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Toby Mak is a outstanding jazz trumpet player, composer, arranger and music producer from Australia. He is known in the Chinese jazz world for his emotional and elegant trumpet playing. Since moving to Shanghai in 2005, Toby Mak has been invited to record more than 40 albums in different musical styles.

Chillin jazz from outa space. Electronics meet jazz. Loops meet improvisation. Groovy licks meet ambient soundscapes

Shanghai-based chekov is a modular live music project combining electronics with jazz improvisation: sound collages of samples, loops, and beats merge with the live band into a dynamic sonic experience. Due to it’s modular structure, chekov plays in different line-ups ranging from two to six or more musicians, being able to customize and adjust to different settings. Apart from trumpet, sax, keys, guitar, bass and drums, chekov also features rap vocals and chinese folk instruments such as erhu, playing to sets of ambient and groovy electronics triggered live on stage - all adding up to a special mixture of sonic flavors.

Formed by keyboard player Jianyi Huang, saxophone player Wilson Chen, and drummer Jhonny Joseph, J3 Trio has release their debut album “Redman” whose genre is fusion, funk, rock and modern jazz. Under the influence of western music, their music combines tradition with the modern element which is unique to this trio.J3 Trio released their second album Op. 2 Crystal Purple in the end of 2017.

As a professional jazz piano and keyboard artist, Zhu Mang has a wealth of performance experience. He lives in Shanghai and he is frequently active in the creation and performance of various musical styles. His talent has been recognized and praised by many jazz masters, and has the opportunity to share the stage with many famous international artists, such as the Swedish jazz trombone and singer Nils Landgren、the young American jazz Alto saxophonist Alex Han.

In 2017, Zhu Mang went to the Netherlands to study for a master's degree in jazz at the Prince Claus Conservatoire , which gave him a deeper understanding of jazz improvisation and creation, and be praised by Don Braden, Joris Teepe, Gene Jackson, Freddie Bryant, JD. Walter and other famous jazz masters. During this time, he also went to New York as a short-term visiting scholar for a half-year jazz study, with the opportunity to be guided by famous jazz pianists such as Kevin Hays, John Escreet, and Taylor Eigsti. In June 2019, he received a master's degree in jazz music from the Prince Claus Conservatoire in the Netherlands.

These South Americas musicians have traveled far and wide, sharing their brand of Cuban music at every stop. Being the most strong and dynamic Latin band on the scene of Shanghai, this group brings all the best rhythms from Latin America, performing with passion and happiness and giving a perfect match for the night. Drawing from their diverse cultural backgrounds, you will hear influences from their South American roots. Armed with a variety of instruments, their sound evokes feelings of excitement and beauty. When the Latin Project takes to the stage, don’t be surprised if their music moves you to dance!

Lufy has been in contact with music for 30 years and started playing jazz 17 years ago with keyboard synthesizers. In singing, he has participated in many national competitions and won the final place. In 2014, he became a contestant in the“Chinese Idol” and attracted a lot of attention. He was evaluated as "the best keyboard player" by Han Hong and other mentors. In 2020, he participated in the “Me to us” and formed MiLK band, acted as the keyboard player and arranger.

Guitarist Greg Smith is the band captain of 'The Royal Hombres' and the music director of the famed music pub 'Cotton Club'  in Shanghai as well. He has rich experience in performance.The Royal Hombres has more than ten years of performing experience. It has become the oldest and most well-known blues band in Shanghai, their music reflects an eclectic mix of blues, jazz and funk. Yiko is a Blues and Jazz singer based in Shanghai. She graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2014, majoring in vocal performance.In the years since she's returned to shanghai, she've been house vocalist Cotton Club，and various other venues all around china.