A deep dive into jazz’s experimental waters, led by renowned musician and sonic explorer Minyen Hsieh and Nick Tsai. In this duet performance, they will integrate instrumental techniques with ambient and experimental soundscape design to craft a rich and intricate story. Audiences are invited to fully immerse themselves in this improvisational journey.
What is experimental jazz? Minyen Hsieh and Nick Tsai’s performance will provide answers that go beyond the question itself.
HSIEH Min-Yen is a highly regarded, award-winning Taiwanese saxophonist. The Taipei native started to perform professionally at the age of 19 and received his Master’s degree from the Koninklijk Conservatorium in Brussels in 2010. His strong improvisation skills and rich tone have made him a coveted player in several genres varying from: jazz, rock, folk, hip-hop, electronic to avant-garde.
Nick TSAI is a sound artist based in Taichung, Taiwan. He tends to build up a variety of atmospheres from pure ambient to experimental soundscape through his modular synth. Exploring the emotion and organism of sound.