Sun-Mi Hong, a drummer and composer from South Korea, defied conservative expectations to pursue music, attending the Amsterdam Conservatorium and collaborating with notable musicians. Her evolving style reflects a blend of European chamber jazz with American influences, showcased in her award-winning album 'Meaning of a Nest.' This work explores themes of migration and self-discovery, featuring intricate musical interplay among talented band members. Accolades, including the Paul Acket award, highlight her contributions to jazz, where she is recognized for her unique sound and storytelling capabilities within her compositions.
Quiet abstraction unveils the second section, before canny slow-burn pianist Chaerin Im's piano ostinato and Hong's surging percussion ignite a crescendo.
Hong often favours free-swinging Elvin Jones-like grooves in which the core of the beat roams all over the kit.
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