Indonesian jazz maestro Indra Lesmana challenges himself, back to studying and musical books. This is why

Having had a brilliant career spanning more than four decades, renowned musician Indra Lesmana admitted that he is challenging himself to work on a project he has never done before.

Indonesian jazz musician Indra Lesmana says he challenges himself for a project he has never done before. Credit: Supplied/Hon Lesmana/G Gunawan

Renowned Indonesian jazz musician Indra Lesmana launched his 100th album titled Sydney Reunion.

This album involves Australian musicians who were part of Indra's early musical career while studying in Sydney in the 80s such as Steve Hunter (bass player), Dale Barlow (saxophone player) and Andrew Gander (drummer).

Young Indra Lesmana played with Don Burrows at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 1982. Credit: SBS Archive

Dubbed as the 'jazz maestro of Indonesia', what is the one thing in music that Indra Lesmana wants to do that he has not yet accomplished?

He shared this with SBS Indonesian, including stories about embarrassing and proud moments in his career.

Listen to it here.

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Indonesian jazz maestro Indra Lesmana challenges himself, back to studying and musical books. This is why

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