Friday (2/3), the first day of Java Jazz Festival 2012, Kemayoran JIExpo gate was opened at 15:30 pm, Joey and Four on the Floor to the series opener for the first day of the show promptly at 16:00 pm by Dewa Budjana, followed soon after. JJF itself offers a selection of performances that the audience can choose, such as Bobby Caldwell & Ron King Big Band, Maliq & D Essentials, KSP, Dolf De Vries Trio featuring Madeline Bell, Donny Suhendra show Trie Utami, Indrawan Thjin and Kirana Big Band.
In addition, there are many interesting events during the JJF 2012. Godbless, Depapepe, David Garfield & Friends feat. Gerald Albright, Dwiki Dharmawan, Jeff Lorber & Jeff Pescatto with Gita Wiryawan, Trisum, Rieka Roslan by Rendevous, and Bobby McFerrin also magnificent. There is also a special display featuring the jazz legend, Herbie Hancock, in Hall C2.