Chinese Jazz

Chinese jazz is a rich and enchanting genre that seamlessly melds the improvisational and expressive nature of jazz with traditional Chinese musical elements. In this fusion, the pentatonic scales, erhu tones, and the delicate pluck of guqin coexist with the soulful brass of trumpets and the resonant hum of a double bass. Artists like 徐崇育 and 葉賀璞 embody the genre's tradition-meets-innovation spirit by infusing contemporary jazz techniques with Chinese folk melodies. This results in a soundscape that is at once familiar and exotic, bridging the East and the West in harmonious syncopation. Bands such as 無限融合樂團 exemplify the collaborative essence of jazz, while singers like Joanna Wang introduce a vocal dimension that weaves Chinese lyricism into jazzy arrangements, creating a uniquely soul-stirring musical experience.

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張雄關

Album - 10 Tracks - Released December 12, 2023