Yoojin Park Quintet: 2015 Open Stage

Korean Cultural Service New York

“Poise and purity ooze from Park during this engaging program. West End is satisfying as it is, presenting an artist who’s well on her way.”-All About Jazz“A new Jazz violinist appears like a beacon. “West End” is not only a debut, it is a herald that someone wonderful has arrived in the Jazz world.”-Jazz Times

Part Ⅰ Dancing BlossomPart Ⅱ It Aint Necessailry SoPart Ⅲ West EndPart Ⅳ Arirang (Korean folk song)Part Ⅴ Yamaha GroovePart Ⅵ 12/8 BluesPart Ⅶ Up Jumped SpringYoojin Park will perform with her quintet (Saxophone, Piano, bass and drums) and the program will be based on her album “West End” which includes original pieces, arranged jazz standards and Korean traditional folk pieces. Park’s music, “West End” will provide audience with swinging scenarios, soulful numbers, mellow environments, and spirited episodes with jazz violin sounds.