Hua Hin Jazz Festival

Hua Hin Jazz Festival - Hua Hin, Thailand

Hua Hin Tourism Association in cooperation with the private and public sectors have joined force to further promote tourism in Hua Hin with the organization of ‘Heineken Jazz Festival Hua Hin’ strengthening the image of this famous beach as the country’s top quality tourist destination.

This yearly event is aimed to create the image of Hua Hin as the center of holidaying activities. Tourists are to participate in the event around 50,000 people Heineken Jazz Festival Hua Hin turn Hua Hin into an environment of happiness with the atmosphere and the mood of Jazz; adding a touch of local art & cultural attractiveness—leading Hua Hin as another famous destination place for Thailand.

Uncover one of the most famous fusion-jazz bands all over the world. Combining the essence of Thai and international music, the creation of modern thai band emerged from the desire amongst its members, many of them who used to be at Boy Thai, Tewan Novel Jazz, Not&Tai and Khangsadarn band.

The band with many instruments, including Thai flute, fiddle, Thai purcussion, guitar acoustic, and better yet Thai Xylophone, played by the famous “Khun Inn.”

With uniqueness of acoustic sound and a live-recording, the blend of jazz, bossanova, funky, latin, and ta-lung combinds smoothly into an easy-listening sound.

Come and enjoy the sound of jazz from around the world. Sizzling with International and Thai performers such as
Asiabeat from Malaysia/ Peter King from UK/ Rydsma/ Cherrly Hayes/ Bangkok Big band featuring Mark Hodgkins, Maynard Ferguson, Poncho Sanchez and Urbie Green/ All star Jazz/ William Jazz band/ Koh Saxman & Funk machine/ Thong Taewan/ Bangkok Acoustic (Khun Inn) / Eddie ATB (Autobahn)/ Bangkok Connection/ Prod Band/ Infinity etc.

PRODE
Thanapat Mathayomchand, or known as “Prode”, since born, was in an environment of music. He has passion in all areas of music, starting with guitar and rock & roll. With the love in music, he went to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Having taught by famous jazz musicians, Gary Burton, John Scofield, Jogh Avercromble and Charlie Banacos, he was ready for the real world with his band “Tabapat Jazz Group” after graduation.

During the tour around USA, Prode performed with many famous artists, including Grammy Award Winning, “Lisa Fisher” and “Tavares,” R&B band like “Barry White”, as well as “Kool and the Gang.”

After 13 years aboard, Prode decided to live his music life in his beloved country, Thailand. Teaching Jazz, performing jazz with “The West Indies” and “Jazz Quartet”, doing work shop with world-class artist like “Herbie Hancock,” “Wayne Shorter,” and finally he took his band “Tanapat Jazz Group” a nationwide concert tour.

Adding to the teaching experience, Prode went for song Prodeucing at Grammy, and then a Prodeuct manager at CVD Music Co., Ltd, and back to teaching at Silpakorn University. With valuable experiences in all music areas, Prode is now a director at KPN. His first album “Prode,” self composed and Prodeuced, is a success that has a real jazz essence, no jazz lover could argue.
Hua Hin as the center of holidaying activities
Besides from the sound of jazz and the fresh smell of the ocean, there are also other fun activities from our Jazz Alley. The four activity-zones are as follow:

Food Zone
Double up your appetite for the taste of delicious food in 2 styles. One is a combination of western food in a “fusion food” style from Hua Hin’s famous 5-star hotels. Also, there’s a “local paradise food,” where all famous Hua Hin food from your favorite restaurants / pushcarts gather together to pleasure you.

OTOP Zone
Discover and purchase Hua Hin and Prajaubkerekun’s well-known souvenirs right from here.

Art & Cultural Zone
See products and presentations from Stanford University such as painting, music and other activities.

Charity Zone
Lively activities from community, Hotelier’s Club as well as sponsor intend to raise money for Hua Hin community. Part of the money from activity will go for donation. Activities are service like a relaxing foot and neck massage.

Last Hua Hin Jazz Festival on 14 June 2009 in honor of the Musical Talents of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand and to celebrate the occasion of HUA HIN 100th Anniversary with the HUA HIN GREEN JAZZ concept.

Highlight of this year's HUA HIN Jazz Festival is the performance of Thai, Asian and world famous International Jazz musicians during the 3 days in different locations; on the beach and at Phonkingphet Public Park.

Please check back on HHAD for details or check forum and keep on eye next festival schedule and events.

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