Boogie Night, 3al Intag, Concert Night, Alt. Tuesday, Minimal Monday, and Impulse. These are all some of the endless concepts CJC implements in their weekly schedule for both venues, Agouza and Zayed. Each one of these concepts provide Egypt’s eclectic and diverse artists and DJs with a platform to showcase their talents freely. CJC also hosts international performers of all music styles and colors, making it the main go-to destination for peak nightlife experience in Cairo. 20 years ago, three young men, Akram Al Sharif, Ammar Dajani, and Alexander Rizk, joined forces and decided to take on the complex task of managing Cairo Jazz Club (CJC) after acquiring it from its previous owner. Fast forward some decades later, and the three turned the club into a cultural music heritage keeping the heartbeat of Cairo alive, following its immense success by expanding with a much bigger venue in 6th of October, hence the name ‘Cairo Jazz Club 610’.
In the documentary, which was produced by Grey Matter Entertainment and directed by Khaled Adeeb, the story is told through the men and women who have built it over the years including partners Akram Al Sharif and Ammar Dajani, Managing Director and Partner Alexander Rizk, Venue Department Manager Taimour Hosni, Marketing Manager Shams Abuzaid, Operations Manager Mina Atallah, Senior Graphic Designer Amr Qenawi, Entertainment Department Manager Omar Foda, alongside the endless names of people who have worked and helped Cairo Jazz Club reach the level it is at today. It also includes interviews with the likes of Abo Sahar, Disco Misr, and Mohasseb about their experiences with Cairo Jazz Club, and on how it constantly supports local talents, pushing forward their music career goals.
Nearly all musicians in Egypt owe it to Cairo Jazz Club in some way or another for their constant support and concepts that suit nearly all genres, styles, and fanatics of different backgrounds and preferences. SceneNoise has its own long history with Cairo Jazz Club, most notably its recent collaboration for ‘Fresh Meat’, a party-concept that allows up and coming artists and DJs to showcase their talent and prove themselves as rising stars.
Happy 20th anniversary to the venue doing major work in holding the city’s scene together.
