Breadcrumb

HomeHighlightsFESTIVAL REWIND: CELEBRATING ASIAN JAZZ HERITAGE

FESTIVAL REWIND: CELEBRATING ASIAN JAZZ HERITAGE

EVERY SUNDAY EVENING IN MAY AT 21:00

In May, Stingray DJAZZ presents a captivating series of broadcasts that underscore the incredible talent and cultural richness of jazz artists with roots in Asia. Tune in weekly to experience the unique sounds of these remarkable, young musicians, performing for appreciative audiences at the annual jazz fair jazzahead! in Bremen, Germany. On May 4, enjoy a spellbinding performance by Belgian-Japanese piano virtuoso Alex Koo, recorded at jazzahead! 2023. Then, on May 11, be captivated by the dynamic Korean drummer Sun-Mi Hong and her Quintet, in a recording from jazzahead! 2021. On May 18, let yourself be blown away by the music of Connie Han. Born to professional musician parents in Los Angeles, this American pianist with Chinese heritage brings fresh perspectives and technical brilliance to the jazz scene. Finally, on May 25, be mesmerized by Seoul-based Korean drummer, composer, and artist Soojin Suh, as she showcases her extraordinary skills and artistic vision at jazzahead! 2021. Don't miss this special programming on Stingray DJAZZ as we honor and celebrate the diverse contributions of these international artists to the world of jazz.


jazzahead! 2023 - Alex Koo

SUNDAY, MAY 4 AT 21:00

Annual trade fair, exhibition, and festival jazzahead! is one of the international jazz community's most important events. Hosted in Bremen, Germany, jazzahead! brings together musicians, bookers, agents, organizers, jazz experts, and music enthusiasts at the world’s largest jazz event. In 2023, jazzahead! paid special attention to Germany’s jazz scene and invited thirty jazz acts from all over the world to perform over the course of three days. Among the artists presenting themselves at jazzahead! 2023 is Belgian-Japanese piano wizard Alex Koo. In his brand new ‘Etudes for Piano’, composed for and commissioned by BOZAR Brussels, he shows how his passion for jazz and classical music merge perfectly, like a marriage between Debussy, Chopin, Reich, and Rachmaninov on the one hand, and Keith Jarrett, Craig Taborn, Brian Eno, and Philip Glass on the other.


Sun-Mi Hong Quintet - jazzahead!

SUNDAY, MAY 11 AT 21:00

Annual trade fair, exhibition, and festival jazzahead! is one of the international jazz community's most important events. Hosted in Bremen, Germany, jazzahead! brings together musicians, bookers, agents, organizers, jazz experts, and music enthusiasts. Due to COVID-19, only half of the scheduled performances of the 2021 edition were actually recorded in Bremen. Among the performing artists is South-Korean drummer Sun-Mi Hong, who leads her own quintet. With a signature sound full of rooted grooves and well-tempered outbursts, Sun-Mi Hong has positioned herself firmly at the core of the Dutch jazz scene. She approaches the moment in a somewhat meditative fashion, bringing an entirely original attitude to the band stand. She is joined by tenor saxophonist Nicolò Ricci, trumpeter Alistair Payne, pianist Chaerin Im, and double bassist Alessandro Fongaro.


Connie Han - jazzahead!

SUNDAY, MAY 18 AT 21:00

Annual trade fair, exhibition, and festival jazzahead! is one of the international jazz community's most important events. Hosted in Bremen, Germany, jazzahead! brings together musicians, bookers, agents, organizers, jazz experts, and music enthusiasts. Due to COVID-19, only half of the scheduled performances of the 2021 edition were actually recorded in Bremen. The other performances were captured by the artists themselves on various locations of their own choosing. Among the performing artists is American jazz pianist, composer and Steinway artist Connie Han. She has been compared to legendary jazz pianists McCoy Tyner and Hank Jones, although her musical direction is associated with the 'Young Lions'-revolution of the late 1980s, which was spearheaded by the likes of the Marsalis Brothers, keyboardist Kenny Kirkland, and drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts. She plays a solo recital for jazzahead! 2021.


Soojin Suh - jazzahead!

SUNDAY, MAY 25 AT 21:00

Annual trade fair, exhibition, and festival jazzahead! is one of the international jazz community's most important events. Hosted in Bremen, Germany, jazzahead! brings together musicians, bookers, agents, organizers, jazz experts, and music enthusiasts. Due to COVID-19, only half of the scheduled performances of the 2021 edition were actually recorded in Bremen. The other performances were captured by the artists themselves on various locations of their own choosing. Among the performing artists is Seoul-based Korean drummer, composer, and artist Soojin Suh. She is joined by alto saxophonist Daniel Ko, tenor saxophonist Sunjae Lee, and double bassist Younghoo Kim. Soojin Suh has become known as one of Seoul's most promising drummers since she first made her mark on the professional scene in 2008.

Talk music with us
  • TV Schedule
  • Featured This Month
  • About
  • Contact
Need help? Contact our support team.
Stingray
AdvertisingStreaming & distributionConsumer productsBusiness solutionsRadioAbout StingrayCookies Settings
EN
EN
NL
© 2025 Stingray Group Inc. All rights reserved. STINGRAY®, ALL GOOD VIBES®, DJAZZ® and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Stingray Group Inc. in Canada, the United States of America and other territories.Privacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
Stingray DJAZZ
  • TV Schedule

By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Privacy Preference Center
Exit Button
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. Strictly necessary cookies must be present for the website to provide basic functions and could include signing in, adding items to a cart, or e-billing. They allow for a user to navigate back and forth between pages without losing their previous actions from the same session.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. Functionality cookies allow the website to remember the user’s preferences and choices they make including username, region, and language. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Social Media Cookies
Stingray and its advertising partners (including social media platforms like Google, Facebook, and Instagram) use tracking to provide personalised offers to give you the full experience. If you don’t accept this tracking, you will still see Stingray's advertisements on other platforms at random.
Advertising / Targeting Cookies
Targeting and advertising cookies are specifically designed to gather information from you on your device to display advertisements to you based on relevant topics that interest you. Advertisers will place these cookies on a website with the website operator’s permission. The information the cookies gather on you can be shared with other advertisers to measure the performance of their advertisements.