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Event 

Jazz Appreciation with The Macallan at Pi
Title:
Jazz Appreciation with The Macallan at Pi
When:
Wed 18 Nov 21:00
Where:
Pi
Category:
Concerts & Live Music

Description

Pi & The Macallan proudly present an evening of appreciation where you are invited to relish top notch single malts with stylish Jazz.

A splendid repertoire of some of the most iconic jazz figures in Hong Kong and the region will showpiece their most creative improvisations and instrumental pieces.

Opening Act / Wong Jing

Jazz Act /
Eugene Pao (Guitar)
Tsang Tak Hong (Bass)
Yoyong Aquino (Piano)
Anthony Fernandes (Drum)

RSVP: www.pi-hk.com/themacallan

Eugene Pao
As Hong Kong’s most revered jazz musician, Eugene Pao’s name is synonymous with jazz. For the past 20 years, Eugene has been at the vanguard of promoting jazz through various live performances and recordings. In addition to releasing several albums under his own name or in association with other Hong Kong musicians, Eugene has also played with many leading international performers in the world of jazz, including Jimmy Witherspoon, Michael Brecker, Jack DeJohnette, Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock.

Wong Jing
Trained as a Theatre Designer and Director in London's Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, Jing Wong’s dedication to music was honoured when he was the first runner-up at Tom Lee’s Sound Base Acoustic Band Competition 2004 while winning the Best Original Song award. He was also the Champion of The HEARTBEAT's Acoustic Band Competition.

He is now preparing for the release of his first album after signing with the well-known People Mountain People Sea.


Tsang Tak Hong
Born and bred in Hong Kong, Hong’s musical talent shines through in the records of many popular singers such as Alan Tam, Eason Chan, Hacken Lee and Miriam Yeung. His career reached new heights as he joined Asian pop diva Faye Wong’s tour from 2004 to 2006.

Hong’s musical zest spreads beyond the pop scene as he also improvised across the region in international jazz festivals in China, Korea, Hong Kong, Poland, Thailand and Taiwan.
Yoyong Aquino

Yoyong Aquino
A prodigy by himself, Yoyong first played a piano at the age of 8. Impressive and inquisitive ever since, he showed his devout worship in music and devour knowledge of notes and beats while studying at the conservatory of music at The University of Santo Thomas. From then on, Yoyong has been an evangelist of music, performing as a resident pianist in prestigious hotel lounges including the Sheraton, Grand Hyatt and Mandarin Oriental.

Anthony Fernandez
Born in Calcutta, Anthony graduated in Arranging & Composing at the prestigious Dick Grove School of Music in California before moving to Hong Kong to become a house drummer for the world famous Jazz Club. That was where he jammed with great names of Jazz & Blues such as Bob Berg, Richie Cole, Ray Anderson and many more. Being instrumental in the release of more than 250 albums and performing with more than 75 artists across China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Anthony is well respected across Asian and has worked with Grammy & Academy Award winner Michel Legend.

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