Easternox | Take 7

Easternox combines the relaxed attitude of Smooth Jazz with the manic energy of Korean Pungmul, and fuses them all together with a genre-blending attitude that perfectly conveys the Korean concept of ‘heung’ (excitement and fun through the loss of one’s loss of inhibitions). Under the leadership of LEE Suk-jin, band members, Mina Park (Daegeum bamboo flute), KIM Seung-Jin (keyboards), CHANG Tae-soon (drums), and CHOI Young-jin (Korean percussion) create an exciting cross-cultural encounter that opens new expressive possibilities for modern Korean music.
Formed in 2005, the name "Easternox" was chosen by the members to express the dynamic fusion they sought to achieve in their music - "Eastern" for their unmistakable Korean aesthetics and "Equinox" – the term representing the two days of the year where the length of the day and night are equal . Put together, Easternox stands for the balance of "East" and "West," "New" and "Old," and "Darkness" and "Light." Easternox has set lofty goals for themselves, but the streams of Korea's musical traditions run pure and deep. The powerful, hypnotic rhythms of Korean drumming are at the heart of every Easternox’s performance – being more than just a mere ensemble, Easternox is a bridge builder using the heartbeats of Korea to touch listeners everywhere! In January 2011, Easternox released their first studio album – “Eclipse.”Mina Park : Daegeum, Vocals
KIM Seung-jin : Keyboards
CHOI Young-jin : Korean Percussion
CHANG Tae-soon : Drums
LEE Suk-jin : Percussion, Composition