Artists - Yamaha - Thailand

Phil Woods

The name Phil Woods evokes in most jazz fans the image of a sizzling hot tone and an intensely driving rhythmic pulse, as well as improvisations that grab listeners and never release. He's an alto saxophone player (and clarinetist) whose lineage is clearly rooted in Charlie Parker, Benny Carter and Johnny Hodges.

Jaturong Dussadee

Jaturong is now a trumpeter with Thai artists “Singto Numchok” (Lucky Band) and “Zao Za-dung Band”. He is the band director of Debsirin School Band. He is also a music composer and music arranger.

Nuttakamon Supattranont

Nuttakamon Supattranont is a section trumpeter with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.

Polwit Opapant

Polwit Opapant is a renowned Thai composer and music educator, celebrated for his innovative Intervalic Approach technique.

Mathieu Dufour

Mathieu Dufour is principal flute of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, a position he has held since 1999. Before coming to Chicago, he was principal flute solo of the Paris National Opera Orchestra from 1996 to 1999. Prior to his appointment there, he served as principal flute solo of the Orchestra National du Capitole de Toulouse for three years.

Dave Koz

In a career spanning two decades, Dave Koz has established himself as a platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host, and instrumental music advocate. A six-time GrammyR nominee, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009.

Gusto Saxophone

Gusto Saxophone Quartet is an accomplished, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking ensemble that has made a mark as one of Southeast Asia’s leading saxophone quartets dedicated to contemporary music. Founded in 2017 by students from Mahidol University’s College of Music.

Apivut Minalai

Apivut ( Junt ) Minalai (b. 1981) Director of Bands , arranger, conductor, and winds music educator. Apivut ( Junt ) Minalai is a Director of Bands and official Teacher of Performing Arts Department in Suranari Witthaya School from Nakhorn - Rachasima, Thailand.

Rêver Saxophone Quartet

Rêver Saxophone Quartet is an accomplished ensemble from Thailand, established in 2022. The founding members: Nonthapat Chaiviratnukul, Thitipol Piseskul, Pattranant Pliensakul, and Puttinun Thanyasirin- are known for their high level of artistry and musical interpretation.

Tipok Phinitsakul

Tipok Phinitsakul, a native of Thailand, is a distinguished flutist, educator, and Yamaha Artist celebrated for his contributions to music education and performance. Recognized as one of the leading flute teachers in the country, Tipok has guided many students to success in prestigious competitions at both national and international levels, as well as to top distinctions in the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) exams.