Presenter Bio: 

Riza Learned classical piano basic at 6 years old from Rumende. He learned angklung
(Indonesian traditional instrument that’s made from bamboo) from Obby Wiramihardja
and jazz from Aries Dauna, Bambang Nugroho, Jack Lesmana and Indra Lesmana.
He started playing music professionally at the age of 15, when he joined Rara Ragadi,
 a progressive rock group in 1978 that was formed by Iwan “Luke” Arsyad,
Raidy Noor and Cendy Luntungan.

Riza was joined and played together with Twilite Orchestra/David Foster,
Trisutji Kamal Ensemble, Jack Lesmana Combo, Jazz Riders, Iwan Fals,
Indra Lesmana Reborn/Lenny Castro and Toninho Horta. He formed simakDialog,
 a jazz cross ethnic progressive since 1993 with guitarist Tohpati Ario.