FoM 2026 / 40th ANNIVERSARY Season

Sunday, July 19, 3pm

Stephanie Chou Jazz Ensemble

Chou blends Chinese musical influences with Western jazz and pop to create a unique and vibrant musical world. Her music creates immediate cross-cultural connections and focuses on connecting with the audience.

voice, alto saxophone, erhu, viola, piano, bass, drums

“A stunning work that…shines light on a dark chapter of history.”  – 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, as it traverses sounds both old and new….Chou’s performance never wavers, and is a delight throughout.” – Broadway World  

Suggested donation: $15 adults, $10 students and seniors, free for ages 13 and under

No advance reservations. 

Learn more here.

2026 Friends of Music Schedule

April 19 – Invoke Multi-string Ensemble
May 17 – Hermitage Trio
June 21 – Ivalas Quartet
July 19 – Stephanie Chou Jazz Ensemble
August 16 – Gocha Abuladze, baritone & piano
September 27 – Pegasus: The Orchestra
October 18 – Sophia Stoyanovich, violin & Derek Wang, piano
November 15 – Shelest Piano Duo
December 6 – Cerus (Saxophone) Quartet