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dec, 2010 gigs
Saturday December 4th, at 9:30 pm, special Farewell Party for our friend Keith McMullen.
Friday December 10th, at 9:30 pm, East of West. .Adrienne Glads farwell performance in Hong Kong, as she will be moving on to London England in mid December. A mix of Blues, Jazz and Country tunes with Chris Gordon on guitar.
Saturday December 11th, at 9:30 pm, Mark Peter and Jim Schneider, Canadian Pianist/vocalist Mark Peter joins forces with New York Saxophonist/ pianist Jim Schneider for a special night of your favorite tunes at Joyce is not here.
Friday December 17th, at 9:30 pm, Rickard Malmsten and Jim Schneider, Swedist bassist/composer Rickard Malmsten duos up with Pianist/ saxophonist Joim Schneider for a night of smooth original contemporary jazz.
Saturday December 18th, at 9:30 pm, Shandy Gan. Young new vocalist Shandy Gan gathers her band up to squeeze into Joyce and delight us with her fresh collection of your favorite tunes.
Friday December 24th, Christmas Eve Party
Saturday December 25th, Event Night. "Black Christmas -- no plan is a good plan"
Friday December 31st, New years Eve Party
Saturday January 1st. Event Night.
November 19, 2010
November 01, 2010
gigs at joyce is not here in Nov. 2010
Friday November 5th, at 9:30 pm, Karissa Muse and Nobel. Dueling guitars that blend together into a special kind of mix of Jazz and Classical styles, producing some wonderfully soothing music for your pleasure.
Saturday November 6th at 9:30 pm, Las Dos. Mexican vocalist Alba will be accompanied by guitarist Elaine Leung for a great night of all your favorites, from pop and rock to Bossinova and Jazz. You loved them so much they are back by popular demand!
Friday November 12th at 9:30 pm, Bruce To. "sound of the south", it's a very old traditional chinese music which is a story-telling/singing art form. the performers play the music and tell the story at the same time. A b eautiful thing to behold and enjoy, don't miss out n this one.
Saturday November 13th at 9:30 pm, East of West. The blues, country, jazz and everything in between duo of Adrienne Glad-vocals and Chris Gordon- guitar, will bring their special sound and energy to Joyce is not here once again.It's been a while so don't miss out on this great night of music
Friday November 19th at 9:30 pm, Jennifer Palor and Dan LaVelle, Part of the Peel Fresco Jazz Fest, Jazz vocalist Jennifer Palor blends her beautiful voice with Dan La Velle's guitar and vocal accompaniment.
Saturday November 20th at 9:30 pm, Ginger Kwan and Jesreal Lucero. Jazz Vocalist Ginger Kwan teams up with the phenomenal Keyboardist/vocalist Jesreal Lucero for a very special night of jazz and soul..
Friday November 26th at 9:30 pm, Poa Yen & , Flutist/ Cello player Pao Yen joins up with well know guitarist----, for a night of classical, jazz and latin music blending...
Saturday November 27th at 9:30 pm, Yanice Tsang and Nobel. A real classic combination of strings,violin and classical guitar, blending together into beautiful melodies, along with some pretty vocals by Yanice.
October 02, 2010
October 01, 2010
Movie List -- every sunday at 8pm, at Joyce is not here
joyce is not here---Artists’ Bar & Café 38-44 peel st. soho, 28512999
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Movie List of Sept – Dec.2010 , every Sunday at 8pm
Movies, other people's stories...we laugh and we cry...they have accompanied us since the time we just started to understand the world...and they will accompany us until one day we can't taste the world anymore...From movies, we know others, we see places and we listen to the sounds that we have never heard before...From movies, we know what is good and what is bad...we learn from movies and we teach our children to also learn from movies...then we grow up from the movies...
Sept 12th <Vigo Passion For Life>- Winner (Youth Jury Award) & (Verona Love Screens Film Festival), A film By Julien Temple
Sept 19th <Losbon Story> , Wim Wonders’ film-- Fascinating scenes, especial sounds, divine music which all end in a praise to the art of cinema, by the director who most of the time proves to be a real poet.
Sept 26th <The Diaries of VASLAV NIJINSKY> WINNER OF 2002 Montréal International Festival of Films on Art, Dramatization of Russian ballet star Vaclav Nijinsky's diaries which detail his madness as well as his homosexual relationship with Ballet Russe impresario Sergei Diaghilev and his marriage to his Italian wife
Oct. 3th <Alice >, “An Extraordinanry piece of work, brilliantly inventive, a piercing, original vision”---A film bu Jan Svankmajer-- the GREAT Czech animator!!!
Oct. 10th <The Asphalt Jungle> Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 8 nominations, “A major heist goes off as planned, until bad luck and double crosses cause everything to unravel.”—a film by Sterling Hayden and Marilyn Monroe
Oct 17th <Morning Sun> , American Historical Association, 2004 John E. O’connor Film Award, a documentraty film about the history of the cultural revolution in China.
Oct.24th <C.R.A.Z.Y.> Winner: Best Canadian Feature Film & Audience Award, 12 nominations 2006 Genie Awards. “ Is a stylish crowd-pleaser!!!”
Oct.31st <Dogville> European Film Award & Official Selection of Cannes Festival!!!
Nov.7th < Double Indemnity > Nominated for 7 Oscars , “It's Love And Murder At First Sight”
Nov.14th < Conspirators of Pleasure > A Brilliant Fable of Sexual Longing and Gratification!!! The one of best film of the year!! A film from the GREAT Czech animator Jan Svankmajer
Nov.21th <The day I will never forget>, The practice of female genital mutilation is explored through personal stories of Kenyan women. More than 10 internation awards!!!
Nov.28th <A map For Saturay---our year around the world>---best documentary Memphis int’l film festival, Cleceland film festival and CNEX documentary film festival
Dec. 5th < The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover>, AGAIN, it’s my 4th time to play this movie in the bar!!! 5 wins & 4 nominations!! “Try the cock, Albert. It's a delicacy, and you know where it's been!!!”
Dec. 12th < Bagdad Cafe> Nominated for Oscar. Another 12 wins & 2 nominations, A lonely German woman ends up in the most desolated motel on earth and decides to make it brighter
Dec. 19th <A lesson on Love>, the Sweden great film director Ingmar Bergman’s work in 1954.
Dec. 26th: Close for Christmas
September 30, 2010
Gigs in Oct. at Joyce Is Not Here
Friday Oct 1st at 9:00 pm, Ginger Kwan and Dan LaVelle, One of Hong Kong's top Vocalists, will jazz it up a little, accompanied by Guitarist/vocalist Dan LaVelle. Some sweet sounds and sweet music to relax and entertain you.
Saturday Oct 2nd at 9:00 pm. Las Dos. Mexican vocalist Alba will be accompanied by guitarist Elaine Leung for a great night of all your favorites, from pop and rock to Bossinova and Jazz.
Friday Oct 8th at 9:00 pm, TBA
Saturday Oct 9th at 9:00 pm,East of West, The blues, country, jazz and everything inbetween duo of Adrienne Glad-vocals and Chris Gordon- guitar, will bring their special sound and energy to Joyce is not here once again.It's been a while so don't miss out on this great night of music
Friday Oct 15th at 9:00pm, Rickard Malmsten and Wilson Lam Duo, Original contemporary jazz in an acoustic setting, just the pure string sounds of guitar and bass.. a really special evening with two very special musicians.
Saturday Oct 16th at 9:00 pm, Yin NG and Friends, the wonderful blend of traditional and contemporary music, played by traditional chinese instuments, with Yin NG (Sheng), B CHAN (Erhu) and Matthew HO (Dizi), along with may friends joining in to jam later. A very unusual night of music you won't want to miss.
Friday Oct 22nd at 9:00 pm, TBA
Saturday Oct 23rd at 9:00 pm, Yanice Tsang and Nobel. A real classic combination of strings,violin and classical guitar, blending together into beautiful melodies, along with some pretty vocals by Yanice.
Friday Oct 29th at 9:00 pm, TBA
Saturday Oct 30th at 9:00 pm, Pao Yan and Jason Ho. This string duo brings together Guitar and Cello and somtimes a bit of flute to produce a wonderful fusion of jazz, classical and latin influences into a delightful evening of musical pleasure.
September 07, 2010
September 06, 2010
gigs & events in Sept. at Joyce is not here
Friday Sept 3rd at 9:00 pm, Karissa Muse & Nobel duo. The guitar duo of Karissa Muse and Nobel blends contemporary and classical guitar styles to delight you with music that will cover many genres. A night of beautiful melodies is ahead for you.
Saturday Sept 4th at 9:00 pm. Guy LeClaire Duo. Australian guitarist Guy LeClaire invites One of Hong Kong's top bass players, Peter Scherr to perform with him. They will be doing many original compositions along with your favorite jazz standards.
Sunday Sept 5th, at 9:00 pm, Joyce is Not Here screens SALUTE YOUR SHORTS, a series of 2 minute films by members of the FILMSHOP based around the theme of summer nostalgia and other interpretations of the title 'salute your shorts.'
Tuesday Sept 7th, at 8:00 pm, Part 5 of the Eight High Res Evenings Photography Appreciation Series. 
Evangelo Costadimas Presents PART 5 of 8
Evangelo Costadimas Presents PART 5 of 8
PHOTOJOURNALISM & WAR PHOTOGRAPHY
We will look at two cases studies: Robert Capa and James Nachtwey
Friday Sept 10th at 9:00 pm, Teriver Cheung Duo. Home grown Jazz guitar star Teriver Cheung, who's now based in New York is in for a short visit and is making his rounds, with one stop at Joyce is not here, where he will perform in the intimate surroundings, giving us an up close and personal look at his guitar skills and diverse style of music.
Saturday Sept 11th at 9:00 pm,Tsubasa. Japanese singing senation Tsubasa is joined by Dan LaVelle on guitar and backup vocals, for a great night of classic jazz.
Tuesday Sept 14th, at 8:00 pm, Part 6 of the Eight High Res Evenings Photography Appreciation Series.
Evangelo Costadimas Presents PART 6 of 8
Friday Sept 17th at 9:00pm, Yanice Tsang and Dan LaVelle. This duo of great performers combine violin, guitar and vocals for a mixture of Classical, Jazz, Bossanova and pop music A really great night of relaxed musical enjoyment for all.
Saturday Sept 18th at 9:00 pm, Pao Yan and Skip Moy. This string duo brings together Guitar and Cello and somtimes a bit of flute to produce a wonderful fusion of jazz, classical and latin influences into a delightful evening of musical pleasure.
Tuesday Sept 21st, at 8:00 pm, Part 7 of the Eight High Res Evenings Photography Appreciation Series.
Evangelo Costadimas Presents PART 7 of 8
Friday Sept 24th at 9:00 pm, Yanice Tsang and Nobel. A real classic combination of strings,violin and classical guitar, blending together into beautiful melodies, along with some pretty vocals by Yanice.
Saturday Sept 25th at 9:00 pm, Jennifer Palor. One of Hong Kong's top vocalist graces the small stage of joyce is not here, for a night of intimate jazz originals and standards. Jennifer will be accompanied by Dan LaVelle on guitar and back up vocals.don't miss this one.
Tuesday Sept 28th, at 8:00 pm, Part 5 of the Eight High Res Evenings Photography Appreciation Series.
Evangelo Costadimas Presents PART 8 of 8
July 31, 2010
august gigs in Joyce is not here
Here is the "joyce is not here" August schedule to date, which may be subject to a change or two, after all we are an artists' bar. If there are any updates we will let you know asap.
Friday August 6th,at 9:00 pm, Ginger Kwan and Dan LeValle. Local jazz singing sensation Ginger Kwan is joined by Dan LeValle- guitar/vocals, for a night of inspired originals and jazz favorites.
Saturday August 7th, at 9:00 pm, Tricolour. Guitarist Karissa Muse has put this wonderful trio of musicians together, for a night of music that will cross many genres. Accompanied by Yanice Tsang on Violin/vocals and Izumi Nikaido on flute.
Friday August 13th, at 9:00 pm, Miroki Tong. Canadian theatrical stage singer/actor Miroki Tong swings into Hong Kong for a short visit and drops by Joyce is not here to performs some "Classical Voice: From Traditional to Alternative" compositions.A rare and unique chance to hear her wonderful voice and witness this kind of performance in Hong Kong.
Saturday August 14th, at 9:00 pm, Karissa Muse and Geoff Luk duo. The jazz guitar duo of local favorite Karissa Muse and visiting guitarist Geoff Luk, duelling out all your favorite jazz classics, will fill your night with enjoyable guitar sounds.
Friday August 20th, at 9:00 pm, Michelle Carrillo and Skip Moy. One of Hong Kong's favorite jazz vocalists Michelle Carrillo returns to Joyce is not here, backed by the Godfather of Jazz Skip Moy on guitar. Another amazing night of music is in store for all who can manage to squeeze into joyce on this night.
Saturday August 21st
Friday August 27th at 9:00 pm, Jennifer Palor & Dan LeValle. The dynamic duo are again together at joyce is not here for a fantastic night of original and contemporary jazz. Always a pleasure to experience these two great professionals when they get together to perform with all their heart and enthusiasm for jazz music.
Saturday August 28th at 9:00 pm, Rickard Malmsten Duo. Swedish bassist Rickard Malmsten, is joined by Bob Mocarsky on piano to perform Orginal Contemporary jazz. Rickard already has 100 original in his repertoire and has been writing a new batch this summer, sao expect some of your favorites plus a few suprises.
June 28, 2010
July gigis in Joyce is not here
July 3: alba + elaine = las dos
Come rediscover classic number one hits with Las Dos as they perform their own interpretation of songs we can all sing along to. Their repertoire include a healthy mix of Radiohead, Carla Bruni, and Christina Aguilera -- with Alba on the mic and Elaine at the guitar."
July 9th: Skip Moy + Pao Yen
Classical String Music combine with Guitar and Cello
July 10: Yanice + Nobel
Classical String Music combine with Guitar and Violin
July 17th: Karissa + Nobel
Standard Jazz music, two guitairts!
July 23th & 30th: Dan + Jennifer
The most beautiful Jazz night
July 24th: Dan + Yanice
Classical String Music combine with Guitar and Violin
June 07, 2010
May 24, 2010
Joyce is not here June live music gig schedule
---Friday June 4th at 9:30 pm, Duo Flexion. Izumi Nikaido - flute/keys/vocal and Tak - Wing Leung - Bassoon together are Duo Flexion, and on this appearance at "joyce is not here they will be playing classical easy listening music (roman, classic, baroque) along with a bit of Japanese pop music.
---Saturday June 5th,
"God Saves the Queen DVD release Party - Meet the Artist: Samson Young"
Date: 5 Jun (sat) 7-8pm.
Renowned Hong Kong young multi-media artist Samson Young will share his creative experience of his show GOD saves the Queen which is published as DVD releasing on 29 MAY 2010.
http://www.samsonyoung.com/bio.htm
at 9:30 pm, Chinese Music Jam Night. Composer/Sheng/organist and founder of the group SIU2, Ng Cheuk Yin, along with Cass Lam Tin Wai -sanxian, host a Chinese music jam at "joyce is not Here". Anything can happen and usually does when you fuse Chinese and Western instruments together to playt traditional Chinese music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03i7pzK8_gA
---Friday June 11th at 9:30pm, Orchestra Petite. Long time colleagues, Rickard Malmsten and Wilson Lam form this duo that plays mainly original compositions and special arrangements of tributes to such movies theme music as Cinema Paradiso, II Postino, The Godfather, and Schindler's List. Not to be missed entertainment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxvrUY2hwpQ
---Saturday June 12th at 9:30 pm, Ptah Brown. Singer/song writer/actress Ptah Brown brings her boundless energy and dazzling repertoire of music to "joyce is not here" covering multiple genres, from Jazz, Blues and Soul to Latin, Pop and Raggae. Ptah sings with power and passion through her smooth alto-soprano voice that generates a feeling of excitment in her audiences. She will be accompanied by Skip Moy, one of Hong Kong's best known jazz guitarists and respected sound engineer, performs with his unmistakable jazz guitar sound.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyl3Fq4UA-0
---Tuesday June 15th: Photographer’s big night!!! Three talented Chinese photographer will present their work at from 8pm til late!!!
---Friday, June 18th at 9:30pm: Dan Lavelle & Jen, Jennifer Palor and Dan LeValle. Tableau Records recording artist Jennifer Palor sings to the sensational contemporary acoustic guitar music of Dan LaValle,who also blends in his smooth vocals into the mix. Jennifer was named "Asia's most exciting jazz vocalist.." by Jazziz Magazine USA, and her new CD, Jenerations, received.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUnEi03u9rc
---Saturday June 19th at 9:30pm: Karissa & her DUO, will play some standard jazz for us.
---Friday June 25th at 9:30pm : Shandy & her new fresh team will have their first gig in Joyce is not here, Salute for the fresh new HK local musicians and here is the stage for them to express their talents!
---Saturday June 26th(TBA) : Alba, a girl from Mexico,and yes she loves Tequila like me!!! We first listened to her voice on jam night here, we were all surprised that she could sing so well---then we heard that she was a singer in Mexico and so we have invitde her to have her 1st gig in Hong Kong, with her friend the young guitarist Elaine.
SO maybe we need to name that night “ tequila night!!!”
April 28, 2010
Joyce is not here May live music gig schedule
Saturday May.1st, at 9:00 pm, Fernando Nohra and Jordie Guzman. It's Saturday night and time to party, and what better way to do it then to the Latin Rhythms of Fernando Nohra's percussion and Jordie Guzman's guitar & vocals. You can be sure that where there are two Latinos, there will soon be more showing up to join in and make it one big latin party.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqPgEGeHNZ0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXtRGo59m94
Friday May 7th, at 10:00 pm, Jennifer Palor and Dan LeValle. Tableau Records recording artist Jennifer Palor sings to the sensational contemporary acoustic guitar music of Dan LaValle,who also blends in his smooth vocals into the mix. Jennifer was named "Asia's most exciting jazz vocalist.." by Jazziz Magazine USA, and her new CD, Jenerations, received critical acclaim in 2009. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUnEi03u9rc
Saturday May 8th, at 9:30 pm. Karissa Muse & Nobel Queano. Female guitarist Karissa Muse blends her jazz guitar sounds with classically trained Nobel Queano classical guitar music, for a night of Classical Jazz Music.
Friday May 14th at 9:00 pm. The Pao Yen Duo. An electronic engineer by trade, Pao Yen is a Cellist with the SAR Philharmonic Orchestra and plays flute in the Latin jazz group Red Taurus. He combines his cello and sometimes flute with the jazz guitar of sound engineer and well know jazz guitarist Skip Moy, for a cool night of jazz and bossa.
Saturday May15th at 9:30 pm, Yanice & Nobel Queano. A night of Classical Contemporary String Music with violist/vocalist Yanice and classical guitarist Nobel Queano. A rare combination and arrangement of classical and contemporary string music that will captivate you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3yFGeA5-2Y
Friday MAY 21st, at 9:30 pm. Amabel Liu & Skip Moy. Celebrated local artist and jazz vocalist Amabel Liu comes to "joyce is not here" for the first time to lend her vocal talents to the contemporary jazz guitar music of Hong Kong's godfather of jazz, Skip Moy. Look for a night of beautiful acoustic jazz and vocals.
Saturday May 22nd at 10:00 pm. Jennifer Palor and Dan LeValle. Tableau Records recording artist Jennifer Palor sings to the sensational contemporary acoustic guitar music of Dan LaValle,who also blends in his smooth vocals into the mix. Jennifer was named "Asia's most exciting jazz vocalist.." by Jazziz Magazine USA, and her new CD, Jenerations, received critical acclaim in 2009.
Friday May 28th at - Tsubasa with Dan LaVelle. Japanese Vocalist Tsubasa, " a sparkling, beautiful voice" City Life, is joined by guitarist Dan LaVelle, for some an acoustic and soulful collaboration of the very best of contemporary Japanese music. A one of a kind not to be missed performance by this amazing Japanese artist.
Saturday May 29th at 9:30 pm, East of West. Vocalist Adrienne Glad and guitarist Chris Gordon blend a unique combination of blues, jazz and country together to bring you a wonderful night filled with all your favorite tunes. A great night to sit back relax and enjoy a glass of your favorite beverage with your friends.
April 22, 2010
March 30, 2010
gigs in April, at Joyce is not here...
April 2nd, Farewell to Mia Samira. Indonesian Jazz Vocalist Mia Samira is moving to Thailand next month, and April 2nd 2010 will be her last gig in Hong Kong for while. That night Joyce is not here is hosting a farewell performance and party for her. So come on down and catch a great talent before she leaves Hong Kong. 
Saturday April 3rd andl 17th at 9 pm, Yanice Tsang and Nobel Queano. A fusion of Classical and Contemporary String Music by violinist/vocalist Yanice Tsang and classical guitarist Nobel Queano. A night of extraordinary music and fun you won't want to miss.
Friday April 9th, at 9:00 pm, East of West. A combination of Jazz, Blues and Country, and everything in between, with Adrienne Glad - vocals and Chris Gordon - guitar.
Saturday April 10th, at 9:00 pm, Orchestra Petite. The guitar and bass duo of Wilson Lam and Rickard Malmsten perform their original jazz compositions along with special arrangements of classic movie theme songs like,Cinema Paradiso, The Godfather and Schindler's list. Not to be missed.
Friday April 16th and 23rd, at 9:00 pm. Jennifer Palor & Dan Lavelle pay a Special Tribute to the Genius of James Taylor... and other acoustic magic!
Saturday April 24th, at 9:00 pm. Fernando Nohra and Jordie Guzman present acoustic Latin Rhythms with percussion and guitar. Fernando and Jordie rock the house at Joyce's with authentic latin music.
Friday April 30th, at 9:00 pm, The Pao Yen Duo.Flutist/Celloist Pao Yen plays his special brand of Latin Jazz Fusion with a classical influence, along with a special guest playing piano and sometimes guitar. A rare treat for the ears of all those music lovers who visit Joyce is Not Here that night.
Saturday April 3rd andl 17th at 9 pm, Yanice Tsang and Nobel Queano. A fusion of Classical and Contemporary String Music by violinist/vocalist Yanice Tsang and classical guitarist Nobel Queano. A night of extraordinary music and fun you won't want to miss.
Friday April 9th, at 9:00 pm, East of West. A combination of Jazz, Blues and Country, and everything in between, with Adrienne Glad - vocals and Chris Gordon - guitar.
Saturday April 10th, at 9:00 pm, Orchestra Petite. The guitar and bass duo of Wilson Lam and Rickard Malmsten perform their original jazz compositions along with special arrangements of classic movie theme songs like,Cinema Paradiso, The Godfather and Schindler's list. Not to be missed.
Friday April 16th and 23rd, at 9:00 pm. Jennifer Palor & Dan Lavelle pay a Special Tribute to the Genius of James Taylor... and other acoustic magic!
Saturday April 24th, at 9:00 pm. Fernando Nohra and Jordie Guzman present acoustic Latin Rhythms with percussion and guitar. Fernando and Jordie rock the house at Joyce's with authentic latin music.
Friday April 30th, at 9:00 pm, The Pao Yen Duo.Flutist/Celloist Pao Yen plays his special brand of Latin Jazz Fusion with a classical influence, along with a special guest playing piano and sometimes guitar. A rare treat for the ears of all those music lovers who visit Joyce is Not Here that night.
March 11, 2010
February 10, 2010
Feb.gigs
Feb.5th, Friday, 9pm:
Rickard Malmsten and Wilson Lam Presents Orchestra Petite
Come and enjoy to premier of the wonderful duo between long time colleagues and friends Rickard Malmsten (Bass) and Wilson Lam (Guitar).
The Duo will mainly perform original music but will also pay tribute to special arranged themes from movies such as, Cinema Paradiso, Il Postino, The Godfather and Schindler's list. Not to be missed
Feb.6th Sat. at 9pm:
Jazz Guitarist Karissa Muse & Classical Guitarist Nobel Queano
Jazz Guitarist Karissa Muse presents Jazz, Bossa & Latin music night
Karissa Muse came on the music scene in Hong Kong after
her group won the Gold prize in the Tom Lee SoundBase
Festival, an acoustic music competition, in 2001. She has
performed regularly at various jazz clubs and live music
venues across Hong Kong and, more recently China, usually
leading her own groups. One highlight of her performances
was being the opening act for world-renowned jazz
trumpeter Toru ‘Tiger’ Okoshi. Over the years, Karissa has
performed with most top jazz musicians in Hong Kong and was a member of the Stray Katz Big Band, an 18-piece group that specializes in Dixieland, Swing, Latin and Funk music. In addition to public performances, she also lends her talents to corporate and private events such as opening ceremonies, exhibitions, weddings, balls, reception/cocktail parties, as well as designing music for drama productions. In addition to performing, she has written music reviews and musician interviews for magazines and other publications since her teenage years. These days, she writes jazz concert program booklets and articles for music magazines occasionally. Karissa’s extensive knowledge of music leads to her being invited to host the program ‘Jazzing Up’ on RTHK Radio 4 times and again. She was also the host of a live jazz talk show and music program on an Internet Television channel between 2008 and 2009.
Karissa has gained the reputation of being the only female professional jazz guitarist in Hong Kong.
Feb.12th Fri. at 9pm:
Jazz Guitarist Karissa Muse & Jazz Guitarist Skip Moy
Long-time members of Hong Kong's jazz scene will need little introduction to guitarist Skip Moy. He's not only one of the territory's best-known guitarists and session musicians but also known as a pre-eminent audio engineer.
Skip picked up his first guitar at four. It was a Mickey Mouse guitar, but the fact that he had bugged his parents for it for so long showed he was already into the music. At 13 he borrowed a Hofner acoustic from his cousin and began to teach himself to play – the Beatles, Elvis, anything he heard on the radio that he liked. His first electric instrument came along around 1968, at which time he began playing with a few friends – including pianist Ted Lo - in earnest. They entered talent shows, and appeared on TV.
Skip's love for jazz started in the mid-sixties as he listened to Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell and Howard Roberts. Going to college in the States he joined the university jazz band. There was a brief musical hiatus when he returned to Hong Kong and began setting up his career as an audio engineer, but it wasn't long before he picked up the guitar again. He's been playing ever since.
For Skip, jazz is not just about the music. It's a lifestyle and is about hanging out, about exchanging ideas with fellow musicians. It's a creative life force. It's also the language through which musicians best communicate.
Skip regularly performs solo gigs around town, as well as in ensembles with other musicians.
Feb.13rd , Sat. at 9pm:
Violinist Yanice Tsang with Guitarist Nobel QUEANO, classical music night. Both classically trained, Yanice and Nobel will combine their string musical talents to create a wonderful night of Contemporary and Classical music.
Feb.19th, friday. at 9pm:
East of West
The band fuses jazz, blues, country with their song choice, providing an eclectic mix of musical styles. For the performance at Joyce’s on February 19 the band will be stripped back to vocals and guitar. East of West’s repertoire ranges from the early jazz era to forgotten gems from the 50s folk boom. From the backblocks of country to Broadway you’ll find it here. They cover the songs of such artists as Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and Curtis Mayfield. They also include a number of choice cuts from the American songbook.
East of West, in its stripped down version is Adrienne Glad/ vocals and Chris Gordon /guitar. Performing regularly on the Hong Kong music scene in the last 12 months the group is focused on performing quality songs from diverse eras and genres. The motivation at the core of the group is to rediscover songs the suit the band’s sensibilities: tasteful, unadorned and soulful! It’s a journey through the last century of contemporary song.
Feb.20th, Sat. at 9pm:
The English pianist Jon Lowe will present his orginal melodies that he has written over the last 10 years in England & Hong Kong...as a unique and talented musician, Jon has always inspried us ever since the first time he played in Joyce is not here 4 years ago...now we are looking forward to his new perfomance after such a long absence....
Feb.26th, Friday. at 9pm:
Duo Fluxion. will play some animation film music, pop, modern classic and Hawaiian with light "cosplay" ( costume playing).
Feb.27th, Sat. at 9pm:
Violinist Yanice Tsang with Guitarist Nobel QUEANO, classical music night. Both classically trained, Yanice and Nobel will combine their string musical talents to create a wonderful night of Contemporary and Classical music.
Feb.28th, Sunday at 9:30pm:
will be screening short films from New York and Hong Kong surrounding the theme "Unprotected." They will each be about 2 minutes long and were made by a filmmakers collective that has a chapter in NYC and in Hong Kong.
The 2nd & 3rd Sunday from 3-4pm:
one hour free madarine lesson by Joyce Peng & Ellen Chai
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