18 piece band - original jazz compositions-inspiration from a rich Korean musical heritage w/ Rich Perry & Ingrid Jensen

Outstanding, unique, though provoking large ensemble jazz with special guests!

Featuring acclaimed jazz artists, Rich Perry and Ingrid Jensen, the Hyeseon Hong Jazz Orchestra is an 18-piece band featuring Hyeseon's original jazz compositions drawing inspiration from her rich Korean musical heritage. The classical rhythms and sounds from traditional Korean music are interwoven with a modern big band sensibility creating a unique sound.

Ms. Hong, who is originally from Seoul, South Korea, has been working in both NYC and Asia for the past 15 years as a band leader and composer in a wide range of orchestration settings. Her band which has been performing throughout New York for the past several years under her leadership, brought their talent to Bunker Studios in Brooklyn to lay down her original sounding music.

'EE-YA-GI' (or 'stories' interpreted) is Ms. Hong's debut big band album featuring radiant sonic spaces brimming with energy and colorful vitality. Rich Perry and Ingrid Jensen are featured soloists throughout the album, with specially featured roles on 'Boat Song' and 'Love Song' respectively. Filling the rest of the ranks of the group with some of the busiest big band players on the NYC jazz scene today, EE-YA-GI really delivers the goods!

Track Listing

• Harvest Dance
• Friends or Lovers
• Para Mi Amigo Distante
• Boat Song
• Disappearing into Foam
• Trash Digging Queen
• First Love Song

Additional Details

Label: MAMA Records

Genre: Jazz

Language: English

Run Time: 51 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 05/19/17

UPC: 734956105327