JZ Festival Shanghai

21/01/2026

BIG NEWS! “JZ Festival” wins a major award at Forbes China 2025

On January 20, 2026, at the highly anticipated “2025 Forbes China Cultural & Sports IP Value Awards,” JZ Festival Shanghai, the flagship brand under JZ Music, stood out among numerous outstanding nominees thanks to its exceptional cultural influence, innovative culture–tourism integration model, and sustained creative vitality.

The festival was honored with the prestigious “Reputation Benchmark Performing Arts IP – Integrated Culture & Tourism IP” award, and notably became the only music festival IP selected by Forbes China in 2025.

Ren Yuqing, Founder of JZ Music and JZ Festival, was also invited to participate in the forum “Industrialization Pathways of Cultural IP,” where he shared insights into the journey and development of the jazz industry.

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18/12/2025

Check the 2025 JZ Festival Recap Video! See you next year!

From October 18–26, Shanghai transformed into a true global capital of jazz, hosting a one-of-a-kind Music Expo that brought unforgettable energy to the city...

17/12/2025

Laura Fygi & 小野リサ - lisa ono & JZ All-Star Orchestra at 2025 JZ Festival on Oct 24, Shanghai
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Conductor：王凯基
Vocal：Laura Fygi、Lisa Ono
Saxophone：Alec Haavik、Dr. Murray James Morrison、Mike Hirsch、陈辛璐、陈煦之
Flute：赵苏延
Trumpet：Jeremy Sinclair、Antonio Ximénez、姜逸都、高翊钧
Trombone：曹侃、Dmytro Yatsulyak、沈彤舟、梁音
String：刘星、王琰婕、刘沁妤、韩炫聪、赵红燕、尤玥、高盛寒、范尊毅、王璐、王俊凯、苏峋冰
Harp：权宁玫
Piano：曾皓
Guitar：Ricardo Vogt
Bass：Joseph Han、任宇清
Drums：Charles Foldesh
Percussion：Toby Senior Vega
Photos by Major Z Studio
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16/12/2025

Hiatus Kaiyote Live at 2025 JZ Festival · Shanghai · Oct 25 ✨

A night of future soul, deep grooves, and boundless imagination. 🎷🌌

Lineup
Nai Palm · Vocals / Guitar
Simon Mavin · Keyboards
Perrin Moss · Drums / Percussion
Paul Bender · Bass

📸 Photos by Major Z Studio


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15/12/2025

Ghost-Note, 2025 JZ Festival in Shanghai on Oct 26! ✨
Pure funk energy on stage — with a special moment featuring Perrin Moss of Hiatus Kaiyote joining in. What an unforgettable night! 🥁🔥
- Lineup -
Robert Sput Searight - Drums
JayMck - Bass
Peter Knudsen - Guitar
Dominique Xavier Taplin - Keys
Mackenzie - Vocals
Jonathan Mones - Alto Sax & Flute
Alex Wasily - Trombone
Photos by Major Z Studio
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12/12/2025

Robben Ford at 2025 JZ Festival on Oct 25!🎸
LINE-UP
Guitar/Vocal: Robben Ford Music
B3 Organ: Jonny Henderson
Drums: Jamie Murray
Photos by Major Z Studio
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10/12/2025

YELLOW黄宣: KIND OF YELLOW CONCERT on 2025 JZ Festival, Oct 26
Photos by Major Z Studio
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09/12/2025

Insights, inspiration, and improvisation — a look back at the Jazz Forum and Masterclasses at the 2025 JZ Festival. 🎷✨
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08/12/2025

✨ A look back at the 2025 JZ Festival Music Market!

More than a jazz celebration — it was a place to listen, wander, taste, discover, and dance. 🎷💛

Vinyl stalls, handmade crafts, coffee, snacks, and all kinds of treasures filled the streets. A Music Market where you could eat, drink, groove, and stumble upon something you didn’t know you loved.

Here, jazz wasn’t just music — it became a street party. 🎉🛍️

Photos by Major Z Studio

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05/12/2025

Jazz pop-ups appeared at every corner — little surprises that lit up the streets throughout the 2025 JZ Festival. 🎷✨
Photos by Major Z Studio
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