Jazz group Unit Asia performs at SM City Sky Dome

February 13, 2012, 8:00 PM

Sky Dome

SM City North EDSA

Featuring:

Unit Asia

     Isao “Sankichi” Miyoshi, guitar

     Hiroyuki Noritake, drums

     Shigeki Ippon, bass

     Koh Mr. Saxman, saxophone

     Tay Cher Siang, piano

Prepare for another cool night of Asian jazz music as the Japan Foundation, Manila and SM City North EDSA bring back to Manila the jazz group, Unit Asia for a one-night free concert happening on February 13, 2012, 8:00 PM at the Sky Dome at SM City North EDSA. 

Unit Asia is a jazz group from Asia composed of five outstanding musicians from Japan, Thailand and Malaysia: Isao “Sankichi” Miyoshi (guitar), Hiroyuki Noritake (drums), Shigeki Ippon (bass), Koh Mr. Saxman (saxophone) and Tay Cher Siang (piano). 

Since their Southeast Asia tour in 2008, the group’s music has evolved with the incorporation of rock and pop in their original tunes. In February 2009, they have released an album entitled UNIT ASIA Debut! From Southeast Asia Tour 2008 which was recorded live during the 2008 tour. In October 2010, they released Smile for You which obtained great admiration. 

Unit Asia

“Our plan is to present a “new unit asia” to audiences who’ve been to our previous concerts that’s advanced further ahead along the evolutionary scale and a “refreshing new excitement” to those who’ll be hearing us for the very first time.” - Isao “Sankichi” Miyoshi 

Unit Asia Jazz Concert 2012 will also feature Filipino singer, Ms. Cooky Chua. It is a part of the Nihongo Fiesta 2012 and the month-long Philippine International Jazz Festival 2012 (PIJazz Fest 2012) which starts on February 11, 2012.

Tickets:

Free admission

For inquiries:

Japan Foundation, Manila 811-6155 to 58, email@jfmo.org.ph