International Jazz Day is just around the corner on Apr 30, and some Bangkok venues (plus one in Hua Hin) will celebrate with some croons and tunes. Also, ‘90s smooth jazz sensation Kenny G is coming to town.

 

 

Foojohn continues to impress serious jazz fans and live music-lovers alike with spirited shows. For the Foojohn International Jazz Celebration, the venue will throw a three-day party with notable performances by Australian jazz musician Dale Barlow and local musicians paying tribute to the late legendary Miles Davis. Stay tuned to Foojohn’s social media for more information. 

 

 

 

What an amazing coincidence: David Jacobson’s Smalls in Soi Suan Phlu will turn eight years old on the In’t Jazz Day. So, go in to say HBD, relax with some jazz and bites like El Hefe’s tacos or Gallery Pizza’s slices.If you can’t make it on April 30, drop by any other day. On Apr 27, local band 3MCIA will put on a show while the kitchen welcomes Vietnamese-American chef Peter Cuong  Franklin for a pop-up. Expect dishes and drinks with Vietnamese touches like “phojito” cocktail, foei gras spring rolls, and bone marrow pho. If you show up Apr 28, prepare for jazz with Indian undertones as Vanguard Masala takes the stage and to improvise on sitar and tabla. 

 

 

 

Langsuan’s Gatsby-esque, cabaret-style jazz speakeasy will throw a seven-day event full of jazz for Crimson Room Jazz Fest. The week will see up to 25 artists take the red-carpeted stage with several styles of jazz from progressive and electronic to hard bop. 

 

 

 

Laid-back jazz vibe awaits at the popular community mall, maybe with a good cold one in your hand as well. After a two-year hiatus, the International Jazz Day makes a comeback at The Commons Thonglor. The event this year is even more special as it will be held at its sister branch in the Saladaeng area, too. Visitors will be hearing from local talents like Pamai Chirdkiatsak Trio, Thailand Saxophone Summit group. 
 

Free entry. The event will take place at both locations of The Commons: Apr 29 at the Saladaeng branch; Apr 30 at the Thonglor location.

 

 

Although not in Bangkok and a week late for jazz day, who cares since it’s the legendary fucking G in da house. American smooth jazz saxophonist Kenny G, will come to perform 90 minutes at the International Jazz and Blues Festival. Other artists to take the stage will be Brazilian sextet Mellow Motif and Thai saxophonist Pae Sax, while blues guitarist Yamin will be joined by three-piece The Symbolic of Star.

 

May 7 at True Arena Hua Hin, a multipurpose sporting venue in Hua Hin city. Entry starts at B2,000, and tickets are available online.

 

The article originally appeared on Coconuts Bangkok.