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		Coco Zhao- vocals Enrolled by Shanghai Conservatory of Music and majored in composition in 1993, Coco studied under professor Zhao Xiaosheng. At first studying Chinese traditional music he started dedicating himself to the study of modern music, especially jazz. In 1997, Coco had the great honor of co-operating with world famous jazz vocalist Betty Carter at her performance at the International jazz festival in Shanghai. Since 1994 famous jazz festivals in France, Holland, Spain, England, Switzerland, Thailand, and Hong Kong had invited him to perform. In 1997 he was invited by Partisan Radio station Europe One to appear in a jazz music program entitled “La Boite de Jazz”; meanwhile performing in multiple renowned jazz bars in Paris. The local media described him as “ The Boy Billy Holiday from China”. During a stay in Germany, Coco performed and studied with Udo Lindenburg, Axel Zwingerberg, and Vince Weber. Recently Coco’s band entitled “Possicobilities”, were featured at the Montreal International Jazz Festival in June of 2006 in Canada, with an attendance of over 15,000 people. Peng Fei- violin Peng Fei graduated with the highest distinction from Shanghai Conservatory of Music on classical violin performance, the Royal Brussels Music Conservatory of THE HAGUE with whom studied from saxophonist John Ruocco. He also wrote the theme songs and dubs for the advertising of many international brands, TV commercials, documentaries, TV dramas, and movies. He has been invited as a performer and a director at places such as: 2002- German Castal Jazz Festival, 2003- Macau International Jazz festival (with jazz great Eugene Pao), 2005- Singapore Art and Chinese festival, 2005- Hong Kong international art festival (All that Shanghai jazz), 2005- Hong Kong International Jazz festival (Coco Zhao/Peng Fei), 2006- Malaysian Miri international Jazz Festival (All that Shanghai Jazz), 2006- Canadian Montreal International jazz Festival (Possicobilities) Huang Jianyi- piano Primarily Huang Jianyi was a music educator, art director, and accompanist in the string and wind department of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. In 1999 he founded Footprint jazz band, which was active in the grand jazz scene. He also studied jazz piano at the Berklee College of music, U.S.A, with greats such as Paul Schmeling, Ray Santisi, Joanne Brackeen, Lasfzlo Gardony, and Joe Lovano. Currently he is completing his master’s degree in jazz piano performance at Rutger’s University where he studies with legends Stanley Cowell, Victor Lewis, Ralph Bowen, and Conrad Herwig. He has also performed in the most sought of jazz bar “blue note” in New York City. E.J. Parker- bass E.J. Parker began playing bass at the age of fifteen in Cleveland, Ohio. During high school E.J. played at many of the top jazz clubs in town. After high school Parker won a scholarship to attend The Dana School of music, where he majored in jazz performance under the direction of Tony Leonardi. While in college E.J. performed with the likes of Kenny Burrell, Cyrus Chestnut, and Joanne Brackeen. After college Parker toured with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. After some time on the road E.J. returned to freelancing, teaching jazz clinics, and doing recording sessions for all genres of music. Currently E.J. lives in Shanghai, China; here he has worked at The House of Blues and Jazz, as well as many other clubs performing all styles of music. During this time he also performed at the first international jazz fest in Helsinki, Finland. Chris Trzcinski- drums Chris began studying drums at the age of ten, and started his professional career at fourteen playing with local jazz musicians and various big bands. He then moved on to study music at the Dana School of Music where he developed his strong sensibility for music and art. After college Chris started performing and touring with numerous acts. In this time, he has shared the stage with the likes of: Ira Sullivan, Kenny Burrell, Buddy Morrow, Dick Johnson, and Frankie Avalon; and groups such as: The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra, and The Living Sound Ensemble. Aside from live performance, Chris has also made appearances on over 20 different Rock, Pop, and Jazz recordings; some of the more recent include: HuYanBin (Famous Chinese pop singer), Andy Hunter Quartet (Jazz), Coco (Chinese jazz songs), and 24hrusa (Rock). Chris currently resides in Shanghai, China.