Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai presented an evening of jazz, vintage songs, folk music, and pop-inflected fusion, led by Huang Ye and performed by his band alongside a string quartet from Senza New Strings.
Titled Jazzical, the programme marked Huang’s latest and most recent instalment in his ongoing exploration of “Shanghai-style” jazz, shaped by the city’s long history of cultural exchange and musical cross-pollination. Enhanced by laser projections and a large screen, the performance was staged as a special event hosted by JALCSH in celebration of the upcoming Year of the Horse in the Lunar calendar.
Walter Blanding, JALC’s Ambassador to Shanghai, who relocated to the city four months ago, opened the evening with remarks that seamlessly blended English and Chinese greetings.
His presence and residency have been widely regarded as a boost to JALCSH’s artistic profile, enriching both its roster and overall musical standards.
