Carol Gomez Jazz Trio

Growing up in a family of musicians, Carol Gomez developed a natural ability to infuse each song with her own unique style. Exposed to classic pop, blues rock, country and western music during her childhood, she later delved into jazz and blues during her teenage years. Her main influences include Dr John, Ella Fitzgerald, Taj Mahal and Ray Charles. Carol’s sensitivity and passion for music shine through her performances. Her disciplined approach and dedication are evident in the emotive she brings to her music.

Carol also is adept in singing in multiple languages including Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Malay and Mandarin, allowing her to bridge the cultural divides in cosmopolitan Asia.

With her adaptability, versatility across genres, and years of performing experience, she has become a sought-after performer in reputable events all over Singapore. Notable performances include appearances on Channel 5’s Live the Dream in 2007; performances for then President Tony Tan and F1 head Bernie Ecclestone at The Istana Singapore, as well as various music festivals and international events.

Terry Ang is an internationally acclaimed flute specialist known for his proficiency across various musical genres. He has thrilled audiences across Asia with his versatility and exciting performances on all members of the flute family (from piccolo down to the contrabass flutes), Irish whistle, Chinese flute (dizi), recorder, and ocarina (clay flute). With over two decades of teaching experience, he has guided numerous to Distinction in the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Grade 8 and Diploma examinations. He is also a highly sought after as a flute tutor for bands throughout Singapore.

As a professional flutist, Terry has represented Singapore in high profile international events and music festivals in China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Kazakhstan and India. His all-rounded musicality has been heard in a wide array of settings, ranging from performances at the Istana for local and foreign dignitaries and the opening ceremony of the Ministry of Information and the Arts (MITA) Building, to the launching of National Geographic Channel in Bombay. Notably, he has tackled the demanding flute chair for Lion King at Marina Bay Sands, which is renowned for its challenging flute parts requiring mastery of various flute types.

Beyond his classical roots, Terry is recognized as the region’s most successful flutist in commercial music. He has collaborated with such international artists as Jacky Cheung, Kit Chan, Zhang Hui Mei, Fann Wong and Stephanie Sun, resulting in numerous commercial recordings and TV productions. His eclectic ensemble, E-Tree, comprising a sitarist, a tabla player and himself, continues to be an audience favourite in various commercial events. Currently, he performs with his trio, SBT trio, with their most recent performance for the Mosaic Music Festival 2014 invited by Esplanade.

Terry served as the President of Flute Ensemble (Singapore) from 2005 to 2009, during which he organised masterclasses by esteemed flute masters, including the celebrated James Galway. He dedicates his spare time to doing extensive research in flute production and design, expanding his knowledge of the instrument’s mechanics and methodology, making him one of the leading flute educators in the country.

A graduate of the renowned Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, Nick Lim brings over 35 years of experience to the jazz music scene in Singapore. Joining Mediacorp in 1991 as resident pianist, composer, he wrote theme songs like Under One Roof and Phua Chu Kang, among many others. From 1997 to 2010, Nick served as the pianist for ChromaZone, the resident Jazz band of Harry’s Bar @ Boat Quay. Since 2011, he has worked as a freelance composer, music arranger, pianist extensively arranging and scoring for a variety of projects and advertisements.