Upcoming events
Fungal Bloom Album Release
My chordless free jazz trio, Fungal Bloom, released its debut album in April. New York City Jazz Record said it’s “full of intense yet playful free improvisation with a wide-open sound.”
Fungal Bloom are
Fung Chern Hwei - violin and viola
Colin Hinton - drums and percussion
Shawn Lovato - bass
Cuartetango
Leonardo Suarez Paz unleashing his power as violinist, composer, arranger, singer, and dancer!!
Progressive Chamber Music Festival
Perhaps this is your last chance to come check out the festival, I’m just saying.
Set 1: B3+ (Dave Taylor, John Clark, Franz Hackl)
Set 2: Zarabanda Quartet (Keir GoGwilt, Alec Goldfarb, Rocío Sánchez, Wilfrido Terrazas)
Set 3: Sirius Quartet
Progressive Chamber Music Festival
Perhaps this is your last chance to come check out the festival, I’m just saying.
Set 1: B3+ (Dave Taylor, John Clark, Franz Hackl)
Set 2: Zarabanda Quartet (Keir GoGwilt, Alec Goldfarb, Rocío Sánchez, Wilfrido Terrazas)
Set 3: Sirius Quartet
Iseul Kim’s Two Voices
This is truly unique stuff, I urge you to come. Iseul Kim is a phenomenal composer, her blend of Korean traditional instruments and Western instruments is anything but cheesy. You have to come experience it to understand what I mean.
Iseul Kim, piano and composition
Fung Chern Hwei, violin
Sam Minaie, bass
Grace Kang, haegum
Laura Cocks, flute
Hiromi feat. PUBLIQuartet
This will be my first time performing in Australia, and it’s with none other than the great Hiromi Uehara! I’m subbing for Curtis Stewart in PUBLIQuartet.
Hiromi feat. PUBLIQuartet
This will be my first time performing in Australia, and it’s with none other than the great Hiromi Uehara! I’m subbing for Curtis Stewart in PUBLIQuartet.
Hiromi feat. PUBLIQuartet
This will be my first time performing in Australia, and it’s with none other than the great Hiromi Uehara! I’m subbing for Curtis Stewart in PUBLIQuartet.
Hiromi feat. PUBLIQuartet
This will be my first time performing in Australia, and it’s with none other than the great Hiromi Uehara! I’m subbing for Curtis Stewart in PUBLIQuartet.
Bob Dee album release show
Bob Dee, guitar and compositions
Fung Chern Hwei, violin
Greg Joseph, drums
Michael Bates, bass
Are You Sirius?! 30 Years of Sirius Quartet
Sirius Quartet celebrates its 30th anniversary with its latest line-up, with special guest appearance by some of their distinguished former members.
A Beautiful Noise - A Neil Diamond Musical
The show is closing on June 30th, come see it before it’s too late!
A Beautiful Noise - A Neil Diamond Musical
The show is closing on June 30th, come see it before it’s too late!
A Beautiful Noise - A Neil Diamond Musical
The show is closing on June 30th, come see it before it’s too late!
Annie Chen's "Guardians" album release
Vocalist, composer and bandleader Annie Chen celebrates the release of her 3rd album, out on February 23. “Guardians” is a 2022-born jazz and improvised music septet featuring top-tier musicians from diverse backgrounds, including Chinese, Brazilian, Japanese, Korean, Swiss, American and Malaysian. Centered around the suite titled “Guardians”, the band critically examines humanity’s impact on the planet and animal life, delving into the complex relationship between humans and nature. Through thematic and sometimes theatrical compositions, the band navigates the drama of modern society, addressing crises, loss and the potential for hope. Join us in exploring the global perspectives woven into the fabric of Annie Chen Guardians’ explosive sound – a powerful narrative on climate change and cultural unity. Preorder the album here: https://anniechen.bandcamp.com/album/guardians
Featuring:
Annie Chen (compositions, voice)
Alex LoRe (saxophone, flute, bass clarinet)
Fung Chern Hwei (violin/viola)
Vitor Goncalves (accordion/piano)
Marius Duboule (guitar)
Mathew Muntz (bass, meh)
Satoshi Takeishi (drums)
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance online or at the door via cash/Venmo/PayPal.
Fungal Bloom - Zero Point double bill
Fungal Bloom is going to feature Satoshi Takeishi on drums this time around, I’m super excited about this! Shawn Lovato on bass, yours truly on viola/violin.
Zero Point: Deric Dickens, Daniel Carter, Christopher Hoffman, Marius Duboule
Camila Meza and the Nectar Orchestra (Set 2)
Camila Meza -voice, guitar
Gadi Lehavi -piano
Noam Wiesenberg -bass
Keita Ogawa -drums
Tomoko Omura -violin
Fung Chern Hwei -violin
Benni von Gutzeit -viola
Aliya Ultan -cello
Camila Meza brings back The Nectar Orchestra to The Jazz Gallery, a project that birthed her acclaimed album "Ambar" (Sony Masterworks, 2019). Along with new iterations of songs from Ambar, she will be presenting part of their new collection of songs inspired by Chilean poetry put to music.
Camila Meza and the Nectar Orchestra (Set 1)
Camila Meza -voice, guitar
Gadi Lehavi -piano
Noam Wiesenberg -bass
Keita Ogawa -drums
Tomoko Omura -violin
Fung Chern Hwei -violin
Benni von Gutzeit -viola
Aliya Ultan -cello
Camila Meza brings back The Nectar Orchestra to The Jazz Gallery, a project that birthed her acclaimed album "Ambar" (Sony Masterworks, 2019). Along with new iterations of songs from Ambar, she will be presenting part of their new collection of songs inspired by Chilean poetry put to music.
La Suspendida (2nd show)
Kilter’s jazz-metal opera is back after a successful tour in France! This time, it is presented in concert format, still featuring Andromeda Anarchia, SEVEN)SUNS and Growlers Choir. Libretto by William Berger.
La Suspendida (1st show)
Kilter’s jazz-metal opera is back after a successful tour in France! This time, it is presented in concert format, still featuring Andromeda Anarchia, SEVEN)SUNS and Growlers Choir. Libretto by William Berger.
SEVEN)SUNS “One of Us is the Killer” album release
SEVEN)SUNS are
Earl Maneein, violin
Adda Kridler, violin
Fung Chern Hwei, viola
Jennifer Devore, cello