Hong Kong International Jazz Festival
Date: 14-16 October, 2020
Venue: HK City Hall, Theatre
Tickets: $220 from URBTIX
Tag: jazz
Jazz Ladies
Jazz Ladies
Date: 8pm, 16 March, 2018
Venue: Jao Tsung-I Academy Theatre
Tickets: $200 (Door), $160 (Advance)
Zhi Jazz Duo
Zhi Jazz Duo
Date: 5-10pm, 24 August, 2015
Venue: Lai Yuen Carnival, Central Harbourftont
Tickets: Free
More info:
5 – 6pm 工作坊 – 爵士音樂不離地
8 – 10pm 音樂會 – Zhi Jazz DUO 爵士二重奏
Hong Kong Summer Jazz Festival – 3-9 June, 2015
The guest artist at this year’s three concert 5th Hong Kong Summer Jazz Festival, organised by the Hong Kong Big Band Jazz Federation, is legendary saxophonist Bob Mintzer – who has been a member of grammy award wining band the Yellowjackets for over 30 years.
Also appearing is award winning composer and saxophonist Andy Scott who was part of Apollo Saxophone Quartet with festival Musical Director Jon Jon Rebbeck for 10 years in the 90s – during which time they commissioned a sax quartet from Bob Mintzer… Who later performed and recorded with Scott’s Sax Assault band. A Hong Kong version of Sax Assault featuring Mintzer, Scott, Rebbeck will perform at the festival’s second concert on the 8 June
The opening concert features Mintzer and Scott performing a selection of ‘crossover’ works with the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, which also incorporates a rhythm section of Yoyong Aquino, Sylvain Gagnon, Anthony Fernandez and Rebbeck.
The final concert features Bob with the Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra in a retrospective program, a chronological journey through Bob’s career featuring music of the bands he wrote for and performed with; Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, Buddy Rich, Jaco Pastorius and of course his own band.
As part of the festival Bob Mintzer and Andy Scott will host a Jazz Acadamy from 3-5th June at Hong Kong University which will include a variety of open rehearsals/workshops and masterclasses. On 6th June Andy Scott presents his popular ‘Sax Day’ in which the focus is a large saxophone orchestra, giving Hong Kong Saxophonists a unique ensemble experience. See the full schedule at details of how to participate at the festival website www.bbjf.org.hk
Festival Programme
3-5 June: Big Band Jazz Academy
6 June: Andy Scott’s Saxophone Day
7 June: City Strings Jazz – Bob Mintzer and Andy Scott with the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong Strings
8 June: Sax Assault Hong Kong! a unique group of 9 saxophones and rhythm (Sopranino to Bass!) featuring Bob Mintzer
9 June: Big Band Avenue – 70s New York Jazz, The Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra with special guest Bob Mintzer
Hong Kong Summer Jazz Festival
Date: 3-9 June, 2015
Venue: HK City Hall
Tickets: $340, $260, $180 from URBTIX
Big Band Avenue – 70s New York Jazz
Big Band Avenue – 70s New York Jazz
Date: 8pm 9 June, 2015
Venue: HK City Hall, Theatre
Tickets: $340, $260, $180 from Urbtix
More info: part of the 5th Hong Kong Summer Jazz Festival
Sax Assault Hong Kong!
Sax Assault Hong Kong!
Date: 8pm 8 June, 2015
Venue: HK City Hall, Theatre
Tickets: $340, $260, $180 from Urbtix
More info: part of the 5th Hong Kong Summer Jazz Festival
Hong Kong Summer Jazz Festival
The guest artist at this year’s three concert 5th Hong Kong Summer Jazz Festival, organised by the Hong Kong Big Band Jazz Federation, is legendary saxophonist Bob Mintzer – who has been a member of grammy award wining band the Yellowjackets for over 30 years.
Also appearing is award winning composer and saxophonist Andy Scott who was part of Apollo Saxophone Quartet with festival Musical Director Jon Jon Rebbeck for 10 years in the 90s – during which time they commissioned a sax quartet from Bob Mintzer… Who later performed and recorded with Scott’s Sax Assault band. A Hong Kong version of Sax Assault featuring Mintzer, Scott, Rebbeck will perform at the festival’s second concert on the 8 June
The opening concert features Mintzer and Scott performing a selection of ‘crossover’ works with the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, which also incorporates a rhythm section of Yoyong Aquino, Sylvain Gagnon, Anthony Fernandez and Rebbeck.
The final concert features Bob with the Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra in a retrospective program, a chronological journey through Bob’s career featuring music of the bands he wrote for and performed with; Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, Buddy Rich, Jaco Pastorius and of course his own band.
As part of the festival Bob Mintzer and Andy Scott will host a Jazz Acadamy from 3-5th June at Hong Kong University which will include a variety of open rehearsals/workshops and masterclasses. On 6th June Andy Scott presents his popular ‘Sax Day’ in which the focus is a large saxophone orchestra, giving Hong Kong Saxophonists a unique ensemble experience. See the full schedule at details of how to participate at the festival website www.bbjf.org.hk
Festival Programme
3-5 June: Big Band Jazz Academy
6 June: Andy Scott’s Saxophone Day
7 June: City Strings Jazz – Bob Mintzer and Andy Scott with the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong Strings
8 June: Sax Assault Hong Kong! a unique group of 9 saxophones and rhythm (Sopranino to Bass!) featuring Bob Mintzer
9 June: Big Band Avenue – 70s New York Jazz, The Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra with special guest Bob Mintzer
Hong Kong Summer Jazz Festival
Date: 3-9 June, 2015
Venue: HK City Hall
Tickets: $340, $260, $180 from URBTIX
City Strings Jazz
City Strings Jazz
Date: 8pm 7 June, 2015
Venue: HK City Hall, Concert Hall
Tickets: $340, $260, $180 from Urbtix
More info: part of the 5th Hong Kong Summer Jazz Festival