"Some Enchanted Evening" is a show tune from the 1949 musical Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. Our evening’s programme will celebrate the music of Rodgers, Hart and Hammerstein, legendary songwriters who wrote a series of musicals dazzling Broadway, and offered the world timeless jazz standards, such as "My Funny Valentine," "Where Or When," "The Lady Is A Tramp," "Spring Is Here," "Falling In Love with Love," and "Bewitched.
"Some Enchanted Evening" is a show tune from the 1949 musical Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. Our evening’s programme will celebrate the music of Rodgers, Hart and Hammerstein, legendary songwriters who wrote a series of musicals dazzling Broadway, and offered the world timeless jazz standards, such as "My Funny Valentine," "Where Or When," "The Lady Is A Tramp," "Spring Is Here," "Falling In Love with Love," and "Bewitched.
ABOUT RODGERS, HART & HAMMERSTEIN AND THE THEME “SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
ABOUT RODGERS, HART & HAMMERSTEIN AND THE THEME “SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
"Some Enchanted Evening" is a show tune from the 1949 musical Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. Our evening’s programme will celebrate the music of Rodgers, Hart and Hammerstein, legendary songwriters who wrote a series of musicals dazzling Broadway, and offered the world timeless jazz standards, such as "My Funny Valentine," "Where Or When," "The Lady Is A Tramp," "Spring Is Here," "Falling In Love with Love," and "Bewitched.
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Louis Soliano
Cultural Medallion recipient Louis Soliano is a towering figure in Singapore’s music history and one of Southeast Asia’s most respected jazz musicians. A master drummer, percussionist, and smooth jazz vocalist, Soliano has had an illustrious career spanning over six decades, helping to lay the foundations of Singapore’s modern jazz scene and inspiring generations of musicians across the region.
Born into the renowned Soliano musical family, Louis was immersed in music from an early age and began performing professionally in his teens. By the 1960s, he had already established himself as a top-tier musician, performing in prestigious venues and jazz clubs throughout Asia, including residencies in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Manila, and Tokyo. His impeccable sense of rhythm, musical versatility, and elegant stage presence quickly earned him a reputation among international artists and audiences alike.
​​Over the years, Louis Soliano has collaborated with global legends such as Matt Monro, Shirley Bassey, and Sarah Vaughan, and shared the stage with leading jazz musicians from around the world. Whether behind the drums or crooning a jazz standard, his performances are known for their warmth, sophistication, and emotional depth.
In recognition of his lifelong contribution to Singapore’s cultural and musical landscape, Soliano was awarded the Cultural Medallion in 2018, the nation’s highest artistic honour. He remains one of the rare musicians who seamlessly bridges classic jazz traditions with contemporary sensibilities.
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​Beyond his personal achievements, Soliano is also a beloved mentor and educator, having nurtured and influenced countless younger artists in the region. His legacy is not only one of artistic excellence, but also of generosity, resilience, and unwavering dedication to the craft.
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Today, Louis Soliano continues to perform and inspire, his artistry as refined and relevant as ever. His life’s work is a testament to the enduring spirit of jazz and its power to transcend borders and generations.