The Japan Foundation, Bangkok presents the Lecture and Mini Jazz Concert by six Japanese musicians. The Japan Foundation plans to organize “Asian Youth Jazz Orchestra” by young musicians from ASEAN countries and Japan in autumn of 2015. On the occasion the leaders of this project and young Japanese musicians come to Thailand, they will deliver lecture and perform a Jazz concert. The lecture and concert by 6 Japanese musicians (Piano, Saxophone, 2 Trombones, Electric Base, and Drums) presents the jazz which they want to create with young ASEAN musicians. They will perform not only standard jazz but also their original pieces. Asian Youth Jazz Orchestra will consist of young musicians from ASEAN countries and Japan. From ASEAN countries, 16 musicians will be selected by auditions. Their part will be Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano and so on. After having training camp in Japan coming summer, they will travel and perform in ASEAN countries and Japan next autumn.
 

　19:00 – 21:00 Thursday 19 February 2015 (Door Open: 18:30)

　           Multipurpose Room, 1st Floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

         Japanese with Thai translation

        Free