ALI OMAR EL-FAROUK

Enjoy an intimate evening of swinging jazz and warm musical conversation at Bluebird Jazz Bar.

Led by Egyptian-Canadian guitarist and oud master Ali Omar El-Farouk, this special quartet brings together three of Bangkok’s finest and most active jazz musicians — Karla Silvestre on voice, Veerachit Tangsamutr on bass, and Tor Jazz on drums — for a festive night rooted in groove, listening, and shared energy.

With over 25 years of global performance experience, Ali draws from a deep musical background spanning jazz, Arabic classical music, flamenco, and beyond. Together, the quartet explores the jazz standards repertoire we all know and love, delivered through the classic voice-guitar–bass–drums formation.

Expect a solid swing, soulful improvisation, and a true four-way musical dialogue — musicians fully present, responding to one another in the moment, and letting the music unfold naturally.

THE BAND Karla Silvestre – Voice Ali Omar El-Farouk – Guitar Veerachit Tangsamutr – Bass Tor Jazz – Drums

A performance not to be missed!

Doors open at 8:30 PM. We play two sets, starting the first set at 9 PM.

Ali Omar El-Farouk Quartet is a world-fusion ensemble bringing together four of Bangkok’s most accomplished musicians under the direction of Egyptian-Canadian oud player and composer Ali Omar El-Farouk. Blending the rich traditions of Arabic maqam with jazz and global improvisational practices, the quartet creates a sound that is both deeply rooted in heritage and strikingly contemporary in expression.


The ensemble’s repertoire features original compositions alongside carefully crafted arrangements of Arabic and Middle Eastern classics, reinterpreted through a modern, cross-cultural lens. Centered around the oud, an instrument seldom heard in Bangkok’s music scene, the music invites listeners into a nuanced dialogue between Eastern melodic traditions and Western harmonic language.


Presented at the Siam Society, this performance highlights the artistic and cultural intersections that emerge when musical traditions travel, adapt, and evolve across borders. It forms part of Ali Omar El-Farouk’s final concert series in Bangkok before his return to Egypt, offering audiences a distinctive and meaningful musical experience.


Lineup: * Ali Omar El-Farouk – oud * Jirawat Kantha – piano/keyboard * Anna Wongman – upright bass * Paponpat Nawilaijaroen – drums