New York Jazz Reimagined in Taipei - Sappho Live Jazz

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A hub of jazz and blues that thrives on experimentation and innovation, while valuing the personal expression of musicians, this lively venue with its spontaneous and improvisational performance atmosphere draws many jazz artists. It has also become an essential stop for numerous international jazz masters visiting Taiwan.
When was the last time you listened to jazz? Was it the classic compilation of Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra on Spotify, a film by Woody Allen or Damien Chazelle, or perhaps the endless loop of Jazz Coffee playing in your favorite café yesterday? Jazz can be said to be ubiquitous in our lives. This music, known as "JAZZ," originated in the southern United States in the late 19th century and rose to prominence in New Orleans during the 1920s. It spread north to Chicago and east to New York, flourishing around the world with the Big Apple's influence. This distinctive, versatile music that allows musicians to improvise freely has taken on different characteristics and nuances in Taiwan. One of the best examples of this is Sappho Live Jazz on Linsen North Road. Here, many young jazz musicians who have studied in the United States and Europe have returned to inject new vitality into the live jazz scene in Taiwan.
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