Jazz Avengers in HK 15/5/2024 -No 1 J-Funk

Date: 15/5/24
Venue: West Kowloon District Freespace The Box
Doors Open: 7:45pm
Presented by Hong Kong Macau International exchange Foundation
co-presented by Hong Kong International Drummer Festival and Ng Sai Cheong

🥁👱🏻‍♀️Senri Kawaguchi on drums
🎷🎷🎷🎷Saxophone quartet with
Miho Terachi
Miku Yonezawa
Ami Nakazono
Harumo Imai

🎸🎹🎸Rhythm section
Juna Serita
Chizuru Segawa and
Marie Takeda

Thanks for the gears supported by
Tom Lee
Yamaha Drumset
Zildjian Cymbal
Groovinhousehk

Emotion tracking technology @Upmood
Produced by Lok Yin Tang
Audio by Chow Pak Shing
Video by Chi Ho Lau

[gmcjetpilot]

What is in the water in Asia with all these phenomenal female drummer's, bass, guitar, horn brass keys... My gosh.... As an American I am honored they play western music and do it so well. Are there any American or European bands playing traditional Japanese or Chinese music. Ha ha. No. May be a good thing. But this group is amazing, all the players make me smile. One thing to have chops and another to groove and get into the pocket. They do.... amazing solo. really excellent.

[nervmyoho]

this band is insanely tight. everything is perfect. the drummer is definitely one of the best on the planet. hands down.

[TheMilosDjuric]

It's been a long time since I've seen so much positive energy, great playing and great music in one place! Rock on!

[PhilipMcCaig]

They're not just a girl band. You won't find better, more accomplished musicians anywhere. I can't get enough.

[khela-tirthadasa]

Senri gives most jazz/funk drummers (male and female /old and young) a damn good run for their money …..matched grip giving traditional grip a run for its money also …Absolutely AMAZING !! Hats off to all of you!

[goranstajic]

World class musicians!!! I still can't believe this is real! Bravo!!!

[steveforst]

Just before 2:00, anyone notice the sixteenth triplet flurry while barking the hi-hat thing the drummer did? It was just so beautifully played like warm butter dripping down on cinnamon toast. Such a strong, even, musical player she is. I just love the musical mind she has. her sense for knowing what is best for the song approach and her fiery drum fills and solos make her one of the most vibrant drummers on the scene today.

[williebraxton]

Thank you, ladies, for keeping jazz fusion alive, because not many in the states are.

[patricklow]

What a phenomenal band. Thank God Japan has always been there to keep jazz alive. Don't quote me on this but I think it may be the only country left where you can find a lot of young people interested in the genre.

[giulioferro]

Finalmente si sente una Musica Piena di Jazz, e uno Swing spettacolare eseguito da Musiciste VERE ! La Batterista, il Suo Assolo è Meraviglioso !!! PURO SPETTACOLO !!

[jamespardue]

And it looks like they're having the time of their lives while doing it. A Whole Lotta Talent there!!

[kwolenberger]

Chizuru is amazing and Senri is out of this world! Great song.

[cheesesteak]

Senri let those drums know who's boss! Chizuru wailed on that PRS! They have complex arrangements but Harumo has fit in nicely.

[MarinedrummerSGT]

I find it hard to comment on these ladies when they leave me speechless !!! Senri is my on line mentor, she just doesn't know it.

[Xformat]

What a dream to see Senri and Juna together! Best in ladies jazz/funk music ever!!!

[GaijinPaul]

Damn that was fun! Horn arrangement reminded me of Earth Wind & Fire and other brass-heavy '70s funk/rock bands I love.

[saktikov]

Thanks YouTube for recommended this video. They are amazing.

[cruzmakaveli]

This is crazy amazing ! They ran through these tunes like there's no tomorrow ! Lets go

[stephenlevinestormchaser]

What POWER!!!! The drumming absolutely out of this world. The beats so precise. Simply astounding. And to see smiles of ecstasy on at least two faces while they were burning it up brings me even greater awe.

[blip]

Ouch! What a drum solo! Absolutely blazing by the end.