JASS BENEFIT GALA 2026
A Decade of Dreams
Saturday
26 September 2026
Shangri-La Singapore
Island Ballroom
6:00pm
A Decade of Dreams, JASS turns 10!
The JASS Benefit Gala 2026 will take place on Saturday, 26 September 2026, exactly 10 years after JASS was founded, at the Shangri-La Singapore, Island Ballroom.
This year, Jazz Association (Singapore) celebrates our 10th anniversary. What began as a dream, anchored in a shared belief in the transformative power of jazz, has grown into a vibrant ecosystem of performances, education, youth development, and community impact. This journey would not have been possible without steadfast friends like you.
To mark this occasion, we warmly invite you to the JASS Benefit Gala 2026: ”When You Wish Upon A Star – A Decade of Dreams”, promising to be an unforgettable evening of music, meaning and joy.
We are honoured to welcome Teresa Carpio as our Special Guest. An iconic voice whose artistry has touched generations, Teresa is celebrated worldwide for her Canto-English pop repertoire, yet her musical roots are deeply infused with jazz, shaped by the Carpio family’s enduring presence in the regional jazz scene.
The evening will feature the Jazz Association Singapore Orchestra (JASSO), led by Music Director Jeremy Monteiro, together with Deputy Music Directors Chok Kerong and Tan Weixiang. A special performance by our Jazz Association Singapore Youth Orchestra (JASSYO!) will also showcase the high standards and promise of our next generation of musicians.
Your generosity continues to shape the heart of JASS. Through your strong support, we are able to:
Empower the next generation of jazz musicians by awarding JASS Music Scholarships to 12 young talents pursuing jazz degrees in Singapore and abroad
Nurture future talent and widen access to jazz through platforms such as the JASS Spotlight Series, Lion City Jazz Festival, and the newly launched JASS Junior—sparking curiosity, creativity, and improvisation from an early age
Bring jazz into the heart of the community, reaching people from all walks of life across Singapore through inclusive performances, outreach programmes, and educational initiatives that connect, inspire, and uplift
Elevate artistic excellence and cultural exchange, growing audiences locally and representing Singapore on the international stage through cultural diplomacy
Extend care and solidarity to our music community through the JASS Support Fund, providing timely assistance to musicians facing illness or hardship
The JASS Benefit Gala is our most important annual fundraising event. As an Institution of a Public Character (IPC), donations by Singapore tax residents are eligible for a 250% tax deduction.
We would be very grateful to have you join us as we celebrate a decade of music, mentorship, and community, and as we look ahead to the next chapter of jazz in Singapore.
Thank you for believing in the arts, especially in jazz and JASS!
Stars of the Evening
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Jeremy Monteiro
A GUIDING STAR OF SINGAPORE JAZZ
Dubbed "Singapore's King of Swing," Cultural Medallion recipient Jeremy Monteiro is a jazz pianist, composer and producer who has earned international acclaim since 1988, when he became the first Southeast Asian to lead a band of established global jazz musicians on the main stage of the Montreux Jazz Festival as "Monteiro, Young & Holt and Friends."
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Louis Soliano
THE LOCAL LEGEND
Cultural Medallion recipient Louis Soliano is widely regarded as a pioneer of Singapore’s jazz scene and one of the region’s most distinguished and prolific jazz drummers, percussionists, and vocalists. With a career spanning over six decades, Soliano has left an indelible mark on the local and international jazz circuit. -
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Alemay Fernandez
Hailed by MusicTalks Sydney as “one of the best jazz singers in the world,” Singaporean vocalist Alemay Fernandez has performed with jazz legends including Wynton Marsalis and The Count Basie Orchestra, and headlined stages from New York’s Birdland to festivals across Asia.
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Nick Zavior
Praised as one of the most captivating voices of the 21st century, Nick Zavior is a vocal powerhouse whose artistry channels the timeless elegance of the golden era of tenors and crooners. ​He remains a shining ambassador for Singapore's music scene.
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Siti Nur Iman
Siti Nur Iman is a versatile Singaporean vocalist whose unique artistry bridges the worlds of jazz and musical theatre. Her sound is a compelling blend of classic and contemporary influences—rooted in tradition yet distinctly her own.
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Vanessa Shavonne
A rising jazz vocalist whose voice is at once distinctive and timeless—refined, emotive, and deeply rooted in the classic jazz tradition. Vanessa brings a fresh yet nostalgic sensibility to every performance, blending technical elegance with heartfelt expression.
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A Constellation of Memorable Nights
Each JASS Benefit Gala has brought together artistry, community, and generosity in its own unforgettable way. Over the years, these evenings have become luminous milestones in the story of Singapore jazz.
From beloved standards and iconic guest artists to landmark celebrations and bold new themes, every gala has added another star to the JASS journey.
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