In its original etymology, ‘kung fu’ refers to any skill acquired through extensive learning and dedicated practice. It is also where martial arts and jazz converge, in which both exhibit the pursuit of mastery and meaningful exchanges. In the second ‘Impromptu’ series, Hong Kong jazz pianist and composer Patrick Lui and his band will captivate the audience with a Bruce Lee films inspired jazz suite. Joining Patrick are two extraordinary practitioners, Hollywood martial arts consultant and Silat master Evan Tai and Ving Tsun master Jerry Yeung. Together they will share the mantras from their respective disciplines, showcasing the ‘kung fu’ of jazz and martial arts: discipline and improvisation, rhythm and timing, styles and forms, as well as flow and harmony.
Sat
20
Apr
2024
Grand Hall
Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus
The University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
5PM
For ages 10+
$150
「功夫」一字﹐原指長年累月反覆研習所得的技能和造詣﹐亦作武術的別稱，恰好點出爵士樂和武術的共通之處：兩者皆力臻至善、講求形意合一。
「漫興樂想」系列第二節﹐香港爵士鋼琴家雷柏熹將演奏改編自李小龍電影的爵士樂組曲﹐更特別邀請到荷里活武術指導、印尼武術大師戴志良及葉問詠春傳人楊永勣﹐一同分享即興爵士樂與武術格鬥的箇中玄機。三位亦會即場獻技﹐展現爵士樂與武術的哲學和真功夫：規律與即興、節奏與時機、柔韌與力量、風格與結構、流暢與和諧。
Artists
Patrick Lui, piano & host
Nate Wong, drums
Wong Tak Chung, bass
Paulo Levi, tenor saxophone
Hwasung Yoon, trumpet
Tomomi Taniguchi, trombone
Evan Tai, Silat
Jerry Yeung, Ving Tsun
Remarks
- Patrons under the age of 6 will not be admitted.
- The programme is approximately 90 minutes including an intermission.
- Guests are advised to arrive punctually.
- Latecomers and guests who leave their seats during the performance will be admitted at a suitable break or during intermission to avoid disturbance to the artists and other audience members.
- Programmes and artists are subject to change.
- The presenter reserves the right to make final decisions on the seating arrangement, to deny entry, as well as all rights of final arbitration in case of dispute.
