2025 Jeonju Mini Jazz Festival: Jung Sanguk & the Alumnation
190, Jeonju-gaeksa 4-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
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Experience the deep and soulful sounds of hard bop jazz at the 2025 Jeonju Mini Jazz Festival. This year’s fourth edition features the renowned bassist Jung Sanguk and his talented quintet, "the Alumnation," delivering a sophisticated performance that captures the essence of an autumn night in Jeonju.
Hosted at The Vine Hall and supported by the Jeonbuk Culture & Tourism Foundation's Small Theater Project, this festival aims to revitalize the local performing arts scene. Join us for a night of unique musical sensibility as top-tier jazz musicians bring original compositions and traditional hard bop rhythms to life in an intimate setting.
Musical Journey of Jung Sanguk & the Alumnation
Hard Bop Mastery and Original Jazz Sensibility
Bassist Jung Sanguk, who spent a decade honing his craft in the United States, leads this exceptional quintet. The performance showcases tracks from his 2022 debut album, including the standout piece "Outlander’s Dance Song." His music is rooted in traditional hard bop, offering a rhythmic complexity and emotional depth that resonates with jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
The Alumnation is a group of distinguished alumni from Kyunghee University’s Post-Modern Music Department. The ensemble features Song Hacheol on saxophone, Hong Taehun on trumpet, Im Seulgi on piano, and Lee Seonggu on drums. Together, they create a harmonious and powerful sound that defines the modern Korean jazz scene.
Festival Schedule and Venue Details
A Special Evening at The Vine Hall
The concert is scheduled for Saturday, September 20th, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The Vine Hall (Laura Music) provides the perfect acoustic environment for a mini jazz festival, allowing the audience to feel the vibrations of the bass and the clarity of the brass instruments up close. This intimate atmosphere is a key feature of the Small Theater Support Project.
Reservations can be easily made through Naver Reservation or via the Kakao Channel. For those seeking a romantic and cultured weekend in Jeollabuk-do, this festival offers a high-quality artistic escape. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy world-class jazz in the heart of Jeonju.
Are you a fan of traditional hard bop jazz, or are you looking to experience your first live jazz concert this autumn? What other types of cultural performances would you like to see supported in Jeonju's small theaters?
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