KatJazz International Music Festival

KatJazz International Music Festival The Jazz Trail to Kathmandu |
Past Voices. Global Sounds. Future Harmonies.
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Produced by Seen.KTM

Jazz is more than a genre; it’s a dialogue.On April 30th, we join the global community in celebrating International Jazz...
14/04/2026

Jazz is more than a genre; it’s a dialogue.

On April 30th, we join the global community in celebrating International Jazz Day at Moksh. This session brings together the KJC faculty for a night built on the essentials of the craft: improvisation, spontaneity, and the collective energy of a large ensemble.

We’re digging into the standards that allow for this kind of musical conversation—blending straight-ahead jazz with the syncopated languages of Brazil.

On stage:
Guitars: Rajat Rai & Moa Edmunds
Keyboards: Abhisek Bhadra
Bass: Martin Zenker (Germany)
Drums: Sudhir Acharya
Flute/Sax: Tomas Carrasco
Vocals: Vishwadeep Moktan, Bishal Kashyap, Kunzanee Maharjan & Adhishree Kaspal

All proceeds support the KJC Scholarship Fund, keeping the music accessible for the next generation of players in Nepal.

Thursday, 30th April 2026

7:30 PM onwards

MOKSH, Jhamsikhel

Tickets:
Presales: 800
Door: 1000
KJC Students: 500

Tickets available on kgarira?

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Last Tuesday, KatJazz was filled in the musical world of Duo Passacaglia.We thank everybody who joined us for this intim...
08/04/2026

Last Tuesday, KatJazz was filled in the musical world of Duo Passacaglia.

We thank everybody who joined us for this intimate show.

The KatJazz Sessions bring you exceptional performances to raise funds for scholarships at the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory.

By attending, you help fund the education of a young Nepali musician.

This KatJazz Sessions was sponsored by

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The musical world of Duo Passacaglia is shaped by a reinterpretation of works by great masters such as Bach, Schumann, B...
21/03/2026

The musical world of Duo Passacaglia is shaped by a reinterpretation of works by great masters such as Bach, Schumann, Beethoven, and Brahms, putting them in a contemporary and new light.

The delicate balance between the familiar melodies of the classical originals and the impulsive creativity of jazz opens up an extraordinary listening experience. The themes appear as recognizable motifs like mosaic stones, forming the starting point for lyrical and dynamic dialogues between piano and saxophone.

Featuring:
🎹 Marcus Schinkel — Named ‘Best Keyboardist in Germany’ by the German Pop & Rock Award Foundation.

🎷 Reiner Witzel — An internationally renowned saxophonist and sought-after workshop lecturer worldwide.

Join us for an evening that bridges the gap between jazz and classical music while supporting music education in Nepal.

📅 Tuesday, 31st March 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM onwards
📍MOKSH, Jhamsikhel

🎟 Tickets:
Presales: 800
Door: 1000
KJC Students: 500

Tickets available on LINK IN BIO

The KatJazz Sessions bring you exceptional performances to raise funds for scholarships at the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory. By attending, you help fund the education of a young Nepali musician.

Moksh SupportMusicEducation JazzInNepal MarcusSchinkel ReinerWitzel

Returning to the stage for our first Katjazz Session since the passing of our dear friend and Co-Artistic Director, Eric...
03/03/2026

Returning to the stage for our first Katjazz Session since the passing of our dear friend and Co-Artistic Director, Eric Chandra Shrestha, was a moment of profound significance. Marking 50 days since he left us, this session was more than just a concert; it was a dedicated space to honor his spirit and the music that bound us together.

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us at Moksh to make this evening so resonant. To our incredible performers, Ser O Duo, Walkman, and Jhuma Limbu, thank you for sharing your artistry and helping us navigate this transition through music.

As we move forward, we carry Eric’s vision with us, committed to keeping this fire burning and ensuring his legacy continues to thrive.

May we keep creating spaces where we listen and connect.

We hope to see you at the next one as we keep this journey going.

24/02/2026

26.02.2026
Thursday
MOKSH 7:30 PM

This February, KatJazz Sessions returns with a special edition in memory of Eric Chandra Shrestha, Our Co–Artistic Director, Collaborator, and dear friend.

For this evening, we are joined by members of Ser O Duo and Walkman, featuring special guest Jhuma Limbu

They have come together to present a set of compositions and arrangements closely connected to Eric- music he loved, music he performed, and works we created alongside him through concerts, recordings, and visual collaborations.

Featuring Artists

Ser O Duo
Tomas Carrasco – Flute, Saxophone
Moa Edmunds – Guitar

Walkman
Abhisek Bhadra – Keys
Rajat Rai – Bass
Sudhir Acharya – Drums

Tickets Available at kgarira.com- LINK IN BIO

Presale 800
Door 1000
KJC Students 500

This February, KatJazz Sessions returns with a special edition in memory of Eric Chandra Shrestha, Our Co–Artistic Direc...
18/02/2026

This February, KatJazz Sessions returns with a special edition in memory of Eric Chandra Shrestha, Our Co–Artistic Director, Collaborator, and dear friend.

For this evening, we are joined by members of Ser O Duo and Walkman, featuring special guest Jhuma Limbu

They have come together to present a set of compositions and arrangements closely connected to Eric- music he loved, music he performed, and works we created alongside him through concerts, recordings, and visual collaborations.

Featuring Artists

Ser O Duo
Tomas Carrasco – Flute, Saxophone
Moa Edmunds – Guitar

Walkman
Abhisek Bhadra – Keys
Rajat Rai – Bass
Sudhir Acharya – Drums

Tickets Available at K Garira

Thursday 18.12.2025
MOKSH 7:30 PM
Presale 800 (kgarira.com – link in bio)
Door 1000 / KJC STUDENTS

With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Chandra Shrestha, Co-Artistic Director of the Katjazz Festival, passed away yester...
06/01/2026

With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Chandra Shrestha, Co-Artistic Director of the Katjazz Festival, passed away yesterday.

Eric was not only an essential part of Katjazz, but a deeply important presence in Nepal’s arts and music community. He truly cared about the scene here and about the people within it. He supported artists selflessly, believed in their work, and consistently showed up with honesty, commitment, and care.

He was hardworking, passionate, and deeply invested in raising standards while always putting people first. Eric challenged ideas, pushed creative boundaries, and worked tirelessly behind the scenes, often without recognition. Working with him was a joy, and knowing him was a privilege. To many of us, he was not just a collaborator, but a wonderful friend.

We are heartbroken by this loss and extend our deepest love and condolences to his family, loved ones, friends, and the entire arts and music community during this incredibly difficult time.

Funeral details:
Date: Wednesday, 7th January
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Buddhist Crematory Center, Swayambhu Kora

Eric’s presence, generosity, and spirit will continue to live on through the community he cared for so deeply.

25/12/2025

Bridging Nepali musical traditions with Scandinavian & Contemporary Jazz, Avatar fuses composition and open improvisation into a powerful, immersive live set.
Ever-evolving and responsive, the music shifts with the mood and intentions of the musicians. Attuned & responsive to the audience, each performance becomes an Avatar of shared consciousness, an unfolding sonic dreamscape.

Sanskriti Shrestha - Tabla
Andreas Wildhagen - Drums
Sulav Maharjan - Upright Bass
Nishant Shakya - Keys

Saturday 27th December
7.30 pm at

Presale – NPR 800
Door – NPR 1000
Tickets available on Kgarira.com (link in bio)
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Produced by .ktm
with the support of

Bridging nepali musical traditions with scandinavian & contemporary jazz, Avatar fuses composition and open improvisatio...
24/12/2025

Bridging nepali musical traditions with scandinavian & contemporary jazz, Avatar fuses composition and open improvisation into a powerful, immersive live set.

Concert & Jam!
Call to musicians, come and join with your instruments!

Sanskriti Shrestha - Tabla
Andreas Wildhagen - Drums
Sulav Maharjan - Upright Bass
Nishant Shakya - Keys

Friday 26th December
8pm at Jazz Upstairs
Free entry.

Bridging Nepali musical traditions with Scandinavian & Contemporary Jazz, Avatar fuses composition and open improvisatio...
23/12/2025

Bridging Nepali musical traditions with Scandinavian & Contemporary Jazz, Avatar fuses composition and open improvisation into a powerful, immersive live set.
Ever-evolving and responsive, the music shifts with the mood and intentions of the musicians. Attuned & responsive to the audience, each performance becomes an Avatar of shared consciousness, an unfolding sonic dreamscape.

Sanskriti Shrestha - Tabla
Andreas Wildhagen - Drums
Sulav Maharjan - Upright Bass
Nishant Shakya - Keys
& more guest artists.

Saturday 27th December
7.30 pm at Moksh

Presale – NPR 800
Door – NPR 1000
Tickets: https://kgarira.com/buy-tickets/avatar-sanskriti-shrestha/

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with the support of Barahsinghe

Still buzzing from that one.A massive thank you to Ronan Perrett and the band for a truly magical KatJazz Session — conj...
22/12/2025

Still buzzing from that one.

A massive thank you to Ronan Perrett and the band for a truly magical KatJazz Session — conjuring deep grooves and bewitching melodies with moments that quite literally shook the ground! Grateful to everyone who came, listened, felt it and made the room vibrate with us.

May we keep creating spaces where we listen and connect.

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Thank you for supporting music & music education in Nepal.

KatJazz Sessions are organized every month and support scholarship funds at the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory.

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Produced by .ktm

14/12/2025

Ronan Perrett | KatJazz Session
The music of Ronan Perrett blends intricate rhythms with bold melodies, drawing from free jazz, indie, contemporary and electronic influences to create a sound that is both exploratory and deeply expressive.

Ronan Perrett - Saxophone
Abhisek Bhadra - Keys
Rajat Rai - Bass
Sudhir Acharya - Drums
Carolina Katún - Vocals

Thursday 18th December
7.30 pm at
Presale 800 / Door 1000 / KJC 500
Ticket link: kgarira.com/event-details/ronan-perrett-katjazz-session

The KatJazz Sessions have two main objectives:
1. To bring you exceptional jazz & folk performances by prestigious musicians
2. To raise funds for scholarships at the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory
By attending, you'll not only enjoy an unforgettable concert but also help fund the education of a young Nepali musician.

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Brought to you by Seen.KTM & Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory
With the support of Barahsinghe

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