# Thailand International Jazz Conference

The Thailand International Jazz Conference (TIJC) is a three-day jazz music event initiated in 2009 by the College of Music, Mahidol University, aimed at presenting top-quality jazz music to the public and offering jazz education to interested musicians (both students and the general public). TIJC is held in the university venue and consists of three main elements, i.e., music performance, Jazz Education Activities, TIJC Solo Competition, and TIJC Jazz Band Competition, which are open for general professional jazz musicians.

## Background

Currently, the jazz music scene in Thailand has seen continuous growth. The number of listeners, musicians, and composers interested in jazz music is expanding. This includes various activities in the form of a jazz Festival, jazz concerts featuring both domestic and international artists, and recordings from local artists in the jazz style. This expansion has resulted in the expansion of the Thai jazz education system, both in the Thai government university and the Thai private university system, which is reflected in the academic activities in jazz music that focus primarily on educational development, such as organizing jazz competitions, organizing workshops and various jazz seminars. However, in the variety of jazz activities currently taking place in Thailand, there is no concrete link between business and educational development. This can be seen from the fact that the business sector has organized most jazz activities. It has not yet focused on providing society with true knowledge and understanding of jazz.
Therefore, the College of Music, Mahidol University, has organized the “Jazz for Learning Project,” known as the Thailand International Jazz Conference (TIJC). The primary objective is to seriously develop Thailand's jazz music industry in terms of performance and academics.
The objectives of the Thailand International Jazz Conference (TIJC) include the following:
* To provide an opportunity for those interested in jazz to listen to high-quality jazz by jazz artists accepted by the jazz community nationally and internationally.
* Give those interested an opportunity to study and gain knowledge about jazz in various aspects, such as performance, composition, arrangement, orchestra conducting, listening to music, and many other aspects that will be beneficial to a career in a field related to jazz, from experts in various related fields who are accepted both nationally and internationally.
* To Inspire the Thai youth and new generation musicians to strive to develop themselves in the future as musicians or musical personnel with both the ability and ethics in their careers, with leading professional musicians as role models.
* To spark the expansion of both business and academic activities, leading to beneficial Thai jazz education activities that emphasize the balance between business benefits and educational benefits by other organizations in the future, which will develop the jazz education system in Thailand for sustainable progress.

## The TIJC Lifetime Achievement Award

The TIJC Lifetime Achievement Award was established in 2009 to honor those who have contributed outstandingly to Thailand's jazz scene
| Years | Recipients |
| 2009 | Plt.Off.Prof. Dr. Manratana Srigranont |
| 2010 | Mr. Pratak Faisupagarn |
| 2011 | Mr. Sarayout Supanyo |
| 2012 | Mr. Vichai Eungamporn |
| 2013 | Mr. Mongkorn Peekaew |
| 2014 | Mr. Metawet Sapsanyakorn |
| 2015 | Mr. Vinai Sotthibandhu |
| 2016 | Mr. Tanis Sriglindee |
| 2017 | Mr. Osoth Prayoonve |
| 2018 | Mr. Charti Ornlamun |
| 2019 | Mr. Wannayos Mitranont |
| 2020 | Mr. Padung Kumlertsakul |
| 2021 | suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2022 | online platform |
| 2023 | Mr. Patrix Rochanutama Meesaiyaa |
| 2024 | Mr. Chirachai Sivarak |
| 2025 | Mr. Choompol Supunyo |

## Performer Lineups

Past performers at Thailand International Jazz Conference (TIJC) include:
2025
* Main Stage: Yotam Silberstein Trio, Israel Varela Ensemble feat. Ben Wendel, Jazz Association Singapore Orchestra, Rangsit University Jazz Orchestra, Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra, III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, Unda Alunda, Earth Patravee feat. Pyc, Alpha Trianguli, Arshid Azarine Trio, Pomelo Town & Jazz Faculty, Beast Mode Trio
* Oval Stage: Nuits de Jazz Band, Duriyayothin Junior Band, Arcphonic, Bueng Khun Jazz, BTU Big Band, Yusu Jazz Band, Northern Jazz Unit, Mahidol University Jazz Stage Band, Salaya Tiny Young Chorus, UBRU Big Band, SPSM Jazz Big Band, 3rd Party Big Band, CU Band, Mahidol University Jazz Guitar Ensemble, Krassna, Hymn, The Mellowship Quintet, Sarasas Witaed Samut Prakan School Jazz Orchestra, Frank Rovillstone, Horwang Big Band, MSU Big Band, RMUTT Jazz Orchestra, Thaksin University Big Band, SRU Jazz Big Band, Peiyi Liu Quintet, Sonic Syn, PKRU Big band, Hirosato Ito Trio, B35, Singkai Fusion Cultural Band, BRU Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Hunters, Last Train, Attawit Big Band, TIJC Youth Camp#4 Band
2024
* Main Stage: Jonathan Kreisberg Quartet (Featuring Eric Harland), Steven Feifke Trio with Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Jochen Rueckert, Dr. Loops with Alemay Fernandez, Candlelight Ficus, Gabriele Buonasorte Quartet
2023
* Main Stage: Music 101 Feat. Delfeayo Marsalis & Javon Jackson, Emmet Cohen Trio, Laurent De Wilde Trio, Rangsit University Jazz Orchestra, Thomson Big Band, Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra, East Side Jazz Initiative, Sandro Roy Unity Duo, Nop Ponchamni& The Groovetomatix Band with Special Guest "Space Brothers,” Luca Ciarla Quintet Feat. Mike Del Ferro, Sketchbook Quartet,
* Oval Stage: Lasttrain, Mahidol University Jazz Guitar Ensemble, Rajprachasamasai Phaimatayom Rachadabhisek Jazz Orchestra, The Loner Manouche, Pla, Penny Quartet, Cats Away, Super Natural, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University Jazz Orchestra, Triangle Trio Band, Naknan Trio, SWU Band, MSU Bigband, CU Band, Conception Of Popeye, Sri, Thaksin University Big Band Jazz, Rmutt Jazz Orchestra, SSKRU Jazz Band, Horwang Big Band, Sorn Trio, Escape To Your Library, Ubru Big Band, 3rd Party Big Band, Tukmo Jazz Band, Songkhla Rajabhat University Big Band (SKRU Big Band), Frank Session, Hide And Seek, Uncoincidence, Gusto Brass Band
2022
* online platform
2021
* suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2020
* Main Stage: Ozmosys Featuring Omar Hakim, Javon Jackson Quartet, The Rajiv Jayaweera Quintet Featuring Chris Cheek, Silpakorn University Jazz Orchestra, Loop Doctors, Jorge Pardo Trio, Jazz Association Singapore Orchestra (JASSO), Pekka Pylkkanen Nu Unit, The Parkinson, Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra, Rangsit University Jazz Orchestra
* Oval Stage: Rajprachasamasai Jazz Orchestra, DS.RU. Jazz Big Band, PPT 2 Music Group, The Sonthaya Project, Astronauts, V Orleans, Salaya Tiny Young Chorus, SSRU Jazz Orchestra, P.420, T.J.M.S. Band, LRU Loei Big Band, Dao-roong Phetchompoo Jazz Band, Horwang Big Band, Royal Thai Navy Jazz Orchestra, Julian Cary, Changton Kunjara Trio, Tontrakul, DC Jazz Collective, BTU Big Band, Ramkhamheang Jazz Big Band, BTU Big Band, CRU Jazz Orchestra, Kula Lumnum Band, MAP, Lucky Candle, KBU Band, Klong Morn Little Jazz Big Band, Songkhla Rajabhat University Big Band, NRG Jazz Group, The Ratchaphruek Band, Lampang Rajabhat University Jazz Big Band, Sisaket Rajabhat University Jazz Band, BUU Big Band, Thaksin University Big Band Jazz, ASIA 7, RMUTT Jazz Orchestra, Mahidol University Jazz Stage Band, The Tenor Brothers, Monkeyseven, VRU Big Band, JindaJohn
2019
* Main Stage: Alex Sipiagin Quintet, Omer Avital Quintet, Rangsit University Jazz Orchestra, Patcharapong Band, Abdón Alcaraz Trio, Trionauts, Silpakorn University Jazz Orchestra featuring Sunny Trio and Natt Buntita, Bangkok Swing X Dixieology, Asia 7 Feat. Rasmee, Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra, Polycat, Jazz Energetic Particles (JEP)
* Oval Stage: Salaya Tiny Young Chorus, The DC Jazz Collective, Songkhla Rajabhat University Big Band, Bemerkenswert Vier, Ratwinit Bangkaeo Jazz Big Band, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University Jazz Orchestra, Coffee Break, RamkhamhaengUniversity Demonstration School Jazz Big Band, Horwang Big Band, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University Jazz Big Band, Phuket Rajabhat University Big Band, Quince Factory, Kanitha, Sisaket Rajabhat University Jazz Band, V Orleans, SWU Band, Kitasewi, JRP Little Big Band, The Green Jazz Orchestra, Captain James 2–5–1, Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University Big Band, The Bangkok Big Band (BBB), KU Band, Rescue Project, Funktion, InDeedweNeed, Govinda Bhasya, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University Big Band, Royal Thai Navy Jazz Orchestra, Thaksin University Big Band Jazz, Vajiravudh College Big Band, Klong Morn Little Jazz Big Band, Podchara Kumchaiskul Trio, Shai Golan Band, The Backpackers Quartet, Midnight Children, Pey Saxes & 2PM, RMUTT Jazz Orchestra
2018
* Main Stage: Will Vinson Quintet, Claudio Filippini Trio, Alfredo Rodriguez Trio, Pomelo Town with Randy Johnston, The Steve Cannon Soultet, Silpakorn Faculty Jazz Ensemble, Silpakorn University Jazz Orchestra, Enrico Zanisi Trio, Changton Kunjara Quartet, Rangsit University Jazz Orchestra, Keng Tachaya, Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra
* Oval Stage: Salaya Tiny Young Chorus, Songkhla Rajabhat University Big Band, Klong Morn Little Jazz Big Band, Captain James 22, NRG Jazz Group, Horwang Big Band, SWU Band, Jazzminions, Ramkhamhaeng University Jazz Big Band, Area 13, Sisaket Rajabhat University Jazz Band, InDeedweNeed, Cholakit and friends project, Pawin Limkangvanmongkol Trio, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University Jazz Orchestra, RMU Big Band, Swing Dude, Ratwinit Bangkaeo Big Band, NRRU Big Band Jazz, Pisamai, Vajiravudh College Big Band, Coffee Break, H1F4, RMUTT Jazz Orchestra, Jazziam, Rescue Project, Yaan, Vee Orleans, Royal Thai Navy Jazz Orchestra, The Public Relations Department Band (PRD Band), Ubon Ratchathani RajabhatUniversity Big Band, The Occasional Jazz Orchestrators Project, The Bangkok Big Band (BBB), Bangkok Swing X Dixieology, Mahidol University Jazz Stage Band, Hua-Hin Ensemble, Snapper Town, Kenny ND Gang Band, The Backpackers Project
2017
* Main Stage: Donald Harrison Quartet, Julian Lage Trio, Shai Maestro/ Desmond White Group, Pomelo Town, Nop Ponchamni & The Groovetomatix Band, Jack Thammarat, Rangsit Jazz Orchestra, Magos Herrera, Silpakorn University Jazz Orchestra, Silpakorn Faculty Jazz Ensemble, Denny Euprasert Quintet, Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra
* Oval Stage: The Bangkok Big Band (BBB), Dixieology with Bangkok Swing, The Royal Thai Police Jazz Orchestra, NRG Jazz Group, K.U. Band, Sisaket Rajabhat University Jazz Band, Royal Thai Air Force Jazz Orchestra, SWU Band, Songkhla Rajabhat University Big Band, Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, Ratwinit Bangkaeo Jazz Big Band, Jetnipith Quintet Feat. Teerus Laohverapanich, The Occasional Jazz Orchestrator Project, Coffee Break, Atavistic, Ass Ska Project, Bemerkenswert Vier, Brick Bar Big Band, Klong Morn Little Jazz Big Band, Piper Vichayen, JRP Little Big Band, Rmutt Jazz Orchestra, Rhythm Nation, Jazzminions Big band, Ramkhamhaeng University Jazz Big Band, Swing King, Asia 7, Darby & Joan, Indeedweneed, R.T.E (The Road to Eternity), Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University Jazz Orchestra, Thaksin University Big Band Jazz, Royal Thai Navy Jazz Orchestra, MSU Jazz Group, Horwang Big Band, Vajiravudh College Big Band
2016
* Main Stage: Jonathan Kreisberg Quartet, Peter Martin Trio, Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra, Ben Chalatit, Fly Magic, Rootman Feat.Tar Mr.Team, Sunny Trio, and Natt Buntita ‘’Two of a Kind’’, Kyungsik Choi Quartet, RSU University Jazz Orchestra, Changton Kunjara Quintet, Silpakorn University Jazz Orchestra
* Oval Stage: The Intrepid Big Band, Darby & Joan, SWU Band, Pamai Trio, Phanitkasem Jazz Big Band, Destination Unknown, The Occasional Jazz Orchestrator Project, Chawis Group, Ramkhamhaeng University Jazz Big Band, NRG Jazz Group, KU Band, JRP Little Big Band, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat U.Jazz Orchestra, Ratwinit Bangkaeo Jazz Big Band, The Blues Experiment, Continuum Jazz Orchestra, Royal Thai Air Force Jazz Orchestra, Duriyasilp Payap Jazz Big Band, Siam Jazz Orchestra, Songkhla Rajabhat University Big Band, Funktion, Chalermraj Big Band, The Bangkok Big Band (BBB), The Bona Fide Project, Swingking, Asia 7, MSU Jazz Group, Sisaket Rajabhat University Jazz Band, Space Trio + 1.5, Royal Thai Navy Jazz Orchestra, Bemerkenswert Vier, Horwang Big Band, CU Band, Vajiravudh College Big Band, INDEEDWENEED, Jazzminions Big Band, Rhythm Nation, Brick Bar Big Band
2015
* Main Stage: George Garzone Trio, Lage Lund Trio, Jeff “Tain” Watts Quartet, Pomelo Town with Koh Mr.Saxman and Jakob Dinsen, Passakorn Morasilpin, RSU University Jazz Orchestra, Silpakorn University Jazz Orchestra, Chai & The BluesManiacs Featuring NurseSilpakorn Faculty Jazz Ensemble, Den Euprasert's Project R, Jetset’er, Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra
* Oval Stage: Mahidol University Jazz Student Ensemble, Silpakorn University Jazz Student Ensemble, Funktion, Tricky 3, Rangsit University Jazz Student Ensemble, Bemerkenswert Vier, Jay with KK Unity Jazz Trio, B.O.A.E.H.E, X Sound, MSU Jazz Band, Ratwinit Bangkaeo Big Band, Little Jazz Big Band Klong Morn, Vajiravudh College Big Band, Duriyasilp Payap Jazz Big Band, SKRU Big Band, JRP Little Big Band, Horwang Big Band, KU Band, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University Jazz Orchestra, The Bangkok Big Band (BBB), Siam Jazz Orchestra, Royal Thai Navy Jazz Orchestra, Kasetsart University Jazz Orchestra, KKU Band, The Extensions Jazz Big Band, SWU Band
2014
* Main Stage: Seamus Blake Trio, Aaron Parks Trio, Den Euprasert and The Suriya Rangers, Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra, RSU Jazz Orchestra, Pomelo Town, Silpakorn University Jazz Orchestra, TOP DOGS by Jazz Happen, Silpakorn Faculty Jazz Ensemble, Stranahan/Zaleski/Rosato, The Sound of Siam (Koh Mr. Saxman), Singto Numchok
* Oval Stage: Mahidol University Jazz Student Ensemble, The Vintage Jazz Octet, Changton Kunjara Trio, Foam Forte Jazz Band, Silpakorn Jazz Student Ensemble, KK Unity Jazz Band, Silpakorn University Jazz Acappella, Rangsit University Jazz Student Ensemble, Passakorn Morasillapin, Vajiravudh College Big Band, Mahidol University Jazz Stage Band, CU Band, Kasetsart University Jazz Orchestra, Ramkhamhaeng University Jazz Big Band, The Bangkok Big Band (BBB), JRP Little Big Band
2013
* Main Stage: Eddie Gomez Trio, Kenny Werner Trio, Peter Bernstein Trio featuring Ari Hoeing, The Pomelo Town (Mahidol University Faculty), Sunny Trio and The Vox (Silpakorn University Faculty), Denny Euprasert Quintet (Rangsit University Faculty), Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra, Silpakorn Jazz Orchestra, Rangsit University Jazz Orchestra, Infinity, Siam Cubano Band, The Bangkok Connection, Sekpol Unsamran (Koh Mr. Saxman), Jakkawal Saothongyuttitum (Neung Jakkawal)
* Oval Stage and Auditorium: Bemerkenswert Vier, Jakob Dinesen, N.O.W.A, Out Draw Trio, Now, Lust of Life, The Eleventh Fellowship, Kengchakaj Trio, Ta Ton Yhon, Bomb Squad Jazz Project, Mahidol University Jazz Student Ensemble, Nikita Tu-Bryant with The Ed Zuccollo Trio
2012
* Main Stage: Benny Green Trio, Taylor Eigsti and David Hart Group, Marcus Strickland Quartet, Pomelo Town (Mahidol University Faculty), Rangsit University Jazz Orchestra, SU Jazz Big Band, Tewan Sapsanyakorn (Latin Thai), OMAH (Silpakorn University Faculty), Unit Asia and Koh Mr. Saxman, Denny and Friends (Rangsit University Faculty), Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra, Cherryl Hayes
* Oval Stage and Auditorium: CSUSB Jazz Combo, Bemerkenswert Vier, Silpakorn University Jazz Student Ensemble, Rangsit University Jazz Student Ensemble, KurtThere Project, Mahidol University Jazz Student Ensemble, Rej Roar
2011
* Main Stage: Kurt Rosenwinkel Trio, Andreas Oberg Trio, Danilo Perez Trio, Rangsit University Jazz Orchestra, Mauro Monti Sextet, Denny Euprasert Quintet (Rangsit University Faculty), Neung Jakkawal, Silpakorn University Faculty Jazz Ensemble, Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra, ETC., The Pomelo Town (Mahidol University Faculty)
* Oval Stage and Auditorium: RMS Summit & Jazz Dojo, Silpakorn University Students Jazz Ensemble & The Inherent Octet, Thai Tem, Mahidol University Students Jazz Ensemble & Pichayan Taptim Quartet
2010
* Main Stage: Aaron Goldberg Trio, Koh Mr.Saxman, Prode Tanapat Jazz Group, Mansri (Silpakorn University Faculty), Denny & Friends (Rangsit University Faculty), Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra, Rich Perry Quartet, Infinity, The Pomelo Town (Mahidol University Faculty), Baptiste Herbin Quartet
* Oval Stage and Auditorium: Rangsit University Student, OMAH, LAM Jazz Band, Mahidol University Student, Jazz Dojo
2009 also known as Thailand Jazz Conference (TJC)
* Main Stage: Tiger Okoshi Quartet, Ron Miles Quartet, Eugene Pao Quintet, Rootman, Mansri (Silpakorn University Faculty), Denny Euprasert Sextet, Pomelo Town (Mahidol University Faculty), Koh Mr. Saxman, Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra
* Oval Stage and Auditorium: Silapakorn University Student Band, Nial Djuliarso Quartet, Mahidol University Student Band, Fah Talai Jones, OMAH, Jazz Quartet 4A

## The TIJC Youth Camp

The Thailand International Jazz Conference Youth Camp (TIJC Youth Camp) allows children aged 7-15 to learn about jazz music at a young age. The jazz Camp activities can be divided into lectures (improvisation, history, and theory) and performance subjects (Instrumental and Ensemble). Students will be divided into groups according to their comprehension and improvisation ability in performance subjects, and learn to perform jazz music. The goal of learning is to improve their improvisation skills and play with others at the final concert of the jazz camp.