Jin Hao & his Friends
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| Background Information | |
|---|---|
| Name (English) | Jin Hao with his Friends or Jin Hao & his Friends |
| Name (Chn.) | 金浩与朋友对话 / hao jin yu peng you dui hua |
| Origin | Beijing |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Members | |
*Sax: Jin Hao (Zhang Ling and the Fab Four Knights)
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History
Jin Hao began recording his solo album two years ago, however it has not yet been formally released yet .
In January of 1996 he was taken up by China’s only ethnic-style jazz group “Tianchang”, whom he traveled to Australia and Hong Kong on tour with. While on tour he participated in numerous local jazz festivals where he received highest praise from audiences and the media (CNN and ABC). So brought Chinese jazz to the world’s attention.
Since the “Jin Hao Jazz Website” was founded three years ago (in 2004), it has dedicated a lot of effort to spreading the influence of Chinese-style jazz. Chinese music and jazz have much in common: improvisation and melodisation (on the pentatonic scale).
But finding a way to take Chinese music's deficiencies in harmony, rhythm, and momentum by creating a fusion between the two styles would take the unbroken effort of a generation of musicians! Only then would a more mature style of Chinese jazz appear on the world stage!
Jin Hao's album is made up of 10 original compositions and one adapted piece, of which eight selections of various styles will be performed at his jazz festival. The eight styles to be heard include electric jazz, modern jazz, traditional jazz, swing, and other musical elements which all have a Chinese touch while maintaining the Western musical framework.
“In the mind of a horse” is a call and response between the Mongolian free spirit and electric jazz.“The Worldly Songstress” is set in emotionally tumultuous Shanghai, where the debauchery of the night life belongs to the world. “Mr. Effex-Sax” is dedicated to the master of jazz, Miles Davis.
It is an attempt to mix traditional jazz with other musics of the world.“Autumn Gingko Leaf” is an expression of the fall in Beijing. By using brushes on the jazz drum, a certain subtle feeling of the setting autumn sun and falling leaves is conveyed. The simple melodies of the saxophone temporarily plays the role of a Beijing autumn in history. “G.T.S.” is a song that was born out of a performance in Australia. Originally written for guitar, the singing part on the record is an improvisation by Dou Wei, and usually is performed differently in concert. “The Painted Face on the Drum” invokes a hualian performer dancing on a bangu drum, all of which goes back to the quintessentially Chinese performance medium of Peking opera. Here modern jazz is used to develop a completely new feel, proving that Peking opera is one of the best vehicles for the presentation of jazz. “Lama” or “Horn of Tibet” or “The Pilgrim” have all been toted as the name for an upcoming song. This song encompasses the expectations of a young generation for religion.“???” currently undisclosed, you will experience it when you get there. It’s something you know, something familiar.
Further Information
Participated Festivals
