Dec 8: Mike Moreno
The acclaimed jazz guitarist has toured and performed with genre stalwarts like The Joshua Redman Elastic Band, Robert Glasper, Terence Blanchard and Wynton Marsalis. In addition to performing his solo works including tracks from last year’s Lotus, he will be leading a pre-show master course on improvisation.
Dec 8, 7.30-9pm (masterclass) and 9.30-11pm (concert), RMB100-120 (masterclass) and RMB120-150 (show). Wooden Box Cafe, see event listing.
Dec 8: Yuna
The Malaysian singer-songwriter is one of the most exciting names in R&B rising to international prominence since her 2012 collage with Pharrell, ‘Live Your Life.’ DJ Premier and Usher guest on her latest disc, Chapters, which is in the running for best R&B album of 2016.
Dec 8, 8.30-10pm, RMB120-180. On Stage.
Dec 8: Li Xiaochuan
The standout trumpeter caps off a stellar year that’s seen him collaborating live with Grammy Award winners Gast Waltzing and Eddie Gómez with the release of his newest disc, Initial. For more, check out our interview with Li Xiaochuan.
Dec 8, 9pm-late, RMB50. JZ Club.
Dec 9: Kovlo
The Swiss post-rock group bring their grandiose soundscapes to QSW Culture Center as part of their eight-city China tour.
Dec 9, 8.30pm, RMB120. QSW Culture Center.
Dec 9: Tomahawk
Since forming in 1992, Tomahawk has been at the forefront of Chinese metal. They’re still going strong, bringing their massive national tour to Yuyintang to support their Modern Sky released latest disc, Deep Sea.
Dec 9, 9pm-late, RMB80-100. Yuyintang.
Dec 10: Kenichiro Nishihara
For two decades, Nishihara has been a big figure in Japan’s jazz hip hop scene as an arranger, composer and producer. He brings his rich sound to MAO Livehouse to preview his upcoming latest album.
Dec 10, 8.30-10pm, RMB180-230. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
Dec 10: Sinatra Tribute Concert
The always dapper Frank Bray leads the 17-piece Pearl Big Band as conducted by Antonio Ximenez through a tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes. Dress to impress as Bray croons Frank Sinatra classics from ‘My Way’ to ‘New York, New York.’
Dec 10, 9pm, RMB180-220. The Pearl.
Dec 10: Harley's Rock Showcase
A trio of hometown heroes rock the Xuhui livehouse, featuring Limousine, Hogchoker and Double Free.
Dec 10, 9.30pm, free entry. Harley's Underground, see event listing.
Dec 10: Smegma Riot!
Hesher Has Culture presents another night of spazzy punk rock at Yuyintang with the Kunming born Italian punk group joined by hometown heroes Round Eye, Dirty Fingers and Sino Hearts.
Dec 10, 10pm-late, RMB60. Yuyintang.
Dec 11: T.O.W + The Molds
This Beijing super-duo unites Yang Fan (former guitarist of riot grrl originals Hang on the box turned acclaimed singer-songwriter-producer) with The Molds’ Liu Ge. Their experimental duo makes their Shanghai debut with support from The Molds and Shanghai standouts, Nonplus of Color.
Dec 11, 9pm, RMB60-80. Harley's Underground, see event listing.
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