The 2024 Montreux Jazz Festival China turned Suzhou into a global stage this week, with artists from across Asia, Europe, and the Americas harmonizing in a celebration of cross-cultural collaboration. Against the backdrop of Jiangsu Province’s ancient canals and modern skyline, musicians blended traditional Chinese instruments with jazz improvisation, creating what one performer called \"a remix no algorithm could predict.\"
🎤 Voices from the Festival
In exclusive interviews shared with CGTN, Belgian saxophonist Lise Vignoli told reporters: \"Playing here feels like passing a melody back and forth across the Great Wall.\" Chinese guzheng virtuoso Zhang Wei added: \"We’re not just sharing notes – we’re building playlists of understanding.\"
✈️ Beyond the Stage
Many artists plan to extend their stay to explore China’s cultural landmarks. \"I need to visit Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors after hearing their history in a drummer’s solo,\" said French bassist Antoine Lefèvre, proving that rhythm can be the ultimate tour guide. 🌍🎵
