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Events – Jazz in July 2025

Esplanade Presents

Music

Jaejin Ahn Quartet

(Korea)

26 Jul 2025, Sat, 7.15pm & 8.30pm

45mins

(Intermission: None)

DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade

Free
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Synopsis

Led by guitarist and composer Jaejin Ahn, the Jaejin Ahn Quartet is a modern jazz ensemble based in Seoul, South Korea. A graduate of the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, Netherlands, Jaejin Ahn is regarded as one of Korea’s most original-sounding guitarists. Known for its rich harmonic language, lyrical improvisation, and dynamic interplay, the group creates a distinctive sound that honours jazz tradition while embracing contemporary aesthetics.

 

The quartet features Youngwoo Lee on synthesizer, Changmin Jeon on bass, and Hayeon Song on drums—three of the most creative and forward-thinking young musicians in the Korean jazz scene. Together, they present a wide range of original compositions and unique interpretations of standards, delivering performances that are both intimate and energetic.

Language: English
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Artist Information

Jaejin Ahn Quartet

Led by guitarist and composer Jaejin Ahn, this Seoul-based modern jazz quartet is known for its rich harmonic language, lyrical improvisation, and dynamic interplay. Featuring Youngwoo Lee on synthesizer, Changmin Jeon on bass, and Hayeon Song on drums, they deliver original compositions and fresh takes on standards with intimacy and energy.

 

Their 2024 release, Out of Control, made a strong impression with its balance of structure and spontaneity, capturing the tension and beauty of contemporary jazz expression. On 21 Mar 2025, they followed this with the single Like Cherry Blossoms, a graceful and poetic piece that reflects the group's lyrical sensibility and deepening musical maturity.

 

Both on stage and in the studio, the Jaejin Ahn Quartet continues to explore honest and compelling musical narratives, constantly discovering new ways to communicate through the language of jazz.

Date & Time

26 Jul 2025, Sat

7.15pm

DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade

8.30pm

DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade
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