Lawrence Ku Jazz Trio

Lawrence Ku Trio is: Lawrence Ku (顾忠山，Guitar) Xia Jia (夏佳, Piano) Bei Bei (贝贝, Drum) Time: Jan. 18, 21:00 Ticket: 50/40(Pre-Sale) Venue: Jianghu Bar Tel: 64014611, 18610087613 Lawrence Ku: www.lawrenceku.com one of the most influential jazz musicians and educators in China.  Born and raised in Los Angeles, Lawrence has made China his home for over ten years.  Since late 2005, he has been living in Shanghai.  He is principal of the JZ School (www.jz-school.com). He has previously resided in Beijing, where he performed regularly and taught at the Midi School of Music and the Beijing Contemporary Music Institute, and Boston.       Lawrence leads several projects including The Lawrence Ku Septet (which recorded and released its first CD “Process” in 2007), The Red Groove Project, and two versions of the Lawrence Ku Trio.  His groups have been featured at the Helsinki Jazz Festival, Beijing Ninegates Jazz Festival, the Shanghai International Jazz Festival, the JZ Music Festival, The Hong Kong International Jazz Festival and others.  He is also involved in several other projects as a sideman or co-leader.  As one of the most significant jazz educators in China, Lawrence has taught hundreds of students from all over China       As part of the diverse and constantly growing music scene in Shanghai, he has performed with musicians from all over the world, including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Laura Fygi, Shunza, Sinne Eeg, Jon Morrison, David Friesen, Ryan Kisor, David Braid, Alex Riel, Benjamin Koppel, Chris Washburne, Ole Mathisen, Teemu Viinikainen, Niklas Winter, Eugene Pao, Peter Scherr, Campbell Ryga, Cennet Jonsson, James Danderfer, Steinar Nickelsen, Simon Barker, Andy Hunter, Victor Noriega, etc.