Stephanie Chou - Jazz at Lincoln Center - Appel Room

Stephanie Chou Live in the Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC Saturday January 10, 2026 Stephanie Chou - voice, alto saxophone, compositions/arrangements Kelly Lin - erhu Keiko Tokunaga - violin Jason Yeager - piano Bryan Copeland- bass Ronen Itzik - drums Stephanie Chou is a Chinese-American composer, saxophonist, and singer who seamlessly blends influences from her Chinese heritage with Western jazz and pop, fostering immediate cross-cultural connections and emphasizing audience engagement. She has graced prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, B.B. King's, Joe's Pub, SFJAZZ, as well as numerous international music festivals and venues. Chou's quintet features saxophone and vocals in Mandarin/English, complemented by Chinese violin(erhu), viola, and a jazz rhythm section, amplifying the universal appeal of her music to her ever-expanding fan base. The adventurous saxophonist and singer has two touring shows: Asian-Jazz Fusion, a resonant and harmonious project combining traditional Chinese music and classical influences with American jazz and pop; and Comfort Girl, an examination of the tragic history of Asian women abducted into sexual slavery in World War II. Asian Jazz Fusion show- Jazz at Lincoln Center - Appel Room SETLIST General’s Command In the Moon You'll See My Heart (trans/arr Chou) Making Tofu Eating Grapes Wo Yao Ni de Ai/I Want You To Be My Baby (Jon Hendricks/Grace Chang) Jasmine Flower Video by Zipline Media http://www.stephaniechoumusic.com Facebook:   / stephchoumusic   Instagram:   / scaltoids55   Youtube:    / @stephaniechou   Soundcloud:   / steph-chou-music   Twitter:   / stephchoumusic   “A stunning work that not only shines light on a dark chapter of history but also feels inspirational for contemporary listeners.” – DownBeat “One of New York’s most socially relevant and ambitious jazz talents." - New York Music Daily "A seamless blend of styles...creative and mesmerizing throughout...Chou’s performance never wavers, and is a delight throughout." - Broadway World "A singular equation fashioned out of an idiosyncratic array of influences...A beguiling body of tunes shaped by her Chinese American heritage and deep engagement with various jazz, folk and pop idioms.” - The Mercury News “...Chou’s virtuosity that makes her style all her own. … Chou’s performance dialing up and down in speed and intensity wonderfully… 'In The Moon You’ll See My Heart' was another excellent performance…She sang beautifully on the number, making it a real highlight of the set.” - Broadway World #Stephaniechou #Jazzatlincolncenter #Appelroom #nycmusicians #asianjazzfusion #chinesejazz #generalscommand #moonrepresentsmyheart #tofu #grapes #woyaonideai #crazyrichasians #jasmineflower #chinesemusic #chinesefolksongs #teresateng #yueliangdaibiaowodexin #jonhendricks #gracechang #molihua