Thailand International Jazz Conference 2010
By Talen on Jan 12, 2010 in Thai life
The Mahidol University in Nakhon Pathom will be hosting the annual Thailand International Jazz Conference from the 29th-31st of January.
Some of the worlds most renowned jazz musicians will be in attendance at the 3 day event held at Mahidol University’s College of Music. International acts such as Aaron Goldberg, Gregory Hutchinson, Omer Avital, Rich Perry, Harold Danko, Jeff Hirshfield and Jay Anderson will be appearing on stage as well as some very talented local musicians.
The 3 day conference will be jam packed with events including live performances, lessons, workshops and solo competitions. The solo competitions are divided into 2 groups, the open and junior competitions, where musicians will be competing for cash and prizes worth over 100,000 baht. Not too bad considering the entrance fee is only 800 baht for the open competition and 500 baht for the junior.
A pass for this awesome 3 day event is only 2000 baht and that gets you into every event. If you are only interested in watching the live performances then you can purchase a concert pass for 500 baht. The three day schedule of events can be seen below and you can get all the information you need at the official web page for the Thailand International Jazz Conference 2010.
Check out the video at the end of this post to see some of the great performances from the 2009 conference, you’ll definitely be in for a weekend of great music.
January 29, 2010
Time | Type | Event | Venue | |
10:30am.-11:30am. | Workshop | Rangsit University Faculty | Auditorium | |
11:30am.-12:00pm. | Performance | Rangsit University Student | Oval Stage | |
12:15am.-12:45pm. | Performance | OMAH | Oval Stage | |
01:00pm.-01:50pm. | Workshop | Jay Anderson | Auditorium | |
02:00pm.-02:50pm. | Workshop | Harold Danko | Auditorium | |
03:00pm.-03:50pm. | Workshop | Jeff Hirshfield | Auditorium | |
04:00pm.-04:50pm. | Workshop | Rich Perry | Auditorium | |
06:00pm.-07:00pm. | Performance | Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra | Main Stage | |
07:30pm.-08:30pm. | Performance | Prode Tanapat Jazz Group | Main Stage | |
09:00pm.-10:00pm. | Performance | Denny & Friends (Rangsit University Faculty) | Main Stage | |
10:30pm.-11:30pm. | Performance | Baptiste Herbin Quartet | Main Stage |
January 30, 2010
Time | Type | Event | Venue | |
10:30am.-11:30am. | Workshop | Silpakorn University Faculty | Auditorium | |
11:30am.-12:00pm. | Performance | Silpakorn University Student | Oval Stage | |
12:15am.-12:45pm. | Performance | LAM Jazz Band | Oval Stage | |
01:00pm.-01:50pm. | Workshop | Prod Tanapat | Auditorium | |
02:00pm.-02:50pm. | Workshop | Koh Mr.Saxman | Auditorium | |
03:00pm.-03:50pm. | Workshop | Anant Lerpradit | Auditorium | |
04:00pm.-04:50pm. | Workshop | Baptiste Herbin | Auditorium | |
05:20pm.-07:00pm. | Competition | Solo Competition Type B (Junior Division) Final Round | Auditorium | |
07:30pm.-08:30pm. | Performance | Koh Mr.Saxman | Main Stage | |
09:00pm.-10:00pm. | Performance | Mansri (Silpakorn University Faculty) | Main Stage | |
10:30pm.-11:30pm. | Performance | Rich Perry Quartet | Main Stage |
January 31, 2010
Time | Type | Event | Venue | |
10:30am.-11:30am. | Workshop | Mahidol University Faculty | Auditorium | |
11:30am.-12:00pm. | Performance | Mahidol University Student | Oval Stage | |
12:15am.-12:45pm. | Performance | Jazz Dojo | Oval Stage | |
01:00pm.-01:50pm. | Workshop | Infinity | Auditorium | |
02:00pm.-02:50pm. | Workshop | Omer Avital | Auditorium | |
03:00pm.-03:50pm. | Workshop | Greg Hutchinson | Auditorium | |
04:00pm.-04:50pm. | Workshop | Aaron Goldberg | Auditorium | |
05:20pm.-07:00pm. | Competition | Solo Competition Type A (Open Division) Final Round | Auditorium | |
07:30pm.-08:30pm. | Performance | Infinity | Main Stage | |
09:00pm.-10:00pm. | Performance | The Pomelo Town (Mahidol University Faculty) | Main Stage | |
10:30pm.-11:30pm. | Performance | Aaron Goldberg Trio | Main Stage |
500-2000 Baht. Boy, that’s cheap for a concert. The BKK concerts I’ve been to are way over that for a couple of hours.
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Catherine | Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
Cat, the 2000 baht entrance fee is for the whole weekend and all the lessons, workshops and competitions. Something similar in the states would be $500 for the weekend easy.
500 baht is for all the shows at night. If you like Jazz then this is a very cheap weekend.
Talen | Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
Talen this is one big gig for Nakhon Pathom. I don’t know how many hotels they have there but they should be busy for this event. With HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s links to jazz music then the country must in turn have a great affection for the music and should turn up in large numbers. The tourists and ex pats should swell the crowds as well. A good money spinner for all concerned and not bad value at all for the visitors.
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Martyn | Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
Talen jazz is not really my scene, but the event certainly looks extremely good value.
Like @Martyn said with the Royal links I guess it is always going to be popular.
I like the new layout, sorry I haven’t been around before. I have had a few days away and also have been trying to upgrade the memory in my laptop.
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Mike | Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
Talen, sounds like a great concert and workshop , are you going ??? For me Jazz is just ,ok I like Muddy Waters, and BB King and a few of the ole folks , (before your time). Give me a holler when you have some GOOD OLE ROCK and ROLL and I’ll come bopping on over. Malcolm
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malcolm | Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
Martyn, definitely an excellent value for the money. I’m not sure how many people they expect to attend this year but from what I understand last year was very well attended.
Talen | Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
Mike, I’m sure the King has influenced many a jazz lover in the kingdom…and their are quite a few young Thai jazz artists that are really really good.
I saw you were heading out for the weekend…hopefully your trip inspired some more great posts and pictures.
Talen | Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
Malcolm, unfortunately I am still in the States but would absolutely love to be there for this event. Like you I’m usually listening to rock but I love me some good jazz now and then.
Talen | Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
It’s funny, when you think about Southeast Asia jazz isn’t really something that would come to mind. Would be pretty cool to check out though. Has anyone ever been to Minh’s Jazz Club in Hanoi? It’s a pretty cool place and is alway busy with tourists and locals alike!
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tikitravel | Jan 13, 2010 | Reply