Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon: Jazz at Lincoln Centre Presents – The Stella Cole Quartet

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A vintage voice like a vinyl record, Gen Z songstress revives jazz fever.

Rising jazz singer Stella Cole, with over 1.7 million followers on social media, makes her Hong Kong debut with two concerts at the Tea House Theatre of the Xiqu Centre. Blessed with a rich and rounded voice, Stella Cole captivates audiences with her graceful and delicate singing style, blending the vintage charm of jazz with a modern touch, immersing listeners in the enchanting atmosphere of the jazz golden age.

With her contemporary interpretation of timeless classics, from Judy Garland's immortal works to the pop tunes of Miley Cyrus and Billie Eilish, Stella Cole delivers a unique vintage flair. She rose to fame on social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok, covering classic songs such as 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow', 'As Time Goes By', and 'Moon River', with her most popular video amassing over 27 million views. She also sparked the 'JazzTok' trend on TikTok, attracting millions of young viewers to rediscover the timeless melodies of the past century and infusing new life into jazz.

Her talent has not only drawn the attention of jazz giants like Michael Bublé and James Taylor, as well as Broadway legends Betty Buckley and Donna Murphy, but has also made her a favorite at top music venues, including Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club and Birdland Jazz Club in New York, Café Carlyle, and London's Wigmore Hall.

This programme is jointly presented by Jazz at Lincoln Centre Hong Kong and Performing Arts, West Kowloon.