New Jazz Voice: A Bowen Li Double Bill

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In just the latest sign of Hong Kong’s sudden embrace of all things jazz, a new gig series just launched on the west of Hong Kong island. Drip Music — the forward-driven music organization led by scene stalwart, guitarist Teriver Cheung — has signed a three-year venue partnership which will see it presenting regular shows at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre. We’re promised the first international guests in September, but the programme is enjoying a soft launch roll out with a string of free afternoon chamber jazz performances in the foyer.

On 31 May, the new Mini Concert Series features pianist Bowen Li – a gifted and harmonically mature player with more than a touch of Brad Mehldau in his melodic make-up – in a duet with his regular bassist, Nelson Fung. In what can’t be a coincidence, the night before, Li also performs with guitarist Cheung in a second duet, at Coda, the jazz kissa the pianist co-founded last year.

Li and Cheung’s ticketed performance at Coda on 30 May begins at 20:00, while the free Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre takes place on 31 May at 14:00.