Swing, Bebop & Modern Jazz

Satit Semayai, known as “Wan,” is a trumpet and flugelhorn player whose musical journey began while studying at Wang Klai Kangwon School. He later attended Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University, where he studied Classical Music and Music Arranging.

After completing his studies, he worked at Thepmitr Suksa School in Surat Thani for three years before returning to Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University to pursue a Master’s degree in Education. In 2008, he began working at Wang Klai Kangwon School, where he also developed his studies and experience in jazz music.

Autsanee Sukpae, known as “Aussy,” is a Thailand-based saxophonist currently studying Jazz Performance at Rangsit University. His musical identity has been shaped by extensive live performance experience as well as his formal studies in jazz harmony, improvisation, and contemporary musical language.

He has performed at the Hua Hin International Jazz Festival, Thailand International Jazz Conference (TIJC), and Moscow Jazz Festival, gaining experience on both national and international stages. He has also had the opportunity to open for the renowned Igor Butman Quintet.

Aussy continues to explore jazz as a form of honest musical expression, using each performance as an opportunity to communicate with audiences, develop as an artist, and discover new musical possibilities.

Jarupoom Sainumpran, known as “Oat Lek,” is an acoustic and electric bassist who studied at the College of Music, Mahidol University in Thailand. He was awarded First Runner-Up in the Thailand Jazz Competition in 2007.

His professional experience includes performing at the Thailand Jazz Conference in 2012, participating in numerous events at Mahidol University, and collaborating on special projects with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.

He was a member of the house band at Brown Sugar Jazz Club from 2010 to 2011 and currently performs regularly at venues including Woodstock Hua Hin and Railway Restaurant Hua Hin. He has played with the Hua Hin Jazz Quintet since 2015.

Rattapon Aksornnum, known as “Max,” is a professional drummer and music educator specializing in jazz and contemporary music. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Drum Set from the College of Music at Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University.

Max performs regularly as a member of PAPAPAO and has also performed and recorded with 2nd Handman. As a session drummer, he has worked with various artists and studios, providing professional drum tracking and recording across a wide range of musical styles.

Alongside his performance career, Max works as a drum instructor at GT Room Music Academy, teaching drum set techniques, music theory, and performance skills.

His achievements include winning First Prize in the BSRU Jazz Solo Competition in January 2016 and becoming a semi-finalist in the Thailand Jazz Competition in 2016.