Thursday Night
5th: Az Samad & Cats In Love
12th: Rollin Sixxers
19th: Dj Night with DJ ABY
26th: Hard Candy
Friday & Saturday Night
6th: Closed for private function
7th: F.V.E. Project
13th: Q Sound 14th: JunkoFunc
20th: John Thomas Trio
21st: John Thomas Experiment
27/28th: Janet Lee
Guitarist-composer Az Samad has performed in the United States, Austria, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. A versatile musician who has appeared on thirteen CDs (five of which

are his solo releases), Az has worked with Grammy winners Flaco Jimenez and Max Baca, singer- songwriters Tara Linda and Reza Salleh, guitarists John Stowell, Stuart Ryan, and Teja Gerken; world music ensemble Bogofusion; electronic jazz-funk group Planet Loop; Cumbia-Dub band Candelaria; and string jazz ensemble JazzMine.
As an educator, Az has been on the faculty of Berklee College of Music’s Summer Guitar Sessions and has taught workshops at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut; Culturefest in Pipestem, West Virginia; and The Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, California. He was the first artist-in-residence at Shanghai Street Studios, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong. His latest release is love letters EP, an improvised solo acoustic guitar concept album in the same spirit as his 2010 album Emo Attack Turtle. Performing alongside Az are Kevin Adrian Theseira on bass and multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Zalila Lee on percussion, guitar and vocals.
Q Sound is comprised of internationally acclaimed performers from all over the world. The members of this band have performed in places such as China, United States, Japan, Indonesia, Italy, UK and Greece. Deeply routed in the straight-ahead jazz traditions and influenced by Latin Rhythms, Orchestral Music, Hip Hop and R&B, this band prides itself on its versatile approach to its performances. All the members in this group come together to create art for listeners who are looking for musical twist and turns, strong sense of style, elegance and most of all, fun. This is one show you will not want to miss!
What do a bunch of musicians who are busy with studio recordings, music festivals, music workshops and traveling for gigs in and out of the country do with their time off? They play more music. But of course.
jUnKoFuNc is a project band conceptualized by renowned Malaysian guitarist Albert Sirimal and Asia’s master bass player Andy Peterson in mid 2007 and is made up of highly talented individuals, masters of their craft, getting together to explore, inspire and push each other to their musical limits. The genre chosen for this project is funk.
Cats In Love - an unlikely name for an unlikely bunch of musicians. But like all things unlikely, there remains a sense of familiarity. The trio plays a brand of rock not unlike the classic rock genre of the 1960s and 1970s, with an air of sophistication that's decidedly modern. No, there are no world domination plans, and neither is the band setting out to reinvent the wheel, but if it's a rocking good time that's being sought, these boys know just what to do.
ROLLIN’ SIXERS are Eddy Lim attempting vocals and blues harp, Khairil M Bahar and Henry Tan strumming on six-strings, Jay Kughan on bass ‘cos he wasn’t allowed to play a six-string and Ian Stewart on drums and percussion.
The band wishes for 2 things: that the smoke-filled, booze-soaked juke joints of old America exist in 21st century KL; and that they’re black.
Xiong, guitarist, composer, and arranger have paid his dues playing innumerable club gigs, and through it all, he has worked with the likes of Harvey Malaiholo (Indonesian vocalist), Kris Dayanti (Indonesian vocalist), Angelita Li (vocalist from Hong Kong), Jonas Gwanga (jazz trombonist from South Africa), John Kaizan Neptune (an American shakuhachi exponent), Steve Thornton (percussionist from New York), Valtinho Anastacio (a much sought after percussionist from Brazil). Apart from the run-of-the-mill club gigs, he has performed in various local music festivals, some of which were, the Kuala Lumpur Arts Festival, Sarawak Rainforest Music Festival, Langkawi Arts Festival, Penang Jazz Festival & Sabah Jazz Festival.
His compositions have been recorded by the likes of Asiabeat, the brainchild of Lewis Pragasam. He has composed for various short films and animations. His music has been described as “mellow, feel-good, laid-back”. His voice on guitar is laconic and softly spoken as the man himself, who favors short sweet phrases, dense chordal modulations, and an occasional yearning guitar solo. His tone is rich yet unadorned, the warm melodic sound of an unaffected guitar. In his own words, Xiong is a disciple of Miles “less is more” Davis. The music is mostly meditative, thoughtful and romantic.
Adzrienn fariss, or DJ ABY as he is known began his DJ career when he enrolled and shined in Malaysia’s first ever DJ academy, Playaz Universe in 2002.
In 2004 he moved to Melbourne Australia where he continues his academic career in the Music Industry. While he was there DJ ABY has been playing in numerous clubs and bars.
Hardcandy brings you the purest of the 90's Rock n Roll! The songs you miss, the songs you grew up to which can’t help but to crank up whenever it’s on the radio, the songs you can't stop tapping your fingers to on your steering wheel on your way to work. Let us let you relive those good ol' days of Offspring, Blink 182, Chumbawumba, No Doubt and many more!
Comprising of six avid music lovers from all over central and northern Malaysia, Hardcandy was formed to take you back in time to the songs you nodded your head to in the back seat of yo momma's car. We come from various backgrounds both culturally and musically. Most of us are well grounded in the arts while some of us picked up our skills on our own along the way. But either way you slice it, we are all natural performers at heart and are here to take you back to the simpler times of life.
Jazz saxophonist Julian Chan, currently based in New York is fast becoming a prominent voice in the jazz world both locally and internationally. Having performed all over the globe from New York to Taiwan, don't miss this rare opportunity to catch him while he's in town.
A driving pulse with interplays of improvisatory rhythms - The PhunkMob was formed in mid 2006 by drummer John Ashley Thomas and boasts a stellar line-up of Malaysia's finest young jazz musicians including TK on the keys, Fly on bass, and Wan Gigi on guitars. They will be showcasing original material in the jazz, funk and neo-soul genres, and are currently recording their debut album.
Aubrey Suwito is a Malaysian music composer and producer. Aubrey Suwito had written songs for many artists, most notably Gemilang for Jaclyn Victor[1] which won multiple awards including the Asian Music Festival and Anugerah Juara Lagu. He was the musical director on Malaysian Idol. Currently, he works as musical director for the hit reality television talent search competition, One in a Million. He is also the older brother of singer and songwriter Juwita Suwito. And he is a composer of Akademi Fantasia & Akademi Fantasi Indosiar theme song, namely Menuju Puncak.
Born in KL, raised in Borneo, PJ and later Sydney, Isaac Entry’s music is a global tale about local stories. Drawing heavily on the traditions of folk and roots music he has crafted a sound and sense of songwriting that is distinctly his.
Isaac Entry’s music is an easy mix across a range of styles and genres. Drawing from the traditions of reggae, blues, soul and contemporary folk he has crafted a sound that is uniquely his, and has performed in festivals and venues in various countries across the globe.
Legendary guitar player, Jose Thomas' influence has been pivotal in the development of the Malaysian Jazz scene. Beginning his career in the early 70s, Jose is known as a music producer, arranger and has produced several albums for Asiabeat and Michael Veerapan.
The Jose Thomas Project is the platform to showcase his signature guitar works. Material based on funk, a mixture of various jazz elements performed on a groovier platform. Jose will be accompanied by John Thomas on drums, and Fly on upright and electric bass.
James Flynn has established himself as one of Australia's leading jazz vocalists. He sings the repertoire of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole & Bobby Darin, not as a mimic but as his own interpreter of tunes these artists made famous.
Over the last decade James has consolidated a significant reputation as not only a fine jazz vocalist but also as an actor, writer and producer of some of the most exciting productions to tour Australia."Unforgettable" The Nat King Cole story, "Simply Sinatra", "That's Amore" A celebration of Dean Martin & "Beyond the song" Remembering Bobby Darin.
James Flynn possesses flawless intonation, a fine sense of rhythmic swing and an uncanny interpretation of the lyric. From the point of view of solely recording, this would be sufficient but in a live setting he brings much more. Flynn engages his audience - he has the talent to communicate. His concert performances in front of capacity audiences feel like a casual presentation in a friend's lounge room. This ability to make everyone feel "at home" is a rare skill in the jazz environment. In short he is an entertainer.
John Dip Silas is a jazz pianist who is currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. John started off by taking classical piano lessons from the age of 6 till the age of 15 when he completed his Grade 8 in both theory and practical studies under the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). Having been exposed to pop and rock music at a young age in church, John spent the next couple of years diverting from the classical world into the pop world and it was only after he moved to Sydney in mid 2007 at the age of 18, on a scholarship to the Australian International Conservatorium of Music, that he was exposed to Jazz music for the very first time.
John's influences in music include Gavin Ahearn, Wynton Kelly, Oscar Peterson, Kenny Barron, Mulgrew Miller, Tommy Flanagan, John Coltrane, Wes Montgomery, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Brad Mehldau, Pat Metheny, Richard Bona, etc.
Fatin sure brings the funk whenever she performs, her soulful voice can be attributed to a combination of raw talent and her years of studying and singing along to the likes of Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, two of her main influences. When Fatin starts singing, expect to be moved in ways you never imagined.
The John Thomas Experiment – combining be-bop and hip hop and everything in between, this new band features some of the KL music scene's greats – John Thomas on drums, Eric Li on keys, Fly on acoustic & electric bass and Kevin Choo on saxes.
Watch out for this formidable quartet as they share with you their unique blend of music, incorporating and expanding on everything each of them have gained throughout their individual sojourn.
Jazz Tumbao comprises of Marco Antonio Alonso on percussion/guitar/vocal, Josie Thomas on 2nd guitar, Daniel Fong on bass and Steve Nanda on drums. Expect a mixture of Jazz Fusion, Latin Jazz, Ballads, Funky and Afro Cuba music that's bound to get those feet of yours tapping!
Says it all for Janet. Music and singing found Janet before she even started school. With an on stage presence that emanates passion and a vocal prowess which displays a gutsy versatility in any genre, Janet is the ideal vocalist for any occasion.
Janet has sung in operas, musicals, concerts, championships, private launches, dinners, weddings, fundraising dinners, anniversaries, cosy jazz lounges, concert halls, grand ballrooms, Philharmonic hall, sophisticated theatres and anywhere people find her voice fills warmly. Juggling between private performances and main stage theatre productions, Janet is a curious musician who is constantly exploring the world of music and where its magic may take her. Her main repertoire include jazz standards, Chinese oldies, Western classical, operettas and oldies. She sings in English, Mandarin, Italian, French, German and Spanish.
To keep her singing in shape, Janet trains with soprano Cecelia Yeap. Last seen in as Lulu in Dama Orchestra’s I Have A Date With Spring The Musical and Little Mermaid in Always In Wonderland? The Musical. Janet is now back in the weddings, corporate events and private events circuit, singing her heart out; while picking up her classical singing on the side, and learning jazz dance with Ann Tan.
A new KL-based experimental band comprising of saxophonist Jeffny Kamar, pianist Timothy Toh, guitarist Dean Sim, bassist Feri Lau and drummer Omar Ibrahim.
F.V.E. Project is a fairly young Kuala Lumpur-based band comprising of five fresh, young musicians. Influenced by the sounds from the likes of Soulive, Robert Glasper, Lettuce, etc., F.V.E. Project was formed in mid-2011 by jazz pianist Timoth Toh, RnB guitarist Dean Sim, funky bassman Feri Lau and drum machine Omar Ibrahim at a local music college where all four pursued their music degree, recruiting smooth crooner Jeffny Kamar on saxophone shortly after.
KL's very own Funk band. Every great city should have one
Doctors Inbam & Ruban on keyboards & drums/vocals respectively, musicians who have been gigging' for over a decade around the city, join forces with Maurizio Cauduto originally from Naples, a funk bassist & film director who share the love of the more rootsy New Orleans style of funk with a heavy drum and bass feel.
The band also features sessionist Jordan Rivers on lead guitar - Jordan is already a living legend in the studios & performance stages of Malaysia. Indianapoli are known to deliver a no holds barred-ballad free, get your hands up in the air & funk it all night long set.
The John Thomas Trio, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, officially has been around since 2008, although they have been playing together since 2002. The members, John Thomas, TK and Fly, possess and innate understanding of each other's musically which makes for their remarkable band chemistry.
Known for their inventive compositions and imaginative arrangements of standards, they have recently been experimenting with combining their love for jazz with Malaysian rhythms and harmonies, which makes for a truly unique sound.
Junji Delfino started singing at the age of four and by the age of ten her father, himself a renowned Filipino jazz musician and composer was sneaking her into jazz clubs. It was here that Junji became infused with jazz – its melancholy yet exuberant love of life, its scatty sense of humour, its love of playful improvisation while remaining true to achingly beautiful melodies, its sudden switches from madcap to melancholy. All this can be found in the way Junji sings. Her voice teases you with its humour and moves you with its tenderness. And this is what makes Junji a true jazz singer.
Widely recognized as the greatest bass player to have ever picked up the instrument, the legend began in earnest in 1976, when Pastorius released his groundbreaking eponymous solo debut. 'Jaco Pastorius' was a landmark work still considered one of the greatest if not the greatest bass album ever recorded. His subsequent influential work with Pat Metheny, Joni Mitchell and Weather Report, in addition to other solo work and many other guest appearances, have left behind an enduring legacy. One can only speculate on the heights he would have achieved had he not met a tragic and untimely fate at age 35 in September 1987.
For the first time in Malaysia, six of the country's finest bass players will come together to celebrate Jaco's music and interpret it the way they hear it. They are: ANDY PETERSON, ZAILAN RAZAK, FLY, DANIEL FOONG, FUK, KEN CHUNG.
They will be backed by John Thomas on drums, Jose Thomas on guitars, Ee Jeng Hin on keys, Patrick Terbrack on sax and a certain guest trombone player. Do not miss out this very unique event!
Steve is a comedian, musician and documentarian who uses all three media in order to tell his version of the truth. Through music, storytelling and sarcasm-fueled wry observations, Steve is a mainstay on the Malaysian comedy stage and has performed throughout South East Asia and Canada. Influenced by the likes of Lenny Bruce and Bill Hicks, Steve enjoys taking his audience on a journey of opinion, self-deprecation and the ridiculous.
Papi Zak is definitely the “biggest” stand up comedian in Malaysia. Born in Egypt and raised in other different countries, he is the true definition of a third culture child.
He is a gut-grabbing performer who has no qualms about opening his mouth and letting all manner of things fly out. It’s all these things that make Papi Zak one of the hottest comedians around.
All you can eat Pasta Monday
Mix and match four different type of pasta and sauces at RM48++ , with complimentary glass of wine or 32++ with a glass of juice.
Special Lunch Combos
Creatively designed 3 course meals ranging from 38++ to 68++
Happy hours
Ease off afterwork with our fantastic offer!
Carlsberg draught: Mug RM10++, Jug 50++
Hoegaarden draught: Mug 13++, Jug 60++
Wine house pour 13++
50% off any pizza
Since people began to communicate with each other, "Tell me a story" has been a request of both children and adults - here at Nerofico we have decided to accommodate this request and organize a storytelling night, where you will be entertained by anecdotes of all different walks of life, who have decided to share their experiences with us.
We are celebrating the auspicious 2012 Year of the Dragon for the month of January! Come and dine with us over the weekend to receive exclusive ‘Hong Bao’ vouchers, which are to be redeemed on the 26th January 2012 during our special CNY Celebration Party, with great food, drinks and live music. Gong Xi Fa Chai!
This year Nerofico celebrates Christmas in style. For the all month of December, benefit from a designed 4 courses set dinner at only 128++ including a glass of prosecco.
For Xmas day, indulge in Nerofico’s brunch featuring best Italian dishes and great live music. And for NYE, treat yourself with a 5 courses set menu while listening to the best sound in KL.
Wednesday:
Carlsberg: glass 15++ , Jug 50++
Tiger: Bucket with 5 btl 60++
Thursday:
Caipirinha, Cuba Libre and Mojito:
Glass - RM18++ , Jug - RM50++
Happy hours
Monday to Friday (17:00 to 21:00)
Sometimes you wonder why she blows hot and cold. Coz the next ear drum to roll, and the next heart to be sold, is the one to hear the best thing to hit neo soul: Najwa
Zailan Razak Project is a four piece Funk, Latin and Jazz band consisting of bass, drums, keyboards and percussion. Besides hearing lots of jazz tunes with Latin, R&B, funky groove and bass lines, you can never quite know what to expect from this fantastic band, expertly led by the legendary Zailan Razak.
Nerofico is KL's newest jazz venue showcasing the best local, regional and international musical talent every Friday and Saturday nights (first set starts at 1000pm). Following a major makeover, Fico has become a true listening room and a fabulous space in which to appreciate live music.
At Fico you will enjoy a special experience: jazz of the highest standard, a unique environment and gorgeous Italian food.
15 January 2012: Celebrating the music of Jaco Pastorius Version 2.0!!
31 January 2012: Story telling Tuesdays
Our newest restaurant, Nerofico. brings all the best things about the Nero Group to Damansara Heights. We have created a brand new menu and designed a restaurant that is spacious and fresh. We are non-smoking inside and have a beautiful al fresco dining terrace with a lovely breeze.
We have a superb private dining room (seating for up to 32 pax), perfect for intimate dinner parties, meetings or corporate functions(smoking permitted).
Nerofico is for those who prefer to unwind in style rather than battle the traffic into the Golden Triangle.
We are also able to provide outside catering for parties and functions. Or you can experience Nero class in the comfort of your own home, with Riccardo's cooking for your intimate dinner party.
Please contact michele@nerofico.com if you would like to hire all or part of Nerofico for a private occasion.
Please use the contact form below to send us your message. We'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you.
Ground Floor Wisma Perintis,
47 Jalan Dungun,
Damansara Heights,
50490 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-20895312
Fax: 03-20110156
Email: info@nerofico.com
8am to 11pm (week days)
5.45pm to 11pm (Sunday)
The Nero Group has grown into one of the most recognised and well respected restaurant groups in Malaysia, known for professionalism, high standards and exceptional quality. The group currently consists of three restaurants. Nerovivo is perhaps the best known, celebrating its sixth anniversary this year. Nerovivo is freshly remodelled, featuring a wood-fired grill and pizza oven, large al fresco deck, bold artwork and offers consistently high quality food and impeccable service. Neroteca is our non-halal restaurant, specialising in Italian dishes with pork - a long, tall, narrow glass box, bright lights, wall-to-wall wine, pasta and sauces, with hanging salamis and hams. We import meats and cheeses from Italy every week. Nerofico in Damansara Heights, combines trademark Nero Italian food with music - it is now one of the city's best live jazz venues.
Towards the end of 2010, management of the Nero Group was moved to The Island Group Hospitality Ltd., a Hong Kong-based hospitality management company with extensive experience in restaurant and hospitality leadership.The Nero Group continues to thrive, and with its passion for excellent food and wine and dedication to providing a remarkable dining experience, remains a dynamic force on the KL restaurant scene.
