2/Dec/2023(SAT) FUNKY ASIA TRIO First Live in Chiangmai Thailand
December 2, 2023 (Saturday) 6:30 pm ~ "FUNKY ASIAN TRIO" led by Funky Sueyoshi had their first live performance at the jazz bar "MOMENT'S NOTICE JAZZ CLUB" located in a corner of the Chiang Mai Old Culture Center grounds.
Live Review
FUNKY ASIAN TRIO members
(Left) Funky Sueyoshi (drummer, composer, producer) is currently based in China, but while in Cambodia he was unable to travel due to the corona virus pandemic, so he met two members while spending some time there. This is his third visit to Chiang Mai, but his first time live show!
(Right) Daisuke Yasukochi is a businessman who usually works for a Japanese company in Cambodia. His true identity is Baseman! While he was planning to return to Japan, he was able to come to Chiang Mai at a miraculous timing!
(Center) Metta Legita is an Indonesian pianist living in Cambodia. This is her first time in Chiang Mai.
Introduction
FUNKY SUEYOSHI is a member (drummer and composer) of "Bakufu Slump", a very famous band for the song called "RUNNER", which is known as a cheering song at Koshien Baseball stadium in Japan.
A live performance by "Funky Asian Trio", led by Funky Sueyoshi was held here in Chiang Mai.
As part of Chiang Mai Street Jazz 2023, free entry, and the performance was scheduled to last approximately 45 minutes.
Excellent performance that transcends genres and countries!
The live performance began in a relaxed atmosphere, with the performers making eye contact and exchanging improvisations during the solo parts. Funky Sueyoshi swings in a jazz style that is a little different from the rock style seen in songs like "Bakufu Slump" and "X,Y,Z→A."
Daisuke Yasukochi's wood bass roars, wrapping the venue in a deep groove.
Due to the circumstances of the venue, Metta Regita played the keyboard, which may have been too light compared to her usual grand piano. She was hitting the keys with such passion that she felt like the keyboard was about to fall off the keyboard stand... such a passion of JAZZ!
Due to the appearance being decided in a hurry, there were many people who wanted to come but were unable to attend this live performance.
Still, Chinese and Europeans who had heard the news, as well as Japanese people living in Chiang Mai who had visited our site, came to the concert.
Along the live performance, there were special songs where Funky Sueyoshi sang while playing the drums.
It seems like 45 minutes is not enough for the audience and musicians
Mr. Tommy Shen, a Chinese fan who came to the concert on the day.
He has been living in Chiang Mai for the past two years, and he heard about this concert last minute from an acquaintance.
Tommy said, "Funky Sueyoshi is a drum hero in China! I never thought I'd get to see him perform here in Chiang Mai! Thank you for hosting the live show!" .
This was the first live performance for Funky Sueyoshi and his friends. Wish another chance coming soon!
BONUS TRACK
On the next day, 3/Dec/2023 FUNKY ASIAN TRIO joined jam session at the A Ter with two members from Shanti Jazz that day included Akeluk Norkhum (A music bug), a Thai guitarist, and Han Xiaohan, a Tekgari player from Manchuria.
Live Detail
| Date and Time | 2/Dec/2023（SAT）18:30〜 |
| Place | 「MOMENT'S NOTICE JAZZ CLUB」 |
| Entry Fee | FREE |
Introducing Old Chiangmai Culture Center
Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center was founded in 1971. You can enjoy "Kang Tok" dinner, which is a traditional local cuisine from northern Thailand.
In addition, traditional dances and folk dances are more faithfully reproduced and are loved by many tourists.
It became the main venue for Chiang Mai Street Jazz Festival 2023.
Various events are held here, and you can get familiar with the traditional culture of northern Thailand.
Website：https://oldchiangmai.com/
Musicians Profile
FUNKY SUEYOSHI (on Druns)
FUNKY SUEYOSHI, Born in 1959 in Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture. He made his debut with Sony Records in 1985 as "Bakufu Slump". At the same time, started JAZZ activities. In parallel with Bakufu Slump's activities, he became a support member of Crystal King in 1984. Since the 1990s, he has been interacting with Chinese rock musicians who were underground at the time, and has started music activities in China. After Bakufu Slump's activities went on hiatus in 1995, in 1997, his solo project album ”Asian Drum Spirit'' won the Top Golden Melody Composition Award (the Chinese Grammy Award) and the Japan Record Award for the Asian Music Award. In 1999, he formed "X.Y.Z.→A" with Minoru Niihara (LOUDNESS) and others. In 2000, he was invited as a producer for Thailand's TSUTAYA project and helped the female group SPIN become a hit.
Based in China since 2001. He achieved success by producing and arranging local musicians and producing and recording film music.
In 2019, he was praised as one of the most internationally active people from Kagawa Prefecture in modern times, and was appointed as an honorary ambassador, "KAGAWA Ambassador", by the governor of Kagawa Prefecture.
Currently, he is actively promoting music activities in Japan, China, and other Asian countries.
Metta Legita (on PIANO)
Metta Legita (born 1981) is an Indonesian pianist, composer, and arranger. Metta studied at Institut Musik Daya Indonesia where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2010 (piano) and a master’s degree in 2012 (arranging and orchestration). She also holds a bachelor’s degree in law from University Chatolic of in Indonesia. Currently resides in Cambodia, where she regularly collaborates with international musicians. Her appearances include solo piano performances as well as performances with small ensemble, big band, and orchestra. In 2019 She appeared as part of a joint Indonesian-Cambodian cultural celebration that saw her perform in front of King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia.
She released an album with an early band, Contra Indigo, in 2010, and she debuted as an artist in her own right in 2018: her album Scenic Spirit blends a distinctly Indonesian sound with elements of contemporary jazz. In 2020 she produced her mini album called 'Cikaracak' as a duo project with Australian Flutist, Jen Bird. In addition to her performance activities, she is passionate about education and has been vice-principal of Institut Musik Daya Indonesia.
Daisuke Yasukochi (on BASS)
Daisuke Yasukochi was born in 1981 and spent his childhood in Osaka.
He started playing double bass in high school and has been playing jazz since entering Doshisha University.
Even after he got a job at a company, he continued to perform at jazz events and festivals in Kobe, Osaka, and Tokyo.
He has been based in Phnom Penh since 2020 and hoping to develop jazz culture in Asia while interacting with many artists.
