Trinidad-born Leon Foster Thomas has proved through his releases and live performances that the steel drum instrument can have a place in the jazz world. Winner of the World Steel Drum Competition as soloist and duet champion in 2002 and 2004 respectively, Leon has received critical acclaim, with When Steel Talks describing him as "an irrefutable virtuoso," and Venice Magazine calling him Venice Magazine called him "a musical wizard with a heart of gold".

On December 14th and 15th in Shanghai, and December 16th and 17th in Beijing, Blue Note will present you with the niche sounds of the jazz world, and take you to unlock new ways of playing jazz!