Eugene Pao x Patrick Lui

提起香港爵士樂，Eugene Pao（包以正）幾乎是無法繞過的名字。自八十年代中期回港發展以來，他不僅以結他手身份活躍於本地及國際舞台，更長年透過演出、錄音及策劃工作推動香港爵士樂發展。過去數十年間，他曾與 Michael Brecker、Jack DeJohnette、John Patitucci、Bobby McFerrin 等國際爵士巨匠合作，亦持續以作曲家身份參與電影及影像配樂創作。對不少香港樂迷而言，Eugene 不只是出色的演奏者，更是本地爵士文化的重要見證者與實踐者。

此次與其同台的，是當代極為活躍的鋼琴家、作曲家及編曲家 Patrick Lui。畢業於 Berklee College of Music，身兼鋼琴家、作曲家、編曲家及製作人，足跡遍及歐洲、北美及亞洲各地爵士音樂節。除了活躍於爵士演出，他亦長期參與電影、劇場及流行音樂創作，並透過 Patrick Lui Jazz Orchestra 等計劃持續拓展香港爵士樂的創作空間。其作品常見細膩的和聲思維，以及對不同音樂傳統的融合與探索。

是次演出將以結他與鍵琴二重奏（Guitar & Piano Duo）形式進行。沒有鼓組與低音聲部的框架，兩位樂手需要以更直接的方式建構節奏、和聲與旋律線條，也為即興對話留下更大的呼吸空間。當晚曲目經特別挑選，既有兩位音樂人多年來深受啟發的作品，也有值得重新細聽的經典旋律，讓聽眾在近距離環境中感受兩代香港爵士音樂人之間的深度交流。

Eugene Pao is synonymous with Hong Kong jazz. Since the mid-80s, he has collaborated with global legends like Michael Brecker and Bobby McFerrin, serving as both a pioneering guitarist and a cornerstone of the local scene. Joining him is Patrick Lui, a versatile Berklee-trained pianist and composer known for his sophisticated harmonic language and ambitious work with the Patrick Lui Jazz Orchestra.

This guitar and piano duo strips away the rhythm section, leaving the two musicians to build melody and harmony with raw, direct intimacy. Featuring a specially curated set of standards and personal favorites, the evening offers a unique look at the creative dialogue between two generations of Hong Kong’s finest jazz talents.

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📅 日期| Date：15th August, 2026

🕒 時間| Time：8-10pm

📍 地點 | Location：CODA Jazz Kissa, Sai Ying Pun

Eugene Pao - Guitar

Patrick Lui - Keyboard

*To attend, please register for a member account on our website before purchasing tickets. Admission is limited to registered members and their guests.