A Tantalising Tribute to Jimmy Boyle

By Ch’ng Shi P’ng

February 2017 PHOTO ESSAY
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It was a nostalgic tribute – one of a son to his father – as James P.S. Boyle, with the ensemble The James Boyle Trio, played the late Jimmy Boyle’s songs at the Penang International Jazz Festival in December last year.Jimmy was Malaysia’s top jazz pianist/composer, and one of Penang’s most illustrious musical icons. Born in Penang and educated at St. Xavier’s Institution, his musical vision was stunning and his music abilities were years ahead of his time. It comes...

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