Celebrate the art of jazz at the annual Lion City Jazz Festival, hosted by Jazz Association Singapore (JASS) and the Jazz Association Singapore Youth Orchestra (JASSYO!). This year’s festival is a week-long affair, featuring Dizzy Gillespie Big Band leader John Lee, trumpet master Frank Greene, and Sharel Cassity, a saxophonist who is also a recipient of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award. Alongside performances, the festival will also feature workshops and lectures, hoping to educate the public about the rich history of jazz.
Check out the festival’s workshops to delve deeper into the legacy of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie and the incredible accomplishments made by women in jazz. Alternatively, join the “The Consolidation, Expansion and Longevity of Jazz” symposium, where speakers from the region will explore the evolution of the genre, and the significance of composing music that aligns with jazz standards. Finally, don’t miss out on the festival’s grand finale – a spectacular concert titled “Celebrating the Music of Dizzy Gillespie”, a collaborative performance between the local youth musicians from JASSYO! and acclaimed international and local mentors.
You can find out more about the festival on the official website, and purchase tickets here.