WHAT'S ONTHIS WEEK AND BEYOND

Top jazz music

Niu's on Silom Jazz Blues Bar & Restaurant

Silom Road (between Soi 17 and 19)

July 10 at 9:30pm

- Niu's on Silom presents an evening of top jazz music with James Carter and friends who will entertain all with great numbers from his latest breathtaking album Present Tense. James Carter is critically acclaimed virtuosity on flute, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone and baritone saxophone.

- The price is 1,000 baht inclusive of one drink. For reservation, please call 0-2266-5333-4 or e-mail reservation@niusonsilom.com.

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Jazz from Texas

Atrium 2, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road

July 10, 5:30-8pm

- One O'Clock Lab Band, the premiere performing ensemble of the internationally acclaimed University of North Texas jazz studies programme in the US, will be performing as part of the 15th ''World Saxophone Congress'' which is running at Mahidol University until July 12. Noted for exceptional individual musicianship and tight ensemble performance, the group has toured internationally with great success over the decades. The band also performed for HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1967.

- For details, visit www.wscxv.org.

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Shinjuku nights

BarSu, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel

Sukhumvit Road

July 10-11, daily 10pm-2am

- DJ Fujimi Yoshiyuki, one of Japan's leading DJs, will be swinging in to town from Tokyo to perform at a pair of special ''Shinjuku by Night'' parties. Wearing his trademark kimono, the groundbreaking DJ will cook up his distinctive style of mixing the hottest sounds on the dance floor. Japanese cocktails and fresh sushi will be served.

- Call 02-649-8358.

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Music fest

Fashion Hall, 1st floor

The Emporium, Sukhumvit Road

July 10, 13-14 at 4:45pm

July 11-12 at 2pm

- The Emporium and Singha Corporation are holding ''Singha Presents Emporium Music Legendary'', a music fiesta featuring many genres of music from jazz, pop, rock to reggae by celebrities and legendary bands such as Tang Kay Rumble by Krip Rojanasatien and BTS Plus by Anurut Vongvanich. Participating artists include Jo and Kong, Foam Forte, Ben-Chalatit, Koh Mr Man and more. There is also an exhibition of musical instruments at the Motion Hall, ground floor.

- Free admission. Call 02-269-1091.

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Love is all around

Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani

Pak Kret, Nonthaburi

July 11-12 at 7pm

- Bie the Star will be singing and dancing to the fullest in order to show how much he loves his fans in the ''Love Mak Mai'' concert. Joining him on stage are such lovely guests as leading actress Aff-Taksa-orn, Singto The Star 5, Grand The Star 5 and Navin Tar.

- Tickets at 300, 500, 1,000, 1,500, 2,000 and 2,500 baht can be purchased from Thaiticketmajor booths (tel 02-262-3456).

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Micro to rock

Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square

Rama I Road

July 11 at 9:30pm

- Micro will have a mini concert at the hotel's Concept CM2. Fans will hear their top hits such as Rak Pon Pon, 10,000 Fahrenheit, Bok Mah Kam Diew and many more. After the performance, the audience will dance with the international live band Seven Senses from Canada and the resident DJ.

- Tickets at 1,000 baht can be purchased from Thaiticketmajor booths (tel 02-262-3456).

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Melody of life

CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road

July 11-12, daily from 10am onwards

- The famous ''Melody of Life'' music festival is back for the 4th time to present music and art under the theme ''The Missing Peace''. Over 100 participating artists include Modern Dog, Groove Riders, Tor Saksit, Friday, Stamp, Lipta, Koi & Yong, Monotone, Bee-Peerapat, Thaitanium, Flure, Slot Machine, Scrubb, The Begins and Brand New Sunset. Besides the mini stage in the Forum Zone, there are a display of art works and sales of goods by the artists at the Eden Zone, while the Atrium Zone is turned into a gallery showcasing creative photographs from album covers.

- For details, visit www.melodyoflife.net.

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Music for the late Princess

Grand Ballroom, Nai Lert Park Hotel

Witthayu Road

July 13 at 8pm

- The Fund for Classical Music Promotion under the royal patronage of HRH the late Princess Galyani Vadhana presents a piano recital in memory of the late patron by a world-renowned pianist, Princess Caroline Murat or Madame Caroline Haffner who had performed for the late Princess on several occasions.

- Free admission but seats are limited. Call 02-718-3800/5 ext 133.

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Piano recital

Goethe Institute Bangkok, Sathon Tai Road

July 13 at 8pm

- D&M Music Studio presents a piano recital by Dr Juyeon Kang, a concert artist and educator lauded as a pianist of formidable technique and exquisite sound. The programme features Bach's Partita No. 3 in A Minor, BWV 827; Beeth oven's Polonaise in C Major, Op 89, Piazzolla's Tango Suite (arranged by Kyoko Yamamoto) and Schumann's Davidsbundlertanze, Op 6 (Dances of the League of David). The concert will repeat at AUA Language Centre in Chiang Mai on July 15 at 7pm.

- Tickets for the Bangkok concert cost 400 baht (200 baht for students) and can be purchased from Robinson Piano showroom at Siam Discovery (tel 02-658-1080/1), while tickets for the July 15 show cost 300 baht (200 baht for students) and are available at the door. Call 081-682-8000.

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Guitar fest

Phranakhorn Grand View Hotel

Chaeng Watthana Road

July 17, 9am-5pm and July 18, 3-8pm

- Those with a passion in guitar music are invited to the ''Bangkok International Guitar Festival 2009'' featuring a guitar competition by competitors from over five countries and a display of hand-made guitars on July 17. Scheduled for July 18 is the 5-hour concert featuring local and international guitarists.

- Tickets cost 500 and 700 baht. Call 083-615-5035 or visit www.bangkok guitarfestival.com.

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Piano recital

Small Hall, Thailand Cultural Centre

Ratchadaphisek Road

July 18 at 7:30pm

- The Gift of Life Foundation and Nat Studio present ''Giving the Gift of Life with Pierpaolo Levi'', a piano recital by Italian pianist Pierpaolo Levi. This is the third time that Levi has been invited back to perform in Thailand. The evening's programme features works by Schumann, Brahms and Ravel.

- For seat reservations, call Nat Studio on 02-541-8664 and 02-541-8667 or the Gift of Life Foundation on 02-930-4004.

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Charity concert

Mahisorn Auditorium

SCB Park Plaza, Ratchadaphisek Road

July 18 at 7pm

- Sony Music and Boom Box present a charity concert entitled ''O-Aisoon Concert: Sharing Love'' by DJ/singer/actor Aisoon Watayanon, a former vocalist of the legendary Grand EX band, who will be joined by many guest artists, including Anchalee Jongkadeekit, Tor-Saksit and Bow-Suratanawee. Prior to the concert, there is an auction of favourite items belonging to famous artists, singers and stars. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Foundation for the Deaf under the royal patronage of HM the Queen.

- Tickets cost 500, 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 baht and can be purchased from Thaiticketmajor booths (tel 02-262-3456).

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