The Great American Songbook

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.

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.

Ratchaphon Roopkajorn, known as “Nun,” is a professional bassist and musician who graduated from the Faculty of Music at Silpakorn University in 2013.

He has worked professionally as a musician since 2010, performing across a wide range of styles including Blues, Jazz, Pop, Soul, and Rock. From 2009 to 2015, he performed with The Public Mansion and contributed to original music projects released through SpicyDisc. He later developed the side project “NoNe,” with music released through ZebRecord in Hua Hin.

His international and collaborative experience includes performing with UK pianist Dan Costa in 2024, appearing with Hua Hin Young Chronicles at the Moscow Jazz Festival 2024, and performing with American blues guitarist Bobby Messano in 2025.

In addition to performing, Nun has taught bass and piano to young students since 2016.

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.

Andreas Kuenzi, known as “Andy,” is a pianist, composer, and arranger with a background in both classical music and jazz. He studied in Bern, Switzerland, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Music and Music Pedagogy, followed by a Master’s degree from the Swiss Jazz School.

Throughout his career, he has performed with Swiss and international musicians including Ed Neumeister, Sandy Patton, Umberto Arlatti, John Aram, Lars Lindvall, Gianni Basso, Keiichi Hashimoto, and Bernita Bush.

His musical projects have spanned Switzerland and Thailand and include Ellington’s Sacred Concert, the Romeo and Juliet Musical, and Mozart Goes Jazz with the Thai-German Choir and Bangkok Symphony Orchestra.

He also recorded with Switzerland’s Uptown Big Band and has played with the Hua Hin Jazz Quintet since 2015.