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Outdoor jazz concert to be held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza this Sunday (with photos)
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     Five jazz groups will perform in an outdoor concert entitled "Hong Kong International Jazz Festival - Outdoor Concert 2014" at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza this Sunday (September 14) from 3pm to 7pm, offering an afternoon of enjoyable free performances to members of the public.

     Famous local, Mainland and overseas jazz musicians will take part in the performances. The line-up comprises local group the 5422 Collective, the Maple Jazz Band from the Mainland, Roger Wang (Malaysia) and local musician Tommy Ho, Boris Savoldelli Voice Orchestra (Italy) and the Lucero-Fernandez-Gagnon Trio (with members from the Philippines, India and Canada).

     Jazz orchestra the 5422 Collective consists of accomplished players from different musical backgrounds who share the same passion for jazz. The group gave its debut performance at the Hong Kong People's Fringe Festival 2013 and has received critical acclaim.

     While classical jazz is the core repertoire of the Maple Jazz Band, the group also combines it with modern jazz styles such as fusion, funk, soul and Latin. The group has emerged as one of the most influential jazz groups in southern China since it was set up in 2007.

     Roger Wang is a renowned acoustic guitarist and is famous for his finger-style performance. In this concert, he will join local guitarist Tommy Ho to perform sensual and passionate music to the audience.

     Boris Savoldelli Voice Orchestra is a solo group featuring noted jazz singer Boris Savoldelli. In addition to singing, Savoldelli will make use of different sound effects and music arrangements to bring out the effect of an orchestra.

     Jezrael Lucero was born blind but the disability did not affect his talents in music. Since the age of 4, he has been performing on TV shows and become a gifted jazz pianist, singer, drummer and guitarist. He will take up Nicholas Bouloukos' place in the trio as Bouloukos is unable to come to Hong Kong. Lucero will share the stage with Indian drummer Anthony Fernandes and Canadian bass player Sylvain Gagnon. The trio will perform enchanting jazz music.

     "Hong Kong International Jazz Festival - Outdoor Concert 2014" is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department in association with the Hong Kong Jazz Association. For programme enquiries, please visit the website: www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/eo/territoryevents/hkinternationaljazz/HKIJF_20140901_detail.html.

Ends/Friday, September 12, 2014
Issued at HKT 17:35

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