JQ Whitcomb

JQ Whitcomb JQ Whitcomb has been deep in Shanghai's jazz scene since arriving in 2003, performing regularly all over town as well as teaching at the JZ School and directing the music side of things at China's biggest foreign-owned radio broadcaster, Soulfire. Today, he writes about the best jazz... continue reading on Shanghaiist

JZ Club has started hosting concerts at the Shanghai Center Theater (the one in the Portman Ritz-Carlton building) and the next one is tomorrow (Friday, that is). This show is featuring Bob James, the smooth jazz pianist who recently recorded his album "Angels of Shanghai" here in town with a... continue reading on Shanghaiist

George Benson and Al Jarreau this Saturday If you haven't heard about this concert yet, then you probably don't ride in taxis, watch TV, browse any of Shanghai's bigger magazines or websites, and don't have friends who are into this kind of music. Either that or you're really good at... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Concert promoting "The Color of Love" at twocities gallery this Friday We're big fans of the music Steve and Jasmine have done on this album, which we've had the privilege of listening to in pre-release form. All the music on there is fantastic, and it's a surprise that such simple... continue reading on Shanghaiist

These three fantastic jazz vocalists will do a unique performance this Saturday night at a venue we haven't been to yet, called Lounge 18 (18 on the bund, 4F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Lu, near Nanjing Lu). Coco says it's a fantastic space, which means it should be perfect for the... continue reading on Shanghaiist