Join ICRT's Caitlin, Jane and Tim as they chat about the 2022 Taichung Jazz Festival, exploring the vibrant jazz music scenes in Taiwan and the origins and evolution of jazz music. They discuss the impact of international performers at a jazz festival, favorite jazz genres, and the popularity of fusion jazz in Taiwan.
Jazz is a unique American form of music that combines European classical tradition with black American blues music.
Taiwan's Tai Jung Jazz Festival is one of the oldest jazz festivals in Asia and attracts jazz lovers from all over the country and offers youth training, musical competitions, and lectures.
Deep dives
Jazz as a genre that allows expression and combines traditions
Jazz is a music genre that allows artists to express themselves while paying homage to traditions such as classical music and swing. It combines different elements and voices within the music, making it accessible to everyone. Jazz originated in New Orleans, but cities like New York and Chicago also have important jazz hubs. Jazz is a unique American form of music that combines European classical tradition with black American blues music.
The international popularity of jazz and the Tai Jung Jazz Festival
Jazz has become an international genre of music, with active jazz scenes in countries like Australia and Taiwan. Taiwan's Tai Jung Jazz Festival is one of the oldest jazz festivals in Asia and attracts jazz lovers from all over the country. In addition to live performances, the festival also offers youth training, musical competitions, and lectures. The festival has made efforts to be bilingual-friendly, with English and Chinese guides and signage.
Favorite jazz genres: swing and fusion jazz
The speakers discuss their favorite jazz genres, swing and fusion jazz. Swing jazz originated in the 1930s and was popularized by big bands and orchestras. It evolved from New Orleans tradition and continues to bring joy to listeners. Fusion jazz combines traditional jazz sounds with other genres, and Taiwan has a strong fusion jazz scene, incorporating indigenous melodies and Spanish rhythms. Acapella groups like the Okai singers showcase fusion jazz and offer a unique and instrument-free take on the genre.
What could be better than enjoying some good music on a cool autumn night? Well, for nine days in October, Taichung residents were serenaded by some of the best jazz music in Taiwan. Join ICRT’s Caitlin, Jane and Tim as they chat about the 2022 Taichung Jazz Festival, including the fun on stage and off stage.
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秋天微涼的夜晚,還有什麼比聽聽讓人陶醉的爵士樂更合適呢?
台中市十月舉辦的爵士音樂節,長達九天,讓聽眾大享耳福,聽到台灣最高水準的爵士樂。
請加入 ICRT 的 Caitlin, Jane 還有 Tim 在播客節目「新聞說分明」裡面,討論這個音樂節舞台上以及舞台下的各種趣聞。
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端一杯咖啡或是好茶,來聽聽新聞說分明。
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Vocabulary — 2022 Taichung Jazz Festival Fusion 融合 The famous chef opened a new restaurant which features fusion cuisine, a mix of Japanese and French food.
這位名廚開了一家餐廳,提供融合法式和日式料理的餐點。
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Genre (文學或音樂的)形式 What’s your favorite musical genre? 你最喜歡哪一種音樂?
I think I’d have to say rock-n-roll, it’s the one type of music I never grow tired of. 我要說是搖滾樂。我對搖滾樂從來不會厭煩。
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A cappella 無伴奏清唱 The band released an a cappella version of their hit song, and it is amazing. 這個樂團把他們最受歡迎的歌用清唱的方式發表,非常棒。
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Birthplace 出生地 New Orleans is said to be the birthplace of jazz. 紐奧良是爵士樂誕生之處。
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Bebop (咆勃爵士樂,又譯波普、比波普、或博普) 它是爵士樂的一種特殊旋律,節奏快速。 I was just listening to some bebop jazz on the radio, I really liked the sound. 我正在聽波普爵士樂廣播,很喜歡那種音樂。
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Lecture 講授 The professor gave a lecture on the history of jazz, and its many genres.
教授講授爵士樂的歷史和它的多種形式。
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Showcase 陳列 The film festival showcases the best of Taiwan cinema.
這個電影節放映台灣電影的最佳作品。
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-friendly 友善的 User-friendly 對用戶來說友善的 English-friendly 對英語(使用者)來說友善的 The bilingual policy helps to make Taiwan more English-friendly.
雙語政策讓台灣的英語環境更加友善。
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Indigenous 原住民的 The band fuses traditional indigenous music with jazz to create a uniquely Taiwanese jazz sound.
這個樂團融合傳統原住民音樂和爵士,創造了獨特的台式爵士樂。
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