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Meet Eugene Pao, Hong Kong’s premier jazz guitarist and a trailblazer who made history as the first Hong Kong jazz artist to sign with an international label. Over a career spanning from the mid-1990s to the present, Pao has shaped the sound of contemporary jazz in Asia with a distinctive voice that blends melodic creativity with technical mastery. His work has earned recognition across Asia, including a 2022 title as Asia’s Most Influential Hong Kong figure and a 1992 Hong Kong Film Award nomination for Best Original Score, underscoring his versatility as both a performer and a composer.