Jazz X Jazz

(Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong S.A.R. and Macao S.A.R.)

22/10|Saturday|16:00     Mount Fortress     Tickets: MOP 150

This concert gathers jazz musicians from the Cross-strait Four Regions, featuring six hours of non-stop jazz music which will provide a wonderful treat for your ears and soul, with performances by local active jazz guitarist Hon Chong Chan, Taiwanese rising saxophonist Minyen Hsieh, Hong Kong top jazz guitarist Eugene Pao and top jazz guitarist from Mainland China Lawrence Ku on stage.

With his exceptional skills, jazz performer Hon Chong Chan is one of the few Modal Jazz guitarists in Macao. Minyen Hsieh is known for his smooth saxophone playing style that translates notes into life imagery. Eugene Pao is an iconic figure of Hong Kong jazz, whose music fused with rock movement has once dazzled the audience at the London Jazz Festival. The Red Groove Project led by Lawrence Ku is among the finest funk bands in Mainland China, and its dynamic and passionate funk melodies promise to compel you to move your body. Come and enjoy a jazz party and let yourself swing with the inspiring tunes of the performers.

Hon Chong Chan Quintet (Macao S.A.R.)
Minyen Hsieh and Symbiosis Trio (Taiwan)
Eugene Pao Group (Hong Kong S.A.R.)
The Red Groove Project (Mainland China)
Special guest: Roy Hargrove (United States)

Programme Hightlights

Hon Chong Chan Quintet:
Breeze
Funny Blues
Natural

Minyen Hsieh and Symbiosis Trio:
Firry Path
Moonflower
Above the Clouds

Eugene Pao Group:
Carrot Cake
African Skies
Offside

The Red Groove Project:
Shanghai on Safari
Brahms in Leather
Afros on Asians

(Subject to change)

Duration: approximately 6 hours