Impressive Line-Up of Artists to Perform at Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2014

This year’s Hua Hin Jazz Festival promises to provide a new experience for jazz enthusiasts by delivering programs and activities designed to delight even purebred jazz lovers.

The festival organizers have invited an impressive line-up of jazz artists, jazz producers and instrumentalists, to make sure that the Hua Hin Jazz Festival becomes one of the must attend annual musical extravaganzas within the region.

"With the support of the Hua Hin Municipality as well as generous sponsors, we are pleased that the Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2014 is happening with the aim of bringing to the festival the real meaning of 'jazz'. New this year are the huge venue at Suan Rachinee National Park with lots of car park spaces; international food including salads, tapas, bbq, crepes, sushi and others are available at affordable prices; drinks such as wines from Penfolds, beers, soft drinks, etc. are also on sale; VIP Ticket zone for 200 people are available through thaiticketmajor.com; some retail shops are also present. With the line-up of talented jazz performers, fans and guests alike will surely have a good time listening to cool jazz music with the sound of the beach in the background," said Jesada Daokaew, Managing Director, Boffo Co., Ltd.

The Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2014, set in the charming beach resort of Hua Hin, will be held on 26 July 2014 from 5:00 pm until midnight.

Thai Artists - Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2014

Battle I: Saxophone Madness

Koh Mr.Saxman, the internationally famous Thai saxophone artist headlines this segment of the festival. Mr. Saxman has been instrumental and influential in the growth and development of saxophone in Thailand putting it into mainstream music in the last 10 years. This saxophone battle segment is further boosted by the equally strong performances by saxophone heavyweights, such as Pisoot Prateeprase (T-Bone), Passakorn Mora (the latest Kom-Chud-Luek Award winner), Krit Booranawittayawut (producer), and Tong-Tewan Subsanyakorn, who will appear as a very special guest.

Battle II: The Voice vs. the All Stars

To further impress the audience, this year’s festival has selected real jazz artists from among the pool of talents who can deliver both in voice talents and superior stage performances. Thus the festival pits The Voice Jazz Singers (May- Fang Khao and Nut-The Voice) with All Star Jazz Singers (King-The Star, Pure KPN and Nat-The Winner of Thailand Jazz Singing Contest), including two bands under the direction of Arnut Euemwongsrikul and Rattana Wongsansern.

Showcases - Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2014

Showcase I: Steve Canon Band – The New Compositions & Beyond

Steve Canon, the famous trumpet man from the U.S.A., and his band is sure to impress jazz lovers at the Hua Hin International Jazz Festival. Steve will present songs from his new album. In the name of Trumpet man, Steve will dedicate his romantic songs to Chet Baker - the legend jazz trumpet from Cool Jazz Age - who would have celebrated his 85th birthday this year. He passed away in 1988.

Showcase II: The Travellers

This jazz band from Japan is famous for their improvisations, which leave the audience spellbound. Their new indie-jazz style and achievement on the Fat Fest, makes them a jazz heavyweight who are sure to wow the audience with their trendy jazz performance.

Showcase III: Infinity

Thailand’s very own jazz-fusion band - Infinity, is expected to give the top international jazz performers a run for their music. Led by Chumpol Supanyo, these talented musicians who have recorded several precious jazz album and won many awards is expected to be a big hit during their special show of jazz by the beach.

Finale: Soul After Six

And for the finale, Hua Hin Jazz Festival will present “Soul After Six”, whose alternative legacy conforms to pop, rock and jazz. Stylistic in their own way, this band is one of the longest remembered artists of their time, with songs still alive until now, being enjoyed by even the younger disciples. They have proved that good songs are timeless. The band prepares a unique brass instrument for this international jazz event as they perform the songs of 80s, especially those of the fusion jazz heavy “The Tower of Power”. A perfect epilogue for the Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2014.

Thousands are expected to attend the Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2014, and being just 3 or so hours from Bangkok, hotels are likely to fill quickly.