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Crowned with 9 Grammy Awards and 43 Grammy Nominations
Three legendary jazz masters
A long-awaited summit dialogue
Coming to Shanghai for the first time!
On August 23, 2026, the Shanghai Oriental Art Center, in collaboration with Jazz Linkin Park, will present the John Patitucci × Chris Potter × Brian Blade Trio.
With his Grammy-nominated album "Spirit Fall," he presents an unrepeatable, once-in-a-lifetime, world-class jazz feast through the ultimate artistic form of a piano-free trio.
—Highlights—
An irreplaceable rarity, a milestone moment in jazz history.
A legendary trio of masters makes their mainland debut, marking the first time they have performed together in mainland China.
John and Brian return to China for the second time with an upgraded lineup after a two-year hiatus, bringing their peak trio back with a bang.
Exclusive to the Grammys Live: The China premiere of the Grammy-nominated album "Spirit Fall," featuring tracks of unparalleled quality!
—Track List—
Think Fast, Pole Star, Deluge on 7th Avenue, Thoughts and Dreams, Spirit Fall, Lipim, Silent Prayer, House of Jade, Light in the Darkness, Sonrisa, Mali, Freedom Suite, House of Jade, Visa, Without a Song
*The program is subject to change and may vary depending on the live performance.
John Patitucci (Bass) | A legendary jazz bassist and acoustic/electric bass player, he has been at the forefront of the jazz scene for over 30 years, active in various musical styles. He has won four Grammy Awards and received over 20 nominations, and has also recorded numerous other Grammy-winning albums. Representative works include: the pure bass solo album *Soul of the Bass*, the live album *Live in Italy*, the composition "Hypocrisy", and the documentary soundtrack *Chicago America’s Hidden War*.
Chris Potter (Saxophone) | A contemporary master of jazz saxophone, he is a world-class soloist, outstanding composer, and exceptional band leader, hailed as one of the leading musicians of his generation. Down Beat called him "one of the most studied and imitated saxophonists in the world," Jazz Times praised him as "internationally renowned," and jazz saxophone veteran Dave Liebman stated that he is "one of the world's top musicians." In a 2008 Down Beat readers' poll, he ranked second only to Sonny Rollins. His improvisational skills are profound, and he is the youngest recipient of the Danish Jazzpar Award in history.
Brian Blade (Drums) | A legendary and spiritual drummer, a philosopher of modern jazz rhythm. Brian Blade possesses a unique and highly recognizable playing technique, integrating traditional jazz performance paradigms with the musical essence of his predecessors. He has set a benchmark for more powerful swing performance in modern jazz and is a crucial inheritor in the history of jazz, bridging the past and the future.