Interviewing @edmarcastaneda before his trip to Shanghai was already a special experience, but witnessing him live at JZ Spring Festival was something else entirely.
Beyond being an extraordinary musician, Edmar carries so much warmth, humility, spirituality, and joy — the kind of presence that genuinely lights up a room.
Together with his wife, the wonderful vocalist @andreatierra , along with @birsachatterjee on tenor saxophone and @julianmiltenberger on drums, they created a performance full of emotion, energy, and beauty that stayed with me ♥️
Some memories from before, during & after a magical encounter ✨
Still processing…
From our first conversations before his arrival in Shanghai, to the honor of welcoming @ivanlinsoficial to open JZ Spring Festival 2026 on International Jazz Day ✨
This year also marks the beginning of a meaningful cultural collaboration with Plataforma Música Brasil, bringing extraordinary Brazilian artists to our festival as part of the Brazil–China Cultural Year 2026 🇧🇷🇨🇳
A special thank you to Ivan Lins, his incredible band, and the entire crew for opening the festival with such elegance, warmth, and generosity.
A few memories from backstage & beyond ♥️
