Swing, Latin & Funky Songs

Junkaphor Phoopairoth, known as “SnowwMink,” is a professional vocalist with more than 18 years of experience in performance and music education. She specializes in Jazz, Soul, Pop, Bossa Nova, and contemporary music, and has performed regularly at festivals, hotels, concerts, and private events throughout Thailand.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Vocal Performance from Silpakorn University in 2012. Her performance credits include the Thailand International Jazz Conference, Bangkok International Jazz Day, Hua Hin Jazz Festival, Pai Jazz & Blues Festival, Wonderfruit Festival, and Chiang Mai Jazz Festival.

Her achievements include First Prize in the Royal Trophy Singing Competition presented by HRH Princess Soamsawali in 2006, as well as championship titles from Sian Oke and Dan Dara singing competitions. She is also involved with the original music project PaPaPao and is pursuing an M.A. in Visual Arts Education at Silpakorn University.

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.

Thanyathorn Laohasatit, known as “Jo,” is a guitarist and Bachelor of Music graduate from the Faculty of Music at Silpakorn University.

His performance experience includes appearances at the Thailand International Jazz Conference (TIJC) 2024 and Moscow Jazz Festival 2024. He has also performed with the rhythm section of the Wang Klai Kang Won School Big Band at the Hua Hin Jazz Festival.

Jo performs regularly with the Cicada Market Jazz Band and is also a member of the Hua Hin-based band Saint Cats.

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.

Nitikan Wannayoo, known as “Graph,” is a drummer and freelance musician with professional experience dating back to 2007. He studied at Silpakorn University in Thailand and was invited to participate in a Yamaha Music Competition in Tokyo.

Graph teaches at Music Plus Academy Hua Hin and has performed with the Cicada Market Band as well as the Nam + Jo Trio. His performance experience includes appearances at hotels and music venues throughout Bangkok, Hua Hin, and other locations in Thailand.

He has also performed with the rhythm section of the Wang Klai Kang Won School Big Band at the Hua Hin Jazz Festival and has played with the Hua Hin Jazz Quintet since 2021.