Ted Lo x CY Leo

【Jazz Signature: Ted Lo x CY Leo】 兩位爵士樂壇巨匠的音樂對話

Ted Lo 與 CY Leo，兩個爵士樂壇響噹噹的名字，將於CODA相遇並帶來精湛的演出。

70年代，Ted Lo成為美國伯克利音樂學院首位華裔畢業生後，便於美國展開其音樂職業生涯。合作過的音樂人數之不盡，包括多位傳奇人物例如Astrud Gilberto、Ron Carter、Herbie Hancock、Herbie Mann、Larry Coryell等人。

在美國期間，他曾在紐約市的 Blue Note、華盛頓特區的 Blues Alley、洛杉磯的Hollywood Bowl及舊金山的 Keystone Korner 等場地演出。此外，他也曾參與多個國際音樂節，包括North Sea Jazz Festival、Newport Jazz Festival、London Jazz Festival及Montreux Jazz Festival。Ted回到香港，亦與多位香港流行音樂界的標誌性人物合作，包括陳奕迅、林子祥、衛蘭、張學友、側田、謝安琪、楊千嬅、李幸倪、AGA、劉美君、陳泳彤及容祖兒等。羅尚正對爵士音樂的影響力遠超舞台與錄音室。他投入大量時間提升香港及亞洲地區對爵士音樂的認知，並啟發新一代音樂人，而其中一位便是CY Leo。

CY Leo十九歲已兩次得到世界口琴節冠軍，自此便開展巡迴表演生涯，至今已走埠40多個城市。合作單位包括Cory Wong，Troy Robert、Manuel Valera、Janek Gwizdala、Maurice Brown、哈特福交響樂團、林憶蓮、盧冠庭等人，並曾於NAMM Show 2018，紐約時代廣場跨年倒數場合演出。

此外，他還與知名的日本藝術家如Ichika Nito、Cateen Hayato Sumino和Tomoaki Baba以及紐約藝術家Sarah Kang合作。

二人的同台演出絕對是不容錯過，敬請期待！

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Ted Lo and CY Leo, two prominent names in the jazz scene, will converge at CODA for an exceptional performance.

In the 1970s, Ted Lo became the first Asian graduate of the Berklee College of Music in the United States, launching a successful music career. He has collaborated with an impressive array of musicians, including legends such as Astrud Gilberto, Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Herbie Mann, and Larry Coryell. During his time in the U.S., Ted performed at renowned venues such as the Blue Note in New York City, Blues Alley in Washington D.C., the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, and Keystone Korner in San Francisco. He has also participated in several prestigious international music festivals, including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, London Jazz Festival, and Montreux Jazz Festival.

In 1996, Ted returned to Hong Kong, collaborating with iconic figures in the local pop music scene, such as Eason Chan, George Lam, Gigi Leung, Jacky Cheung, and many others. His influence on jazz extends far beyond the stage and recording studio; he dedicates significant time to enhancing the appreciation of jazz in Hong Kong and Asia, inspiring a new generation of musicians, including CY Leo.

At just nineteen, CY Leo won the World Harmonica Festival championship twice, launching a touring career that has taken him to over 40 cities. He has collaborated with numerous artists, including Cory Wong, Troy Roberts, Manuel Valera, Janek Gwizdala, Maurice Brown, as well as the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and prominent figures like Sandy Lam and Leo Ku. He also performed at the NAMM Show 2018 and the New Year’s Eve countdown at Times Square in New York.

The collaboration between these two artists promises to be a remarkable event not to be missed. Stay tuned for an unforgettable evening!

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📅 日期| Date：15th Mar, 2025
🕒 時間| Time：8-10pm
📍 地點 | Location：CODA Jazz Kissa, Sai Ying Pun

Ted Lo | Keyboard
CY Leo | Harmonica