JazzMusicArchives.com Homepage
Forum Home Forum Home >Jazz Music Lounges >Jazz Gigs, Tours and Festivals
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Jarasum Jazz Fest to kick off Friday
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

Jarasum Jazz Fest to kick off Friday

 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
snobb View Drop Down
Forum Admin Group
Forum Admin Group
Avatar
Site Admin

Joined: 22 Dec 2010
Location: Vilnius
Status: Offline
Points: 28474
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote snobb Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Jarasum Jazz Fest to kick off Friday
    Posted: 04 Oct 2023 at 2:27am
Poster for 20th Jarasum International Jazz Festival (JIJF)

The Jarasum International Jazz Festival kicks off Friday on the small river island of Jaraseom in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, for a four-day run.

Breath of 8 (JIJF)Breath of 8 (JIJF)

The festival is to open Friday with performances by Yejurang, a trio of a pianist and two vocalists, and Breath of 8, which consists of eight saxophonists, a pianist, a drummer and a bassist.

South Korean ska band Kingston Rudieska and the Ju Hyun Mi Project -- vocalist Ju Hyun-mi and jazz musician Phil Yoon -- will also perform Friday. Admission to Friday's performances is free of charge.

A total of 41 jazz musicians and bands from around the world will take to the stage, including Nah Youn-sun, the duo of Bireli Lagrene and Ulf Wakenius and the Shai Maestro quartet.

Canadian trumpeter Bria Skonberg (JIJF)Canadian trumpeter Bria Skonberg (JIJF)

Canada is the focus country at this year's festival, with three Canadian jazz acts -- trumpeter Bria Skonberg, quartet jazz band George and Misc, a jazz trio -- will take to the stage.

The annual jazz festival will not be limited to Jaraseom alone. The nearby streets of Seodo and Gapyeong will also host performances free of charge during the festival.

2018 Jarasum International Jazz Festival (JIJF)2018 Jarasum International Jazz Festival (JIJF)

A one-day pass costs 80,000 won, while a two-day pass is priced at 140,000 won and a three-day pass 180,000 won. Tickets can be bought online at Yes24 or on-site for an additional 10,000 won.

from www.koreaherald.com

Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 10.16
Copyright ©2001-2013 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.203 seconds.