Time to jazz things up

Trumpet player Li Xiaochuan, who is the principal conductor of the big band, will join in the performances, as well as give a solo concert on Aug 27.

"We will premiere some new jazz works adapted from Chinese traditional music pieces. We are always keen on bringing out jazz music pieces that are original and independent," says Li.

"We gather those top Chinese jazz musicians on the same day, hoping to show audiences the country's jazz scene. Besides playing classic and popular jazz pieces, those musicians will perform their original works, which is a highlight of the festival," says Huang, adding that the performances on Aug 27 will be livestreamed.

"For audiences who may not be familiar with jazz music, they will get a sense of the music genre," adds Huang, who will perform with Li, pianist Qin Sifeng and Golden Buddha.