The Geraldine Laurent trio with

Guo Yazhi

Dongguan, Yulan theatre: 24th of may

Shenzhen, Poly Theatre: 25th of may

Wuhan, Qintai Theatre: 26th of may

Beijing, Forbidden City Hall: 28th of may

Geraldine Laurent, Saxophonist

Initially interested in classical music, she developed her talents as a saxophonist. After playing in various groups she obtained a degree in Musicology, she produced music in her name as part of a quartet and was also invited to play in other groups. Renowned as an outstanding Jazz player, she has great spirit and originality, she has played since 2005 with the Time Out trio with Yonu Zelnik and Laurent Bataille

Yoni Zelnik, Double Bass

Born in Israel in 1975, Yoni Zelnik started playing the electric bass before the double bass. He moved to Paris to concentrate on his Jazz playing and continue his studies at the Paris conservatory. With growing success this much in demand double bass player has played with many big name Jazz players and regularly plays alongside G¨¦raldine Laurent.

Laurent Bataille, Drums

At the end of his studies at the Dante Agostini national drum school, Laurent Bataille received the congratulations of the jury. He continued his studies in Boston where he met his first musical collaborators with whom he toured and played at various european and international festivals.. He then met G¨¦raldine Laurent who along with Yoni Zelnik then formed the Time Out trio, they then played at the Juan Les Pins Jazz competition.

Le suona

The Suona;Chinese Oboe

The instrument played bu Guo Yazhi ¨C the Suona ¨C is an old Chinese instrument, invented many centuries ago. Similar to a trumpet this instrument was originally used in processions or to accompany theatrical performances. The Suona gives life to animated, warm and exciting musical performances.

Guo Yazhi

Guo Yazhi has extended the capacities of the suona to contemporary music. Thanks to his training at the Beijing music conservatory, he has rejvenated this musical instrument which saw him in 1995 rewarded by the Ministry of Culture. After producing several albums and becoming a teacher of high renknown, he also plays with various orchestras and famously played for Bill Clinton when he came to China.