Last update: 29 September 2015 1 MELLOW MOTIF Founded in 2009, Mellow Motif is a Vocal/Brazilian Jazz band base in Bangkok, Thailand, led by a Thai/American jazz vocalist – Natasha (Oong) Patamapongs. The band has released two albums under Warner Music Thailand (2009-2011): ‘Mellow Motif’ (2009) self-titled album, ‘Sabuy Dee’ (2010), and ‘Ao Vivo!’ (2015) – a crowdfunded/limited edition live-session CD/DVD releasing in September 2015. Mellow Motif has been performing extensively in Asia while steadily gaining popularity in the local jazz scene with their creative project concepts and ideas. They have showcased their work at major jazz/music festivals in Thailand, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, and Japan. Mellow Motif is the only Thai artist ever been invited to perform at the prestigious Jakarta’s International Java Jazz Festival (2013) in Indonesia for over 115,000 audiences alongside a powerful line-up of world- class artists such as Joss Stone, Lisa Stanfield, Basia, Craig David, and many more.
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MELLOW MOTIF
Founded in 2009, Mellow Motif is a Vocal/Brazilian Jazz band base in Bangkok, Thailand, led by a Thai/American jazz vocalist – Natasha (Oong) Patamapongs. The band has released two albums under Warner Music Thailand (2009-2011): ‘Mellow Motif’ (2009) self-titled album, ‘Sabuy Dee’ (2010), and ‘Ao Vivo!’ (2015) – a crowdfunded/limited edition live-session CD/DVD releasing in September 2015. Mellow Motif has been performing extensively in Asia while steadily gaining popularity in the local jazz scene with their creative project concepts and ideas. They have showcased their work at major jazz/music festivals in Thailand, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, and Japan. Mellow Motif is the only Thai artist ever been invited to perform at the prestigious Jakarta’s International Java Jazz Festival (2013) in Indonesia for over 115,000 audiences alongside a powerful line-up of world-class artists such as Joss Stone, Lisa Stanfield, Basia, Craig David, and many more.
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Performing highly inspired, light-hearted arrangements of jazz standards, Brazilian music as well as original compositions, Mellow Motif has captured the hearts of both non-jazz listeners and jazz aficionados both in and out of the country. In November 2009, CNNgo placed Mellow Motif in the Hot List among the "Top 20 People to Watch" in Thailand. Mellow Motif’s current line-up is Natasha on vocals, Arnat on guitar, Ponchart on bass, Ongart on drums, and Sarit on trumpet.
Self-Titled (2009) Sabuy Dee (2010) An Afternoon with Bob James (2012)
Ao Vivo! (2015) – Crowdfunded/Limited Edition Live Session CD/DVD
การแสดงบนเวทีแจ๊ซเฟสติวัลที่ใหญ่เป็นอันดับสามของโลก JAKARTA’S INTERNATIONAL JAVA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2013
หลังจากมีผลงานของตัวเองออกมา 2 อัลบั้ม และทําให้คอเพลงแจ๊สไทยได้ทึ่งในฝีมือมาแล้ว ไม่ว่าจะเป็นในแนว Straight-ahead Jazz หรือ Brazilian Jazz เป็นที่รู้กันว่า นักฟังคนไทยไม่ใช่กลุ่มเดียวที่เป็นปลื้มกับวง เมลโล่ โมทีฟ (Mellow Motif) เพราะปีนี้วงแจ๊สวงนี้ได้เป็นตัวแทนของประเทศไทย ไปโชว์ฝีมือที่ Java Jazz Festival กันมาแล้วที่เมืองจาการ์ต้า ประเทศอินโดนีเซีย ซึ่งงานนี้เป็นแจ๊ซเฟสติวลั ที่เรียกได้ว่าใหญ่เป็นอันดับ Top 5 ของโลกทีเดียว โดยปีนี้จะเป็นปีที่ 9 นับว่าเป็นเกียรติเป็นอย่างมากเพราะว่าครั้งนี้จะเป็นครั้งแรกในประวัติศาสตร ์ ที่วงจากประเทศไทยได้รับเชิญไปแสดง ฝีมือที่งานนี้ งานเฟสติวัลนีร้วมยอดฝีมือระดับโลกไว้ไม่ว่าจะเป็น Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, ฯลฯ นับว่าเป็นโอกาสที่ดีที่ Mellow Motif จะได้นําเสนอผลงาน ของตัวเองให้กลุ่มผู้ชมจากทั่วทุกมุมโลกกว่าแสนคน ได้ฟงั และให้ทั่วโลกได้เห็นถึงศักยภาพของนักดนตรีแจ๊สรุ่นใหม่ของประเทศไทย
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PRESS QUOTES
“An undeniably talented singer, her delivery brimmed with confidence, and she transmitted her bubbly personality into the music.” – Ian Patterson, AllAboutJazz.com (June 2010) “Her sweet and clear voice brings the jazzy numbers to a new level... The woman has such depth, substance and panache that it's hard to believe that she is only 25 years old…” – Ariel Chew, VirtualMalaysia.com (May 2010) “ดนตรีแจ๊ซร่วมสมัยที่อยู่ในตลาดโลกได้สบายๆ” – นิตยสาร Music Express (April 2009) “โอ่ง แสดงให้เห็นวิธีการเข้าถึงเพลงของเธอที่มีลักษณะเฉพาะตัวจนสัมผัสได้ อัลบั้มแรกของเมลโลว์ โมทีฟ แสดงให้เห็นชั้นเชิงทางดนตรีของคนรุ่นใหม่ที่น่าชื่นชม การหยิบเพลงอมตะหรือเพลงชั้นดีมานําเสนอ เผยให้เห็น ไอเดียอันสดใหม”่ – อนันต์ ลือประดิษฐ์, กวนเพลงให้น้ําใส, น.ส.พ. คม-ชัด-ลึก (Feb 26, 2009) "วงแจ๊ซที่จะทําให้โลกการฟังเพลงของคุณเปลี่ยนไป" - น.ส.พ. โพสต์ทูเดย ์(20 April 2009) "นุ่มนวล ปลอดโปร่ง และสนุกกุ๊กกิ๊ก ฟังได้หลายเจเนอเรชัน่" - มติชนสุดสัปดาห ์(March 2009) "เธอร้องได้ทั้งไทย อังกฤษ โปรตุเกส คล่องแคล่วขนาดเจ้าของภาษาต้องยกนิ้วให้" - นิตยสาร Seventeen (April 2009) "เสียงร้องของเธอนุ่มนวลเหมือนผ้าไหม แม้ว่าบางครั้งจะดูเพอร์เฟ็คเกินจริง แต่ก็ยังมีชีวิตและวิญญาณ อยู่ในนั้น" - น.ส.พ. มติชน (March 12, 2009) "She has a captivating voice that will make you sit up and listen!" – Student Weekly (March 2009) "Never mind if you are not a jazz fan as Mellow Motif just brought a new meaning to the word jazz!" - Monday Melody, on Life Style Asia (March 2009)
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OONG Natasha Patamapongs – vocalist / producer
Natasha or ‘Oong’ was first introduced to Thai audience in 2009 by Warner Music Thailand. Over the course of 5 years as an active performing and recording artist, Natasha has established herself as Thailand’s only jazz vocalist with an international reputation and followers. She is known for her crystal clear voice, sweet and charming presence, and is admired for her sense of rhythm and sophisticated phrasing in Brazilian music.
Natasha has led Mellow Motif to appear at many major music festivals both as a leader and as a guest vocalist throughout Asia. As a soloist, she has worked with some of the best musicians in the region such as Dr. Denny Euprasert, Lewis Pragasam, Koh Mr. Saxman, Dwiki Dharmawan, Haruya Kibata, Valtinho Anastacio, Michael Veerapen, and many more, including Jazz and Brazilian music legends such as Bob James and Roberto Menescal. She performs extensively at jazz club circuits and major music festivals in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Japan, and Indonesia.
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Most recently Natasha has made it into the singing competition/TV show “The Winner Is Thailand Season 2” (2015) as one of the grand finalist. She captured the hearts of the judges and audience with a performance like no other along with her unique vocal jazz styles and finished as a semi-finalist in the show.
EARTH Ongart Kaweekiatticoon – drummer
Earth is an upcoming versatile young drummer who has toured extensively with Thailand’s legendary rock band, Kaleidoscope. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music from Silpakorn University under H.M. The King’s full scholarship. Earth has won an Outstanding Musicianship Award from the Music Competition for H.H. the Crown Prince’s Trophy, is the Grand Prize Recipient of the Music Competition for H.H. Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Siriwatana Punnvadee’s Trophy, and a Grand Prize Recipient (Combo Category) for the Thailand International Jazz Competition 2013 (TIJC) for H.M. King Bhumibol
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Adulyadej’s Trophy. Earth is Mellow Motif’s newest addition and he has been performing regularly with the band both within Thailand and abroad since the beginning of 2012.
OW Ponchart Viriyapark – bassist
Ponchart attended Faculty of Music, Silpakorn University from 2002-2005 and received his Bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies. After his graduation, he became one of the most in-demand acoustic bass players of his generation. Ponchart has risen to be the top acoustic bass player today with his refreshing delivery and strong performance skills. In 2006, he won The King’s Trophy for Best Jazz Band from Thailand Jazz Competition #2 and was chosen as one of Thailand’s representative to perform at University of North Carolina (UNC) Jazz Festival in Greeley, Colorado, USA. Ponchart joined Mellow Motif in 2009 exclusively for the making of "Sabuy Dee" and has been a crucial member ever since. He is often found performing at most of Thailand’s high profile jazz festivals. Ponchart is currently an adjunct professor in acoustic bass at the Faculty of Music, Silpakorn University.
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NGAW Arnat Iamwongsrikul – guitarist / arranger
An adjunct professor at the Jazz Department and Commercial Music Department at Silpakorn University, Ngaw is a versatile guitar player who is well versed in many genres, from rock to funk, and from pop to jazz. His ability to master complex Brazilian rhythms and his deep understanding of jazz harmony puts him miles ahead of other guitar players in Thailand. He has won the Grand Prize of the Thailand International Jazz Competition (Combo Category), is the recipient of the Downbeat Student Award, and is the recipient of the Outstanding Musicianship Award from University of Northern Colorado. Ngaw is also a part of the band performing for The Voice Thailand and has played back-up for Eric Marienthal in his concert in Thailand.
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SARIT Andrew Tanpensuk – trumpeter / arranger
Andrew obtained his Bachelor of Art in Music from Mahidol University College of Music. In 2006, Andrew won the first prize from Thailand Jazz Competition with Jazz Paknam Poo before joining T-Bone, Thailand's most renowned Reggae/Ska band, and has toured with the band to many different provinces and countries. With T-Bone, he has performed at WOMAD music festival (Singapore), Hua-Hin jazz festival (Bangkok), Glastonbury music festival (England), Pai Music Festival (Thailand), Smiley Fest International Ska/Reggae Music Festival (Thailand), just to name a few. In 2007, he was a finalist for Thailand Jazz Competition with Ja-Dobe jazz Quintet and was honored the Outstanding Musician of the year. He joined Mellow Motif in 2010 and has been performing extensively with the band ever since.
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FEATURED PERFORMANCES
2015 Samui International Jazz Festival (Thailand) 2015 ‘Jazz On Green’ Festival with Maew Chirasak Group (Thailand) 2014 Hua Hin Asia Jazz Festival (Thailand) 2014 Singapore International Jazz Festival 2014 (Singapore) 2013 Macau Jazz Week (Macau) 2013 Santorini Concert & Carnival 2013 (Thailand) 2013 Hua-Hin International Jazz Festival (Thailand) 2013 The 9th Jakarta’s International Java Jazz Festival 2013 (Indonesia) 2013 Mellow Motif plays Jazz for Lovers Concert (Bangkok, Thailand) 2012 WAG Festival (Kuching, Malaysia) at Borneo Convention Centre 2012 Silverlake Jazz Festival (Thailand) 2010-2012 ASEAN Jazz Festival (Indonesia) with Dwiki Dharmawan 2012 Foreign Correspondent’s Club of Hong Kong (Hong Kong) 2011.11.19 Peel Jazz Festival (Hong Kong) 2011.11.12 Gold Coast Music Festival 2012 (Hong Kong) 2011.10.13-19 Nanjing International Jazz & World Music Festival 2011 (Nanjing, China) 2011.10.08 Sawasdee Jazz Festival 2011 (BKK, Thailand) 2011.08.28 คอนเสิร์ตจุดประกาย #46 presents “Mellow Motif: Stories From the Road” 2011.08.12 BOSSANONA All-Star Brazilian Jazz Concert (Centerpoint Playhouse, BKK) 2011.06.10-12 Annual Jazz Concert at the Esplanade (Singapore) 2010.06.25 KinestAsia Music Festival 2010 (Singapore) 2010.05.14 Borneo Jazz Festival 2010 (Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia) 2010.05.06 Clark Quay Smooth Jazz Series (Singapore) 2010.05.04 Mini-Concert at COTONOHA (Okinawa, Japan) 2010.04.03 ‘The Road To Penang Jazz Festival 2010’ (Penang, MY) 2010.03.26 Concert of Brazilian Music by the Brazil Embassy (BKK) 2010.02.19 Heineken Music Festival (BKK) 2010.02.20 ‘Indy in Pai’ Music Festival (Pai, Thailand) 2010.01.29 BACC’s Mellow Motif Community Jazz Concert (BKK)
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HIGHLIGHT CORPORATE PERFORMANCES
• ‘AIS’ – Dealers Dinner Gala at Peninsula Hotel (2014)
• ‘BMW’ – World Tournament Championship Award Ceremony (2010-2013)
• ‘Johnnie Walker’ Blue Label – Product Launch Swing Night (2012)
• ‘Chivas Regal CR18’ – Dinners with the Legend (2012)
• ‘Jacob’s Creek’ – Product Launch Event (2012)
• ‘Parmigiani’ – Product Launch Dinner Gala (2012)
• ‘Cisco System’ – Annual Company Gala Event in Thailand (2012)
• ‘TOYOTA’ 50th Anniversary and Exclusive Fleet Party and other events (2010-2012)
• ‘The Guardian’ Newspaper Award Ceremony – Tourism Authority of Thailand
• ‘PTT’ Anniversary Party on the Beach
• ‘Twinings’ Tea New Product Launch
• ‘JMB’ 25th Anniversary Celebration
• ‘Chivas Regal’ New Product Launch at Globe Bar, Centara Grand
• ‘The Emporium’ Shopping Complex – Music and Dance Rendezvous
• ‘Singha Corporation’
• ‘Embassy of Brazil’ – Diplomatic Red-Cross Bazaar
• Grand Opening for the premiere of ‘Coco Chanel’ the movie