Blending the emotional depth of traditional Korean music with the expressive language of contemporary jazz and classical, Gray by Silver makes their exciting debut at the K-Music Festival. Showcasing brand-new works from their upcoming third album, set for release this autumn, the quartet invites audiences into a sound world that is both deeply rooted and forward-looking.

Formed in 2016, Gray by Silver are led by pianist-composer HanBin Lee, joined by the ethereal vocals of HanYul Lee, the evocative daegeum (bamboo flute) of Taehyun Kim, and the dynamic percussion of Yedarm Pak. In an ever-accelerating musical landscape, Gray by Silver offers a quiet yet compelling voice — one that embraces improvisation, stillness, and poetic reflection. Their presence on this stage reflects a different facet of Korea’s contemporary soundscape today.

The quartet’s recent international appearances include Lincoln Center in New York, Colours of Ostrava in the Czech Republic, and Jodhpur RIFF in India, alongside festival invitations in Denmark, Japan, and China. Their 2024 album Eternal Gray received the Best Jazz Album award at the Seoul Music Awards.

GRAY BY SILVER

HanBin Lee Piano 

HanYul Lee Vocals

Taehyun Kim Daegeum

Yedarm Pak Drums

The K-Music Festival is organised by the Korean Cultural Centre UK in partnership with Serious. This show is presented with RAH as part of Late Night Jazz in the Elgar Room.

Discover the K-Music Festival 2025 Programme here.