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Jazz Saxophonist Yoosun Nam Releases First Album in Five Years, The Moments of Life; All Eight Tracks to Be Performed Live

Jazz Saxophonist Yoosun Nam Releases First Album in Five Years, The Moments of Life; All Eight Tracks to Be Performed Live

Album celebration set for the 4th of next month in Hongdae, featuring eight tracks blending jazz and string quartets
The interplay of a 'jazz quartet' and strings… An original ensemble telling eight musical stories Yoosun Nam, one of the leading performers in Korea's jazz scene, has broken her hiatus with a new studio album that captures a deeper musical rapport.
Universal Music Unveils Rare Verve Records Jazz Releases for Label’s 70th Anniversary: A 13-Day ‘Listening Exhibition’

Universal Music Unveils Rare Verve Records Jazz Releases for Label’s 70th Anniversary: A 13-Day ‘Listening Exhibition’

Pop-up exhibition opens Nov. 17 at PEZ in Yongsan, featuring curator sessions and classic-album listening programs
Seven decades of jazz history, with masterpieces brought to life for the senses Global music company Universal Music is staging a special pop-up exhibition to mark the 70th anniversary of Verve Records, a cornerstone of jazz.
Jazz pianist Kevin Hays returns to Korea after 18 years, Grammy-winning master’s hidden melodies

Jazz pianist Kevin Hays returns to Korea after 18 years, Grammy-winning master’s hidden melodies

Solo concerts set for Seoul and Sejong on the 6th and 7th next month; 22 albums released and named a Steinway Artist
A perfect blend of tradition and innovation fills an 18-year wait World-renowned jazz pianist 'Kevin Hays' will meet his South Korean fans for the first time in 18 years. Promoter 'Jazz Bridge Company' officially announced that Hays will give solo concerts on the 6th of next month at 'Cosmos Art...
'Kanho Yakushiji' hits 100 million views with electronic 'Heart Sutra,' boundary-pushing hip-hop-rock sound

'Kanho Yakushiji' hits 100 million views with electronic 'Heart Sutra,' boundary-pushing hip-hop-rock sound

Kanho Yakushiji to hold 'Circle of Harmony' on Oct. 30 at YES24 Wonderrock Hall for his first South Korea concert
Boundary-breaking Buddhist music draped in electronics Buddhist scripture has taken on the language of modern music, including electronic, hip-hop and rock. Japanese monk and musician 'Kanho Yakushiji', whose work has surpassed '100 million views' and sparked a global sensation, will finally take...
22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival Unveils Lineup for “JIMFF Special Choice” — Perfect Harmony of Music and Film

22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival Unveils Lineup for “JIMFF Special Choice” — Perfect Harmony of Music and Film

From music director Kim Mun-jeong to Yoon Jong-shin and Oksangdalbit, a slate of performances that breaks the boundaries between film and music is in store. Honoring the late Jeong Seong-jo, with a finale performance featuring Choo Da-hye and Jastiz, among other festival-only programs. Ahead of the festival’s Sept. 3 opening, limited stage tickets go on sale Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. via Melon Ticket
Jecheon International Music & Film Festival has unveiled the lineup for “JIMFF Special Choice. ” The 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival , which opens on Sept. 3, announced “JIMFF Special Choice” on Aug. 10.
Grammy Record Holder: Jazz Maestro Maria Schneider Makes Her First Trip to South Korea

Grammy Record Holder: Jazz Maestro Maria Schneider Makes Her First Trip to South Korea

A master chosen by David Bowie, Schneider will present a distinct world of music that eschews streaming with her 19-piece original band.
The founder of '3D Soundscapes' takes on giant platforms in Maria Schneider’s astonishing first visit to South Korea A living legend who reshaped the map of contemporary jazz, composer and arranger Maria Schneider has confirmed a historic concert in her own name with her '19-piece original...
How Jim O'Rourke's 'Eureka' Set Aoyama Shinji's 〈Eureka〉 in Motion

How Jim O'Rourke's 'Eureka' Set Aoyama Shinji's 〈Eureka〉 in Motion

I am drawn to music in film. At times, music reveals a character's private emotions in ways images and dialogue cannot. It can also open a window into a creator’s hidden intent. For me, understanding film music was one way into the film itself. "Chu A-young's Music Box" listens closely to a film’s voice through its music. (P.S. I hope you listen to the music while you read.)
Director Aoyama Shinji's film 〈Eureka〉 is a road movie about wounded people who travel an endless road in search of the possibility of healing and renewal. The characters, survivors of a terror that shattered ordinary life, set out on a trip to escape the trauma of the incident.
From Classics to Movie Scores… World-Class “12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic” Coming to Korea in July

From Classics to Movie Scores… World-Class “12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic” Coming to Korea in July

The world’s top cello ensemble with a 54-year history visits Korea in July. From traditional classical to chanson, jazz, and movie music, these 12 cellos deliver flawless harmony as they move across genres.
A world-class cello ensemble returns to Korean audiences, carrying the romance of a midsummer night. 'The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic(The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic)' , celebrating its 54th anniversary, will return to the Korean stage again in July, following last year.
‘The Future of UK Jazz’ Ezra Collective Confirmed for Its First Solo Korea Show on October 8

‘The Future of UK Jazz’ Ezra Collective Confirmed for Its First Solo Korea Show on October 8

A legendary five-piece band that won the Mercury Prize’s first-ever ‘Jazz’ award and has entered the Wembley Arena A dynamic sound preview that foreshadows a blend of afrobeat and hip-hop at YES24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu After the September 22 solo stage for ‘Joe Armon-Jones’ at Seojae Festival, the full lineup arrives in Korea, heightening fans’ anticipation
Ezra Collective, a five-piece hybrid jazz band presenting a new paradigm of divine jazz in the UK and receiving global acclaim, is finally coming to Korea. The concert organizer, Private Curve, officially announced on the 18th that Ezra Collective will hold its first-ever solo Korea concert on...
‘Made in Korea’ Highly Anticipated Final Episode Released and Music Director Jo Young-wook's OST Released!

‘Made in Korea’ Highly Anticipated Final Episode Released and Music Director Jo Young-wook's OST Released!

Following the release of the final episode, the OST was released, revealing the behind-the-scenes work of music director Jo Young-wook, who elevated the quality of the drama with music.
In the 1970s, a time of chaos and leap in South Korea, the story of ‘Baek Gi-tae’ , a man trying to rise to the peak of wealth and power by making the country a profit model, and the prosecutor ‘Jang Geon-young’ (Jung Woo-sung), who relentlessly pursues him to the edge, faces monumental events that...