An innovative fusion project bridging the refined elegance of Korean traditional court music (jeongak) with contemporary jazz improvisation.
Recorded at the Seoul Arts Center, this unique collaboration features master musicians from the National Gugak Center working alongside Amsterdam-based jazz artists to create something entirely new while honoring both traditions.
Traditional Instruments Featured:
- Gayageum (12-string zither)
- Daegeum (large transverse flute)
- Janggu (hourglass drum)
- Haegeum (two-string fiddle)
Jazz Elements:
- Modern harmonies and chord progressions
- Improvised solos respecting traditional scales
- Contemporary rhythm section
Cultural Exchange:
This project emerged from a cultural exchange program between Seoul National University and the Amsterdam Conservatory, representing months of collaborative research and practice.
Genre: Traditional Korean, Contemporary Jazz, Cultural Fusion
Duration: 44 minutes
Recorded: Live at Seoul Arts Center