelita Harapan University (UPH), while continuing to perform internationally throughout Asia and Europe.
JASON MOUNTARIO (Indonesia) · Bass
Jason Mountario is an Indonesian bassist, composer, arranger, producer, and mixing engineer based in Jakarta. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, where he studied Bass Performance and Jazz Composition, he has developed a distinctive artistic voice that bridges contemporary jazz, modern composition, and creative music production.
Alongside his work as a performer and recording artist, Mountario is a lecturer at Pelita Harapan University (UPH), where he teaches jazz theory, composition, arranging, and music production. His compositions have received international recognition, including awards from the DownBeat Student Music Awards and the SCI Jazz Composition Contest.
As the founder of the contemporary jazz ensemble LOVE IS, he has collaborated with many of Indonesia's leading musicians, contributing to a vibrant and forward-thinking jazz scene. His work as a composer, performer, and producer reflects a deep commitment to musical innovation, artistic collaboration, and cross-cultural creativity.
KELVIN ANDREAS (Indonesia) · Drums
Kelvin Andreas is an Indonesian drummer, composer, and arranger whose work combines contemporary jazz with a highly expressive and versatile musical approach. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, where he studied Jazz Composition, he trained under renowned musicians including Billy Kilson, Bob Gullotti, and Ayn Inserto.
Since returning to Indonesia, Andreas has established himself as one of the country's most sought-after drummers, performing and recording with leading jazz artists and creative ensembles. He is also a member of the contemporary jazz group LOVE IS, where his dynamic playing and compositional sensibility contribute to the ensemble's distinctive sound.
As both a performer and composer, Kelvin Andreas continues to explore new artistic directions through collaboration, improvisation, and contemporary musical expression, contributing to the ongoing development of Indonesia's vibrant jazz scene.
Rodrigo Parejo is a Spanish flutist, improviser, composer, educator, and researcher whose artistic work explores the dialogue between jazz, flamenco, Mediterranean traditions, and the musical cultures of Southeast Asia. Throughout his career, he has developed a distinctive musical voice that combines improvisation, world music traditions, and contemporary composition.
A graduate of the Royal Conservatory of The Hague (Netherlands) with distinction in Jazz Performance, Rodrigo also holds a Master's Degree in Flamenco Research and Analysis from the University of Cádiz and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Extremadura. Alongside his artistic career, he has taught at conservatories, universities, and international institutions throughout Europe and Asia.
His projects have been presented at major festivals and venues across Spain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Netherlands, Portugal, and other countries, collaborating with leading musicians from Europe and Southeast Asia. His work frequently incorporates cross-cultural dialogue, bringing together diverse musical traditions through improvisation and creative collaboration.
As both a performer and researcher, Rodrigo Parejo continues to build bridges between cultures, developing projects that celebrate artistic exchange, contemporary creativity, and the universal language of music.
SRI HANURAGA (Indonesia) · Piano
Sri Hanuraga is an Indonesian pianist, composer, and educator whose artistic work explores the relationship between contemporary jazz, Javanese musical traditions, and digital humanities. Through composition and improvisation, he continually expands the expressive possibilities of jazz while integrating elements of Indonesia's rich cultural heritage with contemporary artistic practices.
Beyond leading his own acclaimed projects, Hanuraga has collaborated with numerous distinguished artists across a wide range of musical genres and artistic disciplines. His international collaborations include performances and recordings with musicians such as Keyon Harrold, Leonardo Amuedo, Harvey Mason, Alex Sipiagin, Peter Bernstein, and Perico Sambeat. Within Indonesia's vibrant music scene, he has also worked alongside celebrated artists including Glenn Fredly, Tompi, Tohpati, Dewa Budjana, Dira Sugandi, Monita Tahalea, Barasuara, and Scaller.
His creative practice extends beyond music into multidisciplinary collaborations involving dance, theatre, poetry, visual arts, and installation art, working with prominent Indonesian artists such as Goenawan Mohamad, Melati Suryodarmo, and Hanafi.
Hanuraga has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Indonesia Young Talent Award at the Java Jazz Festival (2011). His album To The Universe was recognized as Album of the Year by the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival, Tempo Magazine, and BeeHype. He has also received five Indonesian Music Awards (AMI Awards), including Best Jazz Instrumentalist (2016), Best Jazz Album (2019), Best Electronic Music Artist (2020), Best Contemporary Jazz Artist (2022), and Best Jazz Artist (2024).
Since 2015, Sri Hanuraga has served as Head of the Jazz & Pop Performance Program at Pelita Harapan University (UPH), while continuing to perform internationally throughout Asia and Europe.
JASON MOUNTARIO (Indonesia) · Bass
Jason Mountario is an Indonesian bassist, composer, arranger, producer, and mixing engineer based in Jakarta. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, where he studied Bass Performance and Jazz Composition, he has developed a distinctive artistic voice that bridges contemporary jazz, modern composition, and creative music production.
Alongside his work as a performer and recording artist, Mountario is a lecturer at Pelita Harapan University (UPH), where he teaches jazz theory, composition, arranging, and music production. His compositions have received international recognition, including awards from the DownBeat Student Music Awards and the SCI Jazz Composition Contest.
As the founder of the contemporary jazz ensemble LOVE IS, he has collaborated with many of Indonesia's leading musicians, contributing to a vibrant and forward-thinking jazz scene. His work as a composer, performer, and producer reflects a deep commitment to musical innovation, artistic collaboration, and cross-cultural creativity.
KELVIN ANDREAS (Indonesia) · Drums
Kelvin Andreas is an Indonesian drummer, composer, and arranger whose work combines contemporary jazz with a highly expressive and versatile musical approach. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, where he studied Jazz Composition, he trained under renowned musicians including Billy Kilson, Bob Gullotti, and Ayn Inserto.
Since returning to Indonesia, Andreas has established himself as one of the country's most sought-after drummers, performing and recording with leading jazz artists and creative ensembles. He is also a member of the contemporary jazz group LOVE IS, where his dynamic playing and compositional sensibility contribute to the ensemble's distinctive sound.
As both a performer and composer, Kelvin Andreas continues to explore new artistic directions through collaboration, improvisation, and contemporary musical expression, contributing to the ongoing development of Indonesia's vibrant jazz scene.
