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Chok Kerong

Pianist/Organist

About Me

Chok Kerong has been noted for his versatility – he has collaborated with indie rock bands, pop acts and R&B outfits since he became involved in the local scene. Underpinning his fluency in these different styles, however, is a passion for the mystery that is jazz improvisation. As an improviser, he continually strives to find new forms of personal expression within the legacy left behind by the greats. Kerong has performed as a jazz pianist and organist at events/venues such as the Esplanade Mosaic Music Festival, the Chijmes Jazz Festival and local jazz club Jazz@Southbridge. At this point, music is "just a hobby", and he is currently reading Law at the National University of Singapore.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/27/2007
Band Members: Greg Lyons - tenor saxophone, Darren Moore - drums, Kerong - piano/organ, Tony Makarome - acoustic bass, Soh Wenming - drums
Influences: Bobby Broom, Jars of Clay, Larry Goldings, Sam Yahel, Pat Metheny, John Coltrane, Kenny Kirkland, Andrew Lim, Dexter Gordon, Wayne Shorter, D'Angelo, Maxwell, Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Larry Young, Chris Potter, Keith Jarrett, James Brown, Chick Corea, Branford Marsalis, Danilo Perez, Bob Mintzer, Earth Wind & Fire, Joe Henderson, Bruce Hornsby, Bud Powell, Tony Williams, Wynton Marsalis, Russell Ferrante, Michael Brecker, Elvin Jones, Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Me'shell Ndegeocello, MACEO!!!, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Jaco Pastorius, Dave Holland, Dave Matthews, Charlie Hunter, Ornette Coleman, Sonny Rollins, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson, Phineas Newborn Jr., Sting, Freddie Hubbard, Wynton Kelly, Prince.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None