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PopCorn Music & Movies — Charlie Parker Tribute: Birds Mood
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai
4/F, 139 Nanjing Dong Lu, near Jiangxi Zhong Lu, Huangpu District
南京东路139号4楼, 近江西中路
This tribute concert to Charlie Parker is performed by the Toby Mak Quintet. The program revisits Parker’s bebop repertoire while incorporating modern jazz interpretations. It’s a live set focused on his music, presented through a contemporary quintet format.
PopCorn Music & Movies — Charlie Parker Tribute: Bird’s Mood is a concert dedicated to the music of Charlie Parker. The performance focuses on his bebop style and improvisational approach, presenting a selection of his well-known compositions.
The Toby Mak Quintet revisits Parker’s repertoire while blending it with contemporary jazz elements. The concert is structured around live performance, with emphasis on interaction between musicians and reinterpretation of familiar works.
Toby Mak (Trumpet / Flugelhorn)
An Australian jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger, and producer known in China’s jazz scene. He has performed with musicians including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Chris Potter, Tina May, and Jeremy Monteiro.
Mike Hirsch (Saxophone)
A Boston-born saxophonist who studied with Jerry Bergonzi. He has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Jon Faddis, and Louis Bellson, and is active in both Shanghai and Los Angeles.
Harrison Wardley (Bass)
An Australian double bassist trained at Monash University. He has worked with international jazz musicians and performed widely across festivals and clubs in China, also releasing his own album Short Journey.
Evgeny Pobozhiy (Guitar)
Winner of the 2019 Herbie Hancock International Jazz Guitar Competition. He has performed at major festivals and venues worldwide, including Blue Note New York and Ronnie Scott’s in London.
Chris Trzcinski (Drums)
A drummer active across global tours and festivals, performing in jazz ensembles and orchestras. He has also worked with major pop artists and is involved in music education in China.
Actual program subject to live performance
April 15 (Wed) – 19:30
April 16 (Thu) – 19:30
April 17 (Fri) – 19:30
April 17 (Fri) – 21:30
April 18 (Sat) – 19:30
April 18 (Sat) – 21:30
Single Side Seat
Double Inner Seat (with dinner)
Double Premium Seat (with dinner)
This concert centers entirely on the music of Charlie Parker, presented through a live quintet format that combines established repertoire with contemporary interpretation. For audiences familiar with his work, it offers a way to hear these compositions performed in a modern setting, while those less familiar can experience a structured introduction to his music through a single program.
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