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Chiang Mai Music Scene

Chiang Mai used to have a vibrant and diverse music scene with some notable blues and jazz players and venues where musician tourists would come and jam. Some overzealous immigration officers put the dampers on that by demanding to see work permits for even the most casual jam.
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  • "Por" North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai 2007
The playing area was lit by a single 100w light bulb hanging in a metal shade just in front of the drummer and I had no real hope of getting anything out of this venue until they put in a couple of spotlights but three or four shots worked out OK.  This at 3200 with White Balance set to tunsgsten.   No noise reduction in processing.

    "Por" North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai 2007 The playing area was lit by a single 100w light bulb hanging in a metal shade just in front of the drummer and I had no real hope of getting anything out of this venue until they put in a couple of spotlights but three or four shots worked out OK. This at 3200 with White Balance set to tunsgsten. No noise reduction in processing.

  • North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • Patrick Monnin on drums
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    Patrick Monnin on drums North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • Tong on bass guitar
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    Tong on bass guitar North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • LJ
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    LJ North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

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    North Gate Poster

  • Ana Gracey performing at her "Funky Friday" night gig at The refurbished Gallery

    Ana Gracey performing at her "Funky Friday" night gig at The refurbished Gallery

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  • Por at the North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai 2007
The playing area was lit by a single 100w light bulb hanging in a metal shade just in front of the drummer and I had no real hope of getting anything out of this venue until they put in a couple of spotlights but three or four shots worked out OK.  This at 6400 with White Balance set to tunsgsten.   No noise reduction in processing.

    Por at the North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai 2007 The playing area was lit by a single 100w light bulb hanging in a metal shade just in front of the drummer and I had no real hope of getting anything out of this venue until they put in a couple of spotlights but three or four shots worked out OK. This at 6400 with White Balance set to tunsgsten. No noise reduction in processing.

  • Por on saxaphone
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    Por on saxaphone North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • LJ on guitar
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    LJ on guitar North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • Por on sax
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    Por on sax North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • LJ on guitar
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    LJ on guitar North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • Ana Gracey performing at her "Funky Friday" night gig at The refurbished Gallery

    Ana Gracey performing at her "Funky Friday" night gig at The refurbished Gallery

  • Untitled photo
  • Untitled photo
  • The New City Gurus'
Kevin "Teddy Bear" Bradley on trumpet
UN Irish Pub, Chiang Mai, November 2007

    The New City Gurus' Kevin "Teddy Bear" Bradley on trumpet UN Irish Pub, Chiang Mai, November 2007

  • North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai 2007

    North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai 2007

  • LJ on guitar
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    LJ on guitar North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • Kevin "Teddy Bear" Bradley on trumpet
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai 22/12/2007

    Kevin "Teddy Bear" Bradley on trumpet North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai 22/12/2007

  • North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • Ana Gracey performing at her "Funky Friday" night gig at The refurbished Gallery

    Ana Gracey performing at her "Funky Friday" night gig at The refurbished Gallery

  • Untitled photo
  • Untitled photo
  • The New City Gurus
Mark de LaFleur on sax at the UN Irish Pub, Chiang Mai
November 2007

    The New City Gurus Mark de LaFleur on sax at the UN Irish Pub, Chiang Mai November 2007

  • Por on saxaphone
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    Por on saxaphone North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • Por on sax
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    Por on sax North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • LJ on guitar
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    LJ on guitar North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • Kevin "Teddy Bear" Bradley on trumpet and LJ on guitar.
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai 22/12/2007

    Kevin "Teddy Bear" Bradley on trumpet and LJ on guitar. North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai 22/12/2007

  • Ana Gracey performing at her "Funky Friday" night gig at The refurbished Gallery

    Ana Gracey performing at her "Funky Friday" night gig at The refurbished Gallery

  • Untitled photo
  • Untitled photo
  • Por on saxaphone
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai 2007

    Por on saxaphone North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai 2007

  • Russell Imbach
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    Russell Imbach North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • Por on sax
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    Por on sax North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • LJ on guitar
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    LJ on guitar North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • (L - R) LJ, Por and Patrick Monnin at North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

    (L - R) LJ, Por and Patrick Monnin at North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007

  • Ana Gracey performing at her "Funky Friday" night gig at The refurbished Gallery

    Ana Gracey performing at her "Funky Friday" night gig at The refurbished Gallery

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    Por on saxaphone
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai 2007
    North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007
    Por on saxaphone
North Gate Jazz Co-op, Chiang Mai Dec 21st 2007