Jazz Up Series: Jazz Re-visit

“Jazz Re-visit” comprises three nights of guided concerts presented by five 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.

Ready to travel back in time?

Legendary jazz musicians possessed the qualities and visions to react and make impact to the world, despite being in 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.

Teriver Cheung, curator of “Jazz Re-visit”

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 ※

Alan Kwan: Guitar
Wilson Lam: Guitar
Wong Tak Chung: Bass
Fish Huang: Drums

※ Perfomers: maRK ※

Marcus Ho: Bass
Anna Fan: Drums
Ricky Wong: Keyboard
Kenny Lin: Saxophone

The performances on 19 April will run for about 2 hours, including an intermission of 15 minute.

Audience is strong advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break.

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.

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. Pioneers like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk would jam at jazz bars and observe each other’s performances, pushing the music towards a more complex melodic language and phrasing,fast-moving advanced harmony and burning up-tempos with syncopated comping rhythm.

※ Performers: Mo-Men-T ※

Lui Ngao Yuen: Bass
Mike Yip: Guitar
Vic Tsui: Drums
Siu Hin Chuen: Saxophone
Kwok Wing Hei: Trumpet

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. “The Jazz Messengers” led by drummer Art Blakey was one of the most notable groups, with other important musicians including Horace Silver, Clifford Brown, Cannonball Adderley and so on.

※ Performers: Tjoe & NTBM ※

Tjoe Man Cheung: Guitar
Chak Seng Lam: Alto Saxophone
CC Lee: Tenor Saxophone
CMgroovy: Bass
Samson Sin: Drums

The performances on 20 April will run for about 2 hours, including an intermission of 15 minute.

Audience is strong advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break.

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.

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, with the use of electric instruments such as Fender Rhodes, Clavinet, synthesizers, electric guitar and bass etc.

※ Performers: Ted Lo Group ※

Ted Lo: Keyboard and Synthesisers
Eugene Pao: Guitar
Tsang Tak Hong: Bass
Andrew Gander: Drums

The performance on 21 April will run for about 1 hour 30 minutes without intermission.

Audience is strong advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break.

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.

Jazz Up Series: Jazz Re-visit

DATE

VENUE

PRICE

19.04.2018 (Thu) - 20.04.2018 (Fri)
20:00

Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

$120

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21.04.2018 (Sat)
20:00

Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

$160

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DATE

19.04.2018 (Thu) - 20.04.2018 (Fri)
20:00

VENUE

Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

PRICE

$120

BUY NOW

DATE

21.04.2018 (Sat)
20:00

VENUE

Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

PRICE

$160

BUY NOW

Tickets available from 15 March at URBTIX outlets, on Internet, by Mobile Ticketing App and Credit Card Telephone Booking

Discount Schemes

Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. (Limited tickets for CSSA recipients available on a first-come-first-served basis.)

Group Booking Discount

10% off for each purchase of 4-9 standard tickets; 15% off for 10-19 standard tickets; 20% off for 20 or more standard tickets

“Jazz Re-visit” Package Discount

10% off for each purchase of standard tickets of 2 different concerts, 15% off for all 3 concerts.

Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers. 

Programme Enquiries: 2268 7321

Ticketing Enquires: 3761 6661

Credit Card Telephone Booking: 2111 5999

Internet Booking: www.urbtix.hk