- Price: NTD 600, 900, 1200
- 5/15(Fri)12:00 p.m. - 5/29(Fri)12:00 p.m. 25% Discount for Weiwuying member.
- 5/22(Fri)12:00 p.m. - 5/29(Fri)12:00 p.m. 20% Discount for Audience Overall.
- Presenter: Weiwuying
- Duration is 70 minutes without intermission.
- Age guidance 7+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
- For Group Purchase Discounts, please contact 07-262-6666.
Helpful Guide
- 10% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
- Weiwuying Youth member: 25% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
※ID and Youth membership card are required at the door. - Weiwuying Unlimited member: 30% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
- For details, please see Weiwuying Members Benefit
[2026 Jazz at Weiwuying] Knot A Problem - Ruby PAN live in Kaohsiung ft. Kaori KOBAYASHI
Centering on Ruby PAN's second fusion jazz album, Knot A Problem, this performance brings studio recordings to life through expanded improvisation and emotional depth. It explores the delicate inner journey of the modern woman, embodying the album's core spirit: honestly confronting oneself and escaping the "I'm fine" facade demanded by societal expectations.
The saxophone acts as a narrator, weaving a story of urban love, friendship, and self-reconciliation amidst a modern city atmosphere. Featuring renowned Japanese saxophonist Kaori KOBAYASHI, this collaboration fosters international exchange and showcases the vibrant chemistry of Asian jazz. Through spontaneous musical dialogues, each performance offers a unique journey from solitude to rebirth.
Creative and Production Team
Saxophone｜Ruby PAN
Saxophone｜Kaori KOBAYASHI (Special Guest)
Keyboard｜YEH Cheng-ting
Drums｜Chuck PAYNE
Guitar｜HSIAO Yu-jung
Bass｜Toshi FUJII
Artists Introduction
Ruby PAN
Ruby PAN graduated from the Graduate Institute of Music at National Dong Hwa University, majoring in jazz performance. She specializes in Pop, Soul, Funk, R&B, and Jazz styles. As a composer and saxophonist, she released her self-titled debut jazz fusion album in 2018, which was immediately nominated for Best Recording Album at the 30th Golden Melody Awards in the instrumental category. In November 2023, she released her second original album, Knot A Problem, which once again earned her a nomination for Best Album Producer at the 35th Golden Melody Awards in the instrumental category.
Independently produced and released, the album brought together several outstanding Taiwanese musicians. Showcasing her mastery of jazz fusion, it incorporates a wide range of electronic elements, sound design, and synthesized textures, fully reflecting her rich production experience and exceptional performance skills. The arrangements highlight Ruby PAN's distinctive saxophone voice and her bold creative vision.
In October 2024, she held her solo concert Knot A Problem: Ruby PAN 2024 Live In Taipei at Clapper Studio which was critically acclaimed. In recent years, she has frequently performed on the main stages of major jazz festivals across Taiwan.
Kaori KOBAYASHI
Saxophonist & Flutist / Composer / Arranger / Producer
Born in 1981 in Kanagawa and raised in Tokyo, KOBAYASHI began playing the flute in her first year of junior high and transitioned to the alto saxophone in her second year of high school. In 2000, she enrolled in the Jazz Course at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, studying under Bob ZUNG.
In 2005, she made her major debut with the album Solar under Victor Entertainment. To date, she has released 15 albums, including best-of compilations. Her works have been released across Asia—including Taiwan, South Korea, China, and Thailand—where she frequently performs at live venues and jazz festivals. Her acclaim in Taiwan is particularly notable, having secured the #1 spot on the jazz charts with three consecutive albums.
In 2012, she was honored with "The Most Beautiful Saxophonist in Asia" award in Thailand and has performed at the Java Jazz Festival in Indonesia, one of the largest jazz festivals in Asia.
Since joining King Records in 2018, she has continued to release new works consistently. In addition to her career as a solo artist, she has collaborated with numerous domestic and international musicians and has provided live support and recording sessions for legendary Japanese artists such as Shigeru IZUMIYA and Yumi MATSUTOYA. She also serves as a lecturer at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians. In 2024, she released her 15th album, INTERSECTION.
YEH Cheng-ting
By simply listening, yeh has managed to self-teach piano for over ten years. As a young middle schooler, he used incredible patience to imitate every single note and phrase on jazz albums before interpreting the music through his own inspirations. Starting with an infatuation with swing, his playing and improvisations are built upon and exhibit a very strong influence from the traditional jazz sound.
Chuck PAYNE
Chuck PAYNE is a professional drummer, originally from Houston, Texas, currently living in Taipei, Taiwan. Chuck attended the University of North Texas as a Jazz Studies major as well as studying music and audio engineering at Houston Community College. After moving to Taiwan in 2012, Chuck began playing concerts, touring and recording drums tracks for several notable players in the Asian music scene, including including pop stars Joanna WANG, Jolin TSAI, David TAO, Kay HUANG, Hebe, Kit CHAN and music producers Hsing-min “Baby” CHUNG. In addition, Chuck is an endorsing artist for Gioco Drums.
HSIAO Yu-jung
Currently the guitarist for the band oo-Lâu, Yu-jung HSIAO is an acclaimed musician who won the Grand Prize and Best Live Performance at the 2021 Taiwan Original Music Award. He also received the Ho-Hai-Yan Indie Music Award at the 2023 Hohaiyan Rock Festival and performed on the album oo-Lâu.
His musical style draws from a love of folk, jazz, Brazilian music, R&B, and experimental improvisation. A versatile collaborator across diverse genres, HSIAO has contributed to recordings and live performances for artists such as LO YenTing, 9m88, Mandark, CHEN I-heng, Szuchi, Lilium, and Ruby PAN.
Toshi FUJII
Graduated from Berklee College of Music, Toshi FUJII specializes in modern music theory, composition, and arrangement. He formed the "T-Funk Big Band" and "Afternoon Tree," blending jazz, classical, and folk with the harmonica, and contributed to the soundtracks of the films Cape No. 7 and The Great Buddha+. In 2017, he released his debut jazz harmonica album Blue Bear, which earned nominations for Best Jazz Album, Best Jazz Single, and Best Musician at the 9th Golden Indie Music Awards (GIMA).
As a member of the crossover ensemble Sizhukong Jazz Band, he released four albums and won Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 2010 Golden Melody Awards and Best Live Performance at the 2011 GIMA. Recently, he expanded his career to Japan and toured with the LIN Sheng-xiang Band and 9m88. He served as a juror for the 13th GIMA and authored the instructional series TOSHI Jazz Drum System Learning.
Official Timepiece of WEIWUYING
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Main Sponsor
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[2026 Jazz at Weiwuying] Knot A Problem - Ruby PAN live in Kaohsiung ft. Kaori KOBAYASHI
Centering on Ruby PAN's second fusion jazz album, Knot A Problem, this performance brings studio recordings to life through expanded improvisation and emotional depth. It explores the delicate inner journey of the modern woman, embodying the album's core spirit: honestly confronting oneself and escaping the "I'm fine" facade demanded by societal expectations.
The saxophone acts as a narrator, weaving a story of urban love, friendship, and self-reconciliation amidst a modern city atmosphere. Featuring renowned Japanese saxophonist Kaori KOBAYASHI, this collaboration fosters international exchange and showcases the vibrant chemistry of Asian jazz. Through spontaneous musical dialogues, each performance offers a unique journey from solitude to rebirth.
Creative and Production Team
Saxophone｜Ruby PAN
Saxophone｜Kaori KOBAYASHI (Special Guest)
Keyboard｜YEH Cheng-ting
Drums｜Chuck PAYNE
Guitar｜HSIAO Yu-jung
Bass｜Toshi FUJII
Artists Introduction
Ruby PAN
Ruby PAN graduated from the Graduate Institute of Music at National Dong Hwa University, majoring in jazz performance. She specializes in Pop, Soul, Funk, R&B, and Jazz styles. As a composer and saxophonist, she released her self-titled debut jazz fusion album in 2018, which was immediately nominated for Best Recording Album at the 30th Golden Melody Awards in the instrumental category. In November 2023, she released her second original album, Knot A Problem, which once again earned her a nomination for Best Album Producer at the 35th Golden Melody Awards in the instrumental category.
Independently produced and released, the album brought together several outstanding Taiwanese musicians. Showcasing her mastery of jazz fusion, it incorporates a wide range of electronic elements, sound design, and synthesized textures, fully reflecting her rich production experience and exceptional performance skills. The arrangements highlight Ruby PAN's distinctive saxophone voice and her bold creative vision.
In October 2024, she held her solo concert Knot A Problem: Ruby PAN 2024 Live In Taipei at Clapper Studio which was critically acclaimed. In recent years, she has frequently performed on the main stages of major jazz festivals across Taiwan.
Kaori KOBAYASHI
Saxophonist & Flutist / Composer / Arranger / Producer
Born in 1981 in Kanagawa and raised in Tokyo, KOBAYASHI began playing the flute in her first year of junior high and transitioned to the alto saxophone in her second year of high school. In 2000, she enrolled in the Jazz Course at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, studying under Bob ZUNG.
In 2005, she made her major debut with the album Solar under Victor Entertainment. To date, she has released 15 albums, including best-of compilations. Her works have been released across Asia—including Taiwan, South Korea, China, and Thailand—where she frequently performs at live venues and jazz festivals. Her acclaim in Taiwan is particularly notable, having secured the #1 spot on the jazz charts with three consecutive albums.
In 2012, she was honored with "The Most Beautiful Saxophonist in Asia" award in Thailand and has performed at the Java Jazz Festival in Indonesia, one of the largest jazz festivals in Asia.
Since joining King Records in 2018, she has continued to release new works consistently. In addition to her career as a solo artist, she has collaborated with numerous domestic and international musicians and has provided live support and recording sessions for legendary Japanese artists such as Shigeru IZUMIYA and Yumi MATSUTOYA. She also serves as a lecturer at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians. In 2024, she released her 15th album, INTERSECTION.
YEH Cheng-ting
By simply listening, yeh has managed to self-teach piano for over ten years. As a young middle schooler, he used incredible patience to imitate every single note and phrase on jazz albums before interpreting the music through his own inspirations. Starting with an infatuation with swing, his playing and improvisations are built upon and exhibit a very strong influence from the traditional jazz sound.
Chuck PAYNE
Chuck PAYNE is a professional drummer, originally from Houston, Texas, currently living in Taipei, Taiwan. Chuck attended the University of North Texas as a Jazz Studies major as well as studying music and audio engineering at Houston Community College. After moving to Taiwan in 2012, Chuck began playing concerts, touring and recording drums tracks for several notable players in the Asian music scene, including including pop stars Joanna WANG, Jolin TSAI, David TAO, Kay HUANG, Hebe, Kit CHAN and music producers Hsing-min “Baby” CHUNG. In addition, Chuck is an endorsing artist for Gioco Drums.
HSIAO Yu-jung
Currently the guitarist for the band oo-Lâu, Yu-jung HSIAO is an acclaimed musician who won the Grand Prize and Best Live Performance at the 2021 Taiwan Original Music Award. He also received the Ho-Hai-Yan Indie Music Award at the 2023 Hohaiyan Rock Festival and performed on the album oo-Lâu.
His musical style draws from a love of folk, jazz, Brazilian music, R&B, and experimental improvisation. A versatile collaborator across diverse genres, HSIAO has contributed to recordings and live performances for artists such as LO YenTing, 9m88, Mandark, CHEN I-heng, Szuchi, Lilium, and Ruby PAN.
Toshi FUJII
Graduated from Berklee College of Music, Toshi FUJII specializes in modern music theory, composition, and arrangement. He formed the "T-Funk Big Band" and "Afternoon Tree," blending jazz, classical, and folk with the harmonica, and contributed to the soundtracks of the films Cape No. 7 and The Great Buddha+. In 2017, he released his debut jazz harmonica album Blue Bear, which earned nominations for Best Jazz Album, Best Jazz Single, and Best Musician at the 9th Golden Indie Music Awards (GIMA).
As a member of the crossover ensemble Sizhukong Jazz Band, he released four albums and won Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 2010 Golden Melody Awards and Best Live Performance at the 2011 GIMA. Recently, he expanded his career to Japan and toured with the LIN Sheng-xiang Band and 9m88. He served as a juror for the 13th GIMA and authored the instructional series TOSHI Jazz Drum System Learning.
Official Timepiece of WEIWUYING
|
Main Sponsor
|
- Price: NTD 600, 900, 1200
- 5/15(Fri)12:00 p.m. - 5/29(Fri)12:00 p.m. 25% Discount for Weiwuying member.
- 5/22(Fri)12:00 p.m. - 5/29(Fri)12:00 p.m. 20% Discount for Audience Overall.
- Presenter: Weiwuying
- Duration is 70 minutes without intermission.
- Age guidance 7+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
- For Group Purchase Discounts, please contact 07-262-6666.
Helpful Guide
- 10% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
- Weiwuying Youth member: 25% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
※ID and Youth membership card are required at the door. - Weiwuying Unlimited member: 30% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
- For details, please see Weiwuying Members Benefit
