Free concert for the public, featuring a jazz ensemble led by Stephanie Chou with erhu musician, Andy Lin. The first act will highlight jazz arrangements of Chinese folk songs and original compositions by Stephanie Chou. Followed by a screening of the silent film, “The Curse of Quon Gwon” accompanied by live music from the jazz ensemble.

The Curse of Quon Gwon (Dir. Marion E. Wong, 1916, 33min.) is a pioneering, partially lost silent film, and the earliest known Chinese-American feature film. It’s one of the first films directed by a woman in the United States.The members of a Chinese family living in the US have a curse put upon them for becoming too “westernized”.

Stephanie Chou (composer/saxophonist/singer) seamlessly blends influences from her Chinese heritage with Western jazz and pop to create a bracingly original sound. With her band, she will bring a unique cross-cultural expression and artistic vision to the stage for an evening treat for cinephiles and music aficionados alike. These vibrant scores pair music and movies in both traditional and innovative ways.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:‍ ‍Stephanie Chou is a composer/saxophonist/singer who blends influences from her Chinese heritage with Western jazz and pop to create a bracingly original sound. She’s performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Joe’s Pub, City Winery, and in jazz festivals across the US and Asia where her music creates immediate cross-cultural connections