Samuel Chan Trio - Tribute to Great Jazz Drummers

【Jazz Signature: Samuel Chan Trio - Tribute to Great Jazz Drummers】向經典爵士鼓手致敬 

作為香港其中一位最優秀的爵士鼓手，Samuel Chan曾在香港與紐約跟隨多位爵士名師學習，吸收不同文化與音樂風格，展現出國際爵士精神的延續與融合。這次的音樂會，是他向塑造現代鼓樂風貌的大師們致敬的一夜，用音樂去重溫那些影響深遠的節奏、能量與創意。

他將與兩位出色的音樂夥伴合作——低音提琴手Nelson Fung，以及日本薩克斯風手Yu Hagiwara。三人將以節奏為語言，帶領觀眾走過不同年代的爵士發展，用音樂表達對傳統的敬意，也追尋全新的聲音變化。

當晚曲目彷彿是一部爵士鼓的歷史縮影：從 Baby Dodds 所啟發的「Sweet Georgia Brown」的明快搖擺，到 Jo Jones 「Caravan」裡充滿異國氣息的節奏，都讓人重新感受那些引領鼓樂變革的先鋒精神。三人也將演繹 Elvin Jones 複雜多變的節奏之力、Tony Williams 年輕時的衝勁，以及 Paul Motian 詩意而細膩的極簡風格。

對Samuel來說，這場音樂會並不只是模仿或重現，而是出於感恩與敬意的一場致敬。他曾於紐約 The Collective School of Music 師從 Peter Retzlaff、Chris Coleman 與 Kendrick Scott，也曾與 Theo Hill、Barry Finnerty 等音樂家合作，讓他在每一次擊鼓之間都展現出成熟與個人風格。

這將會是一場充滿搖擺、熱情與想像力的夜晚。敬請期待！

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When Hong Kong’s own Samuel Chan sits behind the drum kit, rhythm becomes both history and heartbeat. Having studied under jazz luminaries from Hong Kong to New York, Chan embodies the spirit of a global jazz lineage. His latest live project pays homage to the titans who shaped modern drumming — a night dedicated to exploring the groove, fire, and innovation of the legends who defined swing, bebop, and beyond.

Chan will be joined by two outstanding collaborators: bassist Nelson Fung,  and Japanese saxophonist Yu Hagiwara. Together, the trio promises a journey through decades of jazz evolution, using rhythm as both tribute and transformation.

The program reads like a who’s who of drumming icons. From the exuberant swing of “Sweet Georgia Brown,” inspired by Baby Dodds, to the exotic pulses of “Caravan” in the tradition of Jo Jones, the concert celebrates the percussive pioneers who broke rhythmic ground. The trio will also explore Elvin Jones’s polyrhythmic power and Tony Williams’s youthful ferocity, also with Paul Motian’s poetic minimalism. 

For Samuel, this concert isn’t merely an exercise in emulation — it’s a tribute fueled by gratitude and deep respect. Having refined his craft under Peter Retzlaff, Chris Coleman, and Kendrick Scott at New York’s The Collective School of Music, and shared the stage with artists like Theo Hill and Barry Finnerty, he brings both pedigree and personality to every beat.

Expect a night of swing, fire, and imagination. 

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📅 日期| Date：18th Dec, 2025
🕒 時間| Time：8-10pm
📍 地點 | Location：CODA Jazz Kissa, Sai Ying Pun

Yu Hagiwara | Sax
Nelson Fung | Double Bass
Samuel Chan | Drums