Mint said goodbye to 2013 and hello to 2014 performing at One on the Bund Singapore. A big thanks to Alvin from Redkite (pictured) for taking this video clip!
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Mint in collaboration with Red Kite performed today at Tiffany & Co. Takashimaya for their couples’ special event. A big thanks to Red Kite for organising the performance and this short video clip, and Ling from Live! Studios Interactive Photography for the great photos!
Today Mint performed at a fabulous wedding at Chijmes, an event venue in Singapore with a history dating back to 1841 as a Catholic convent. As is customary at Jewish weddings, Hava Nagila was performed at the end, with everyone joining in on the dancing.
You did an AMAZING job last night and were so good with moving the crowd! I know our guests had fun and were enjoying dancing and singing to the songs. Thanks for being so game with our march-in request and especially with the Hava Nagila! – Bride
I wanted to thank you both for helping create a very magical night for us — it was great fun. And you and Didi were wonderful. As always, your music warmed my heart, and I know Jan’s and the guests. But beyond that, it’s your warmth and kind spirit that you and Didi share — it just added to the love in the room. – Groom
CrazyWorld, one of Singapore’s few bastions of original indie music, sadly closed its doors in March, but not before a farewell bash that featured the cream of Singapore’s indie scene. Featuring original compositions from Juliet Pang’s ‘Perfect Journey‘, Mint joined The Freshmen, GaR.A.J Band and Shimona Kee in a performance to wish the hardworking and dedicated proptrietors the best in their future endeavours.
Starting from the month of January 2013 until early April, Mint will have a new residency performing live at Outpost 903 Gastrobar on 903 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore. From Outpost 903’s Facebook page:
Outpost 903 Gastrobar is inspired by the portmanteau culture of gastropubs in the UK, serving quality grub in a cozy bar where people connect. It’s a place for friends and families to eat, drink and be merry; a station away from the main forces in the city.
Outpost offers a good combination of old-fashion American and British bar menu classics with a Peranakan twist in some. Accompanying its food is the wide spread of beers (6 on tap with 3 being craft) and a long list of bottles, wines and many more.
Thanks to Witono from Outpost 903 and The Freestyle Photographer for the photo!
In collaboration with Esplanade and the Central Singapore Community Development Council, the piano/bass duo Mint presented a performance at the final Community Life Arts Programme (CLAP!) for 2013 held at Toa Payoh Amphithatre. Thanks to Esplanade for the photo!
The jazz duo Mint are now resident at Hotel Renaissance Kuala Lumpur, performing nightly Tuesday to Sunday, 7:15 pm – 11:30 pm until 4th November 2012.
Here is a comment on our performance, kindly written by our new friend Dr Gary Dayton from Trading Psychology Edge, who happened to be staying at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur during his Asia-Pacific Chart Reading Masterclass tour of Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Sydney:
Several years ago on a cold, snowy day, I stepped into a small bar on Columbus Ave in New York City to escape the weather and warm myself. As I came into the main room, I heard a sonorous voice accompanied by a piano. She was singing a Cole Porter tune – one I forget now, but I do remember her voice and the piano. At the time, I forgot the cold and was lifted by the music. It was the day I fell in love with standard jazz music, especially when played in a small, cozy setting by two or three really good musicians.
Last week, I was in the hot, humid weather of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I went down to the lobby bar for a quick drink at the Renaissance Hotel. There I heard Juliet and Didi playing a Fats Waller piece, and it was just wonderful. I stopped, forgot about the sticky weather and sat down to listen. I was carried away by their sweet sounds until it got late. Terrific music from a very, very nice couple.
Since I was in KL for the week, I went to listen to Juliet and Didi as much as I could. We met and I brought my business partners (also jazz lovers) to hear the good tunes and great sound these two musicians produce. We went often, and it seemed that each night was better than the last. That’s what happens when good music is performed exceptionally well – I think it does something good for the soul. At least that is the way I experience it. In any event, if you are in KL over the next several weeks, be sure to check them out at the KL Renaissance Hotel. If you like jazz and Latin standards, you will love these two.
I expect some snowy day back in New York, I will walk in off the street and again hear Juliet and Didi. I’ll know their sound immediately and I’ll certainly be pleased to hear them again. But more important, I’ll be happy for them for I will know that they will have reached one of their goals.
Dr Gary Dayton – Trading Psychology Edge