Jazz, tradition, and improvisation in poetic conversation
The 2024 Best Jazz Album winner at the Seoul Music Awards, Gray by Silver, join the K-Music Festival with their upcoming third album, Time of Tree, blending the emotional depth of traditional Korean music with the expressive language of contemporary jazz and classical.
Formed in 2016, Gray by Silver are led by pianist-composer HanBin Lee, joined by the ethereal vocals of HanYul Lee, the evocative daegeum (bamboo flute) of Taehyun Kim, and the dynamic percussion of Yedarm Pak. In an ever-accelerating musical landscape, Gray by Silver offer a compelling voice — one that embraces improvisation, stillness, and poetic reflection. Their presence on this stage reflects a different facet of Korea’s contemporary soundscape today.
The quartet’s recent international appearances include Lincoln Center in New York, Colours of Ostrava in the Czech Republic, and Jodhpur RIFF in India, alongside festival invitations in Denmark, Japan, and China. Their 2024 album Eternal Gray received the Best Jazz Album award at the Seoul Music Awards.
Performers:
HanBin Lee (piano)
HanYul Lee (vocals)
Taehyun Kim (daegeum)
Yedarm Pak (drums)