A CHINESE composer will lead his multicultural band to demonstrate the charm of a unique style of fusion music today in New York City. Liu Dongfeng, composer, arranger and pianist, will perform his latest musical works, which fuse Chinese traditional melodies with American jazz harmonies and Caribbean rhythms, at the ShapeShifter Lab, a creative music and art hub in New York City. In addition to Grammy award-winning bassist John Benitez, the concert will also feature Chinese musicians, including Yang Feifei on the erhu, a two-stringed bowed instrument. “Chinese music culture has a time-honored history, which is not only the treasure of China, but also the treasure of the world,” said Liu, who is also a voting member of the Grammy Recording Academy. “Combining Chinese music with traditional jazz, we hope the concert will provide an accessible way for international audiences to understand Chinese culture,” he added. Born and raised in China, Liu felt a deep affinity for the music of the Caribbean. He released his first album “That Time” in 2014 and second album “China Caribe” in 2018. DownBeat, an American magazine devoted to jazz, blues and beyond, once commented that Liu’s music is “kaleidoscopic work that is global in scope.” (Xinhua) |