Local jazz artists to give three guided concerts
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"Jazz Re-visit" comprises three nights of guided concerts presented by five leading local jazz groups, with performances led by acclaimed pianist Ted Lo and his band as well as Tjoe & NTBM, Mo-Men-T, Alan Kwan Quartet and maRK. They will lead the audience on a musical trip back in time to some of the most significant moments in the history of jazz.
Teriver Cheung, curator of the event, said, "Legendary jazz musicians possess the qualities and vision to react and make an impact in the world, despite being of different cultures and historical periods. Jazz is a true art form and an invaluable asset of human culture. As a jazz musician from Hong Kong who had the privilege to perform and study at the homeland of this music with some of the legends, I would like to be a storyteller to introduce you to this fascinating world."
Detail of the concerts are as follows:
April 19 (Thursday)
Theme: Jazz Worldwide Nowadays
Originating among the African-American community in the United States over 100 years ago, jazz travelled from New Orleans and Kansas City to Chicago and New York, eventually spreading all over the world as a unique art form. Musicians of different cultures have absorbed the tradition of jazz and contributed to the development of the music with new elements. Nowadays, jazz elements can be found in music of almost any genre, expanding the library of the jazz vocabulary and connecting the world with the inclusiveness of music.
Perfomers: Alan Kwan Quartet and maRK
April 20 (Friday)
Theme: Bebop
In the early 1940s, the idea of a "jam session" started to become more popular among musicians, and they became very well-known at Minton's Playhouse. This was the beginning of Bebop and the birth of modern jazz. Musicians would jam at jazz bars and observe each other's performances, pushing the music towards a more complex melodic language and phrasing.
Performer: Mo-Men-T
Theme: Hard Bop
Extending from Bebop, from the mid 1950s there was a trend towards a more soulful approach to jazz music, which became categorised as "Hard Bop". The music featured more singable melodies and danceable rhythms, and incorporated musical elements which were more popular at that time, such as rhythm and blues.
Performers: Tjoe & NTBM
April 21 (Saturday)
Theme: Fusion Jazz
From the late 1960s, the rise of electric instruments and amplifiers brought almost unlimited possibilities and excitement to music. Miles Davis' album "In a Silent Way" in 1969 symbolised the start of the jazz fusion era. Musicians explored the bridging jazz of with other musical styles, including rock 'n' roll, funk, Latin and Indian music, as well as the use of electric instruments.
Performers: Ted Lo Group
The three concerts will be staged at 8pm at the Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Tickets for the concerts on April 19 and 20 priced at $120, and the conert on April 21 priced at $160, are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk).
For telephone credit card bookings, please call 2111 5999. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2268 7321 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/programs_517.html.
Ends/Thursday, March 15, 2018
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