Two unique jazz worlds – one unforgettable evening at Savoy JAZZFest

This concert will bring two internationally acclaimed bands representing a bold and original contemporary jazz trend to Savoy JAZZFest. The first half of the evening will feature Andreas Schaerer: A Novel of Anomaly, a quartet led by award-winning Swiss vocalist and composer Andreas Schaerer, featuring guitarist Kalle Kalima, accordionist Luciano Biondini and drummer Lucas Niggli. The band’s music naturally navigates the boundaries of jazz, improvisation and chamber music – combining virtuosic ensemble playing, humour and surprising soundscapes.

The second half of the concert will give the stage to the Sun Mi Hong Quintet, led by Korean-born and Amsterdam-based drummer Sun Mi Hong. The quintet is known for its dynamic expression, blending European and Asian aesthetics with the complex rhythms and emotional depth of contemporary jazz. Last year’s winner of the prestigious Paul Acket Award, Sun Mi Hong has quickly become one of the most exciting composers and bandleaders in European jazz, and her ensemble has garnered praise for albums such as A Self-Strewn Portrait and Third Page: Resonance. The line-up features Chaerin Im on piano, Alessandro Fongaro on double bass, Nicolò Ricci on tenor saxophone and Alistair Payne on trumpet.

Listen to the A Novel of Anomaly song Planet Zumo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aPKIEOryhjE?si=5sccwb-6ka_ZGE4i

Listen to Sun Mi Hong Quintet’s song P stands for Palace on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YWk9lIdHAZ4?si=VLZslduStV18-dgu

Duration: roughly 2.5 h, incl. intermission

The floor: R18 alcohol serving area. The gallery: no age restrictions, no alcohol serving.