Gig Guide: Nov 29 to Dec 8

ONE NIGHT ONLY: ZUL TANIA. It took 40 years for Zul - the singer/guitarist from one of Singapore’s most popular club bands, Tania - to finally perform his own show at the Esplanade. And it’s going to be a whopper. Special guest: Ramli Sarip. Nov 29, 9.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$25 from Sistic.

TROPIC GREEN. The band is made up of musicians from Singapore, the United States, Cuba and Japan, offering a hard-to-find balance of punchy rhythmic beats with lyrical melodies. Nov 29, 9pm, Sultan Jazz. S$25 admission.

RUSSIA-SINGAPORE JAZZ SYMPHONIA. Singapore’s Jeremy Monteiro and Russian jazz musicians will stage a musical collaboration, featuring a jazz sextet and a symphony orchestra. Nov 29, 8pm, SOTA Concert Hall. Tickets at S$70 and S$80 from Sistic.

GLENN FREDLY. Ever since winning first place in Cipta Pesona Bintang, a popular televised singing contest, the Indonesian singer has since released 11 albums, and is known as “the Hit Maker” by fans. Nov 29, 8pm, The Star Theatre. Tickets at S$58 to S$128 from Sistic.

ALL JAZZED UP. Local musicians give familiar tunes a jazz makeover as Danial, The Smooth Bottoms, Clarice & The Jive Collection and Charlie Lim pay tribute to jazz, soul and pop luminaries. Nov 29 to Dec 1, various times, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free.

RAHUL ADVANI. His influences may range from the likes of The Fray to Sara Bareilles to Andrew Lloyd Webber and Michael Jackson, but Rahul performs his original songs this time. Nov 29, 7.15pm and 8.15pm, Esplanade Concourse. Free.

LANG LANG IN RECITAL. Heralded as the “hottest artist on the classical music planet” by the New York Times, renowned pianist Lang Lang performs three Mozart sonatas and Chopin’s Four Ballades. Nov 30, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets at S$40 to S$188 from Sistic.

JACINTHA AND THE RICK SMITH QUARTET. With eight solo albums under her belt, Ja’s work draws influences from artistes like Julie London and Stacy Kent. Nov 30, 9.30pm, Sultan Jazz. S$25 admission.

MARCOS VALLE: 50 YEARS OF FUNK & BOSSANOVA. Bossa nova pioneer Marcos Valle returns to Esplanade to celebrate 50 years of music-making magic. Nov 30, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre. Tickets at S$48-128 from Sistic.

QIN YUAN 24: FANTASY HARMONICA NIGHT. Featuring favourite local harmonica artists like the Singapore Broadway Harmonica Ensemble and chromatic harmonica soloists - Lee Chin Wah, Lai Mun Guan and Cheng Jang Ming - who will perform songs like Pink Panther, Libertango, Indian Summer and more. Nov 30, 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$18 at Esplanade.

LATIN AFFAIRS. The band Latin Affairs takes on international music with a Latin flavour. Nov 30, 9.30pm, Blu Jaz Cafe.

TAKE 5: PIANO QUINTET SERIES CONCERT X “BRAHMS REVISITED”. Take 5 presents the lyrical Faure Quintet No. 1 and revisits the ever-popular Brahms Quintet in its 10th concert. Dec 1, 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$20 from Gramercy Music, Synwin Violins, Tong Ming Xi, or email take5singapore [at] gmail.com

THE PHILHARMONIC WINDS IN CONCERT: CIRCUS MAXIMUS! The Philharmonic Winds promises a musical that celebrates Richard Wagners’ 200th birth anniversary with a performance of March Of Homage, which also serves as a tribute to Singapore’s multi-racial background. Dec 1, 8pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets from S$14 to S$47 from Sistic.

REFLECTIONS BY SEYRA. The band SEYRA will pull you in with their emotional lyricism, layered guitar melodies and distinctive etheral voice, as they reinterpret their various musical influences. Dec 1 and 2, various times, Esplanade Concourse. Free.

BASSIS: MODESELEKTOR (MONKEYTOWN RECORDS/ 50 WEAPONS, DE). The German duo Modeselektor brings their hybrid production of heavy bass, enraptured pads and driving beats. Dec 1, Home Club. S$28 admission.

COFFEE MORNING & AFTERNOON TEA REMEMBERING LESLIE CHEUNG. Paying tribute to one of the most popular and versatile singers of the ‘80s Leslie Cheung is local singer Wilson Wong, who will sing unforgettable hits like The Wind Blows On, Pursuit and more. Dec 2, 10.30am & 3pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$12 at Sistic.

BARD COLLEGE AND SOOCHOW UNIVERSITY 2013 ASIA TOUR - INAUGURAL SINGAPORE CONCERT. Soochow University and Bard College celebrate their partnership with a one-night only concert in Singapore, featuring Singapore’s most critically-acclaimed violinists Siow Lee-Chin. Dec 3, 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$20 at Sistic.

NILE RODGERS AND CHIC - LIVE IN SINGAPORE. The one man hit-making factory and co-founder of his band CHIC, Nile Rodgers are coming to Singapore for a one-night only event! Producer and musician Nile Roders has created magic with many artists we know today, recently including Daft Punk. Together, Nile Rodger and CHIC will wow you through the night. Dec 3, 8pm, Kallang Theatre. Tickets at S$78-148 at Sistic.

VIVA VINSON. The Italian, American and African mixed artist has dabbled in film, television, and musical theatre but then realised her deeper passion for music. She has since then performed in various cities and countries in Asia like Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Bangkok, Thailand. Dec 4 and 7, 9pm, Sultan Jazz Club. S$15 admission.

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL (SOLO ACOUSTIC) LIVE! Indie and acoustic rock band Dashboard Confessional will be coming to Singapore, and what’s more, they will be taking requests from the floor. So be prepared to be amazed with hit after hit throughout the night with tracks from their multiple platinum and gold certified albums. Dec 4, 8.30pm, SHINE Auditorium. Tickets at S$48-108 at Sistic.

ONCE UPON A TIME. The first concert of the More Than Music series, the concert combines top quality classical music with a fresh perspective. Join acclaimed musicians Abigail Sin and Loh Jun Hong in creating a novel social experience. After the concert, audiences will also enjoy a post-concert party at Awfully Chocolate’s Nine Thirty with free-flow of desserts and drinks. Dec 6, 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$30 at Sistic.

DARKNESS IN LIGHT (SSO). The great Finnish conductor Osmo Vanska returns with SSO musicians, this time in three guises - as a clarinettist, partner to young compatriot Pekka Kuusisto, and then as conductor. Dec 6, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets S$15-72 at Sistic.

SCO SERIES 2013/2014 A MUSICAL CONVERSATION OF SHENG & CELLO. Acclaimed sheng master Wu Wei breathes new life into the wind instrument with cutting-edge repertoire. He will perform a sheng concerto specially composed for him by German composer Enjott Schneider titled Earth and Fire. He will also be joined by SCO’s cello principal Xu Zhong. Dec 7, 8pm, SCO Concert Hall. Tickets at S$25-55 at Sistic.

I WANT TO BREAK FREE. Join well-known Singapore chamber ensemble re: mix for a night featuring iconic works from Beethoven’s Symphony to even rearrangements of hits by Lady Gaga and the Bee Gees. Dec 7, 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$25 at Sistic.

THIS JOY SLOCC IN CONCERT WITH FRIENDS. This Christmas, Join the Singapore Lyric Opera as they spread the festive joy with carols in English, French, Italian and Spanish. Dec 7, 7,30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets at S$20-35 at Sistic.

2013 NATIONAL PIANO & VIOLIN COMPETITION: PRIZE WINNERS’ CONCERT. Join the winners of the rigorous nine-day 2013 National Piano & Violin Competition as they put up a spectacular showcase of performances. Dec 8, 7.30pm, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall. Tickets at S$10 at Sistic.