When you start seeing instruments laying around every corner of the house, you know it’s that time again. Bangkok Mojo is about to burst with musicians for two Sundays as the fourth Silpakorn University Jazz Combo Showcase returns — this year expanded into a two-part celebration.
The music begins Sunday, May 3, with three student bands starting at 18:30, followed at 22:00 by special guest Ariel Tricomi Trio. Born in Bologna and currently studying at Siena Jazz Academy, the 22-year-old pianist brings a thoughtful mix of improvisation and fresh arrangements of jazz standards.
The following Sunday, six more bands take over the room for the second half of the showcase.
What makes these nights more than a student recital is what happens around the sets. Professors Ajarn Pisut and Ajarn Boyd — along with other faculty members — always end up joining the jams, and by the end the whole evening turns into a proper celebration of jazz, with students, teachers and guests sharing the bandstand.
There’s something special about hearing these sessions unfold as a listener. Arrive early to find a seat and enjoy some of Thailand’s emerging jazz voices.
5:00 PM – 9:30 PM – student bands showcase – each group brings their own unique vibe to the stage! 9:45 PM – 11:45 PM – stick around as the groove continues late into the night with the AFK Trio taking over to close the evening with style!