Queens Jazz Trail Concert: Jonny Kao & His 17-Piece Instrument
Thursday, July 30, 2026
7:00 PM
Kupferberg Center for the Arts
65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11367
Scheduled
About This Event
Composer-arranger John Yao brings John Yao & His 17-Piece Instrument to the Kupferberg Center for the Arts as part of the Queens Jazz Trail. Yao, whose work spans big-band writing and jazz education, presents original charts built around dense brass voicings, layered sections and clear rhythmic architecture, treating the ensemble as a single instrument and emphasizing orchestration alongside improvisation.
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John Yao
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John Yao & His 17-Piece Instrument
John Yao & His 17-Piece Instrument is a large-ensemble project led by composer and arranger John Yao, whose work spans big-band writing and jazz education. At New York City performances, including the Kupferberg Center for the Arts, the group presents original charts built around dense brass voicings, layered sections, and clear rhythmic architecture.