Mus Mujiono Feels "Like He's Been Handsomed"

Mus Mujiono remembers the Mountain Jazz in Bromo and Ijen. The air was so cold that the seasoned musician's fingers were stiff.

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The appearance of Mus Mujiono at Jazz Gunung Slamet 2024 in the Palawi Campground, Wana Wisata Baturraden, Banyumas, Central Java, on Saturday (11/5/2024). Jazz Gunung Slamet is the first event in the Jazz Gunung Series 2024.

As the name suggests, Jazz Gunung Slamet 2024 is enveloped in coolness, but does not trigger shivers in the body. Mus Mujiono joined in enlivening the concert in Banyumas, Central Java. He has enlivened Jazz Mountain many times by performing previously at Ijen and Bromo.

"Unlike Slamet, especially in Bromo due to its higher altitude, the air is very cold. My hands couldn't even play," he said on Saturday (11/5/2024).

The seasoned musician was provided with a brazier on stage to warm up his body and the performance went smoothly. "If you play guitar or bass, but your fingers are cold, you can't move them. "It's like being digondeli (being strung along)," he said, laughing.

Mus's performance to enliven Jazz Gunung Slamet 2024 took place without significant obstacles. He collaborated with fellow senior singer, Ermy Kullit. "We've been training for a week in Jakarta. The management and location in Slamet are good because of the experience of the organizers. "What artists need, they already understand," he said.

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The appearance of Mus Mujiono and Ermy Kullit at the Jazz Gunung Slamet 2024 event at Palawi Campground in Baturraden Tourist Area, Banyumas, Central Java, on Saturday (11/5/2024).

Mus also praised the stage which was not limited by the audience, but they remained orderly. "In ngempoh (sitting) on ​​the sloped ground so you can enjoy music while strengthening your brotherhood. "Artists and audiences do too," he said.

Jazz Gunung is expected to become a global event that can attract foreign artists to participate. "So it's also a plus point for musicians in the homeland. Audiences can observe the variations of play from both local and foreign artists," he said.

While in action, Mus actually managed to sweat. While laughing, he advised the committee to provide towels.