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Artist
Devian Zikri
5+ albums
indonesianjazz
about
Devian Zikri was born in Jakarta, Januari 30th 1970 from parents Zikri Nizak and Sri Hastuti. He learned music since 15 years old with guitar as an instrument. His first band was Candika band with Rio Moreno (Piano), Iyun (Drum) dan Eka Dewanto (Bass). In the age of 21, he witnessed the great Sax player in Indonesia, Maryono (rip) playing at Jamz pub Blok M. Devian really moved by his playing, and become interested in saxophone. He bought his first sax and started to learn from books. He taught himself, and some with the help of Maryono and Embung Rahardjo (rip). They gave him some guidance and tips. In the age of 26 and just graduated from Universitas Trisakti Fakultas Ekonomi Jakarta, Indonesia, he applied to Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA and got a scholarship award. While studying in Boston, he gained experience by playing with students from all around the world, and played with some local musicians in Boston. He graduated from Berklee in 1999 with the honorary Magna Cum Laude. In 2000, at the age of 30, Devian came back to Indonesia and immediately started playing with some of Indonesia’s top musician. He built his own recording studio, and began composing also. In the year of 2002 he released his first album with Indie label, Chico and Ira production. The album was called “Spring Time”. After that, Devian played in several jazz festivals and numerous jazz events throughout the year. In 2008, Devian released his second album under major label, Platinum Records
