JJ & the Catz

 

Coming from diverse background and styles, a group of ragtag musicians meet in the common ground of Taipei through fate and circumstance, joined by our passion for music. An eclectic collection of Blues, Jazz, and Latin, the Stray Cats features a wide range of music that appeals to many different groups and reflects the individual tastes and styles of each member.

 

James Liu

 

James Liu studied clarinet at the age of 12, and completed his studies at the University of Southern California. He has played classical, studio jazz, dixieland, combos, and even a little Latin jazz and polka. He doubles on the alto, tenor, and the EWI (Electric Wind Instrument). He is the current manager of Cats with Class, a variety band specializing in original jazz. He believes that music is not limited by styles but by the experience of the performer. He works with diverse groups, including rock bands, polka bands, chamber ensembles, and even orchestras

 

Eddie Lin

 

Eddie Lin林子耘 目前在Muddy Basin Ramblers、Soup Mother樂團擔任鋼琴及Keyboard手。喜愛Jazz、Blues、Funk、Soul等曲風

 

Masaki Toraiwa: Guitarist Graduated from Leeds College of Music in the U.K. and teaching at Musicians Institute in the U.S.for 13years, he has a vast musical experiences in many countries. Currently back in Japan, he leads his own band called Space Bulldozer and plays lead guitar as “Jennifer ” in Tony Band.

 

Martin Maloney: California born and raised multi-instrumentalist, song-writer, and sideman specializing in rock, blues, jazz, country

 

Entrance Fee 門票: $400

 

music starts 表演 : 9.30pm