黃⼦瑜 TZU YU "FISH" HUANG / ⿎組 DRUMS
張駿豪 TERIVER CHEUNG / 吉他 GUITAR
須川崇志 TAKASHI SUGAWA / 低⾳提琴 DOUBLE BASS
許凱翔 RIT XU / 長笛 FLUTE
任書欣 SUZANNE JEN / 歌⼿ VOCALS

Tzu-Yu “Fish” Huang, Teriver Cheung and Chok Kerong are three influential musicians in the Chinese-speaking world. They have been invited to work with musicians including Eddie Gomez, Kendrick Scott, Mark Ferber, Dayna Stephens, Sam Minaie, Alex Spiagin, and international pop stars such as Andy Lau, Sky Wu, Coco Lee, Karen Mok, Tia Yuan and Charlie Lim. 2024 marks the tenth year since they got together and formed the band THE BEAT BROTHERS. The Taichung Jazz Festival will be the first stop of their 10th anniversary tour, and it is bound to be an extravagant feast for lovers of jazz.

THE BEAT BROTHERS redefines traditional expectations of jazz with their unique and creative compositions. With this minimalistic lineup, the three work together to create a maximum of possibilities with music. Their sound stems from their solid foundation in jazz infused with modern hip-hop elements and their respective understanding of music. This collision results in a new musical style that extends beyond traditional definitions of jazz. This October, THE BEAT BROTHERS not only presents brand new compositions, but also expands their lineup to include the amazing Singaporean flautist— Rit Xu, as well as Taiwanese jazz vocalist Suzanne Jen. With this new formation, they seek to enrich the arrangements through added layers of texture. Besides the two guest musicians, they have also invited the celebrated bassist Takashi Sugawa to join them for this performance. We believe that with our fresh and revamped sound, we can deliver a BEAT BROTHERS experience that is completely different from what you’ve heard before.

Rit Xu

Jazz Guitarist, Composer and Curator Drip Music/Ensemble Transience/R.O.O.T According to JazzTimes, “Teriver Cheung demonstrates an impressive command of his instrument and reveals a mature, composerly approach.”

Hailing from Hong Kong, this award-winning jazz guitarist and composer has collaborated with renowned musicians such as Grammy Award-winning artist Billy Childs, Eddie Gómez, Keita Ogawa, and Eric Marienthal. Leading his ensemble, he frequently tours and performs at major music festivals such as Jazz Marathon for International Jazz Day, Jazz W Ruinach Festival in Poland, and the Taichung Jazz Festival.

With his distinctive sound and diverse musical background, Cheung has emerged as one of Hong Kong's top composers, performers, and curators. He has collaborated with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, and has been involved in various productions within the mainstream music industry. As an educator, he has served as a guest tutor and lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Education University of Hong Kong. Additionally, he has conducted music workshops and guided concerts at different universities and secondary schools, introducing jazz and improvisation to the younger generation.

Suzanne Jen

Captivating and charismatic on stage, Suzanne has a gift for storytelling and connecting with her audience. She is a vocalist, actor, event host, voice-over artist, interpreter and yoga teacher.

Born and raised in Taiwan, Suzanne first performed on stage at the age of 7, and started taking piano lessons at 5. She also spent a year in England and France respectively and quickly picked up English and French thanks to her musical ear that is also sensitive to the sounds of languages. Having later on studied Western literature at the most prestigious university in Taiwan, she has a deep and intimate understanding of lyrics and also speaks Spanish and German.

Suzanne has performed extensively as a vocalist in Taiwan in numerous jazz venues and festivals. She has appeared in Shanghai and most recently performed in Hong Kong. Her training in literature, languages and acting along with her bubbly yet sensitive and tender nature allows her to explore wide-ranging styles from chansons, Latin, Django’s swing to Big Band. A versatile artist, Suzanne has performed in varying genres: from musical theatre and stage shows to intimate jazz concerts. She also regularly hosts events such as opening ceremonies, press conferences and symposiums for international businesses and brands, switching freely between Mandarin, English (American and British) and French.

Suzanne is also a passionate and respected educator, and conducts musical theatre workshops and camps in Taiwan. Based in Hong Kong and Taiwan, she continues to perform and teach while traveling around the world.