{"id":122750,"date":"2026-05-22T22:32:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jazzmore.cn\/articles\/yilan-just-jazz-festival-chung-hsing-paper-mill-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T22:32:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:32:14","slug":"yilan-just-jazz-festival-chung-hsing-paper-mill-2026","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/jazzmore.cn\/en\/articles\/yilan-just-jazz-festival-chung-hsing-paper-mill-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Early-Summer Plans in Yilan: Just Jazz at the Century-Old Chung Hsing Paper Mill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yilan\u2019s Chung Hsing Cultural and Creative Park has transformed a historic site into a cultural hub where jazz and lifestyle meet in early summer. (Photo: Yilan County Cultural Affairs Bureau)<\/p>\n<p>[Reporter Chang Hsiang-ying] Romantic jazz fills a century-old paper mill, opening up one of early summer\u2019s most beautiful musical scenes. Following last year\u2019s enthusiastic reception, this year\u2019s Jinghao Life Music Festival returns to Yilan\u2019s Chung Hsing Cultural and Creative Park on May 16 and 17, 2026, with the theme \u201cJust Jazz.\u201d The program features a powerful lineup, including Golden Melody Award-winning singer Joanna Wang, alongside cocktails and lifestyle experiences. Best of all, admission is completely free\u2014making it an early-summer event not to miss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Golden Melody Award winner Joanna Wang to jazz legend Bobby Chen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The festival spans generations, bringing together a number of influential musicians. Golden Melody Award-winning singer Joanna Wang will close the program on May 17 with her graceful, captivating voice. Also performing are a jazz ensemble led by Asian pop-music legend Bobby Chen, Taiwanese jazz-drum master Huang Jui-feng, and veteran group Di-Xi Jazz Band, with more than 40 years of history. From classic New Orleans sounds to modern cross-genre explorations, the music brings jazz\u2019s pure energy and depth naturally into everyday life.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funnews-tw.b-cdn.net\/spi\/funnews\/dl\/e4256c44bc074102b78e321b694fdadf\/v01?tn=1280\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The veteran Di-Xi Jazz Band, with more than 40 years of history, brings audiences the authentic spirit of the post-bop era. (Photo: Chung Hsing Cultural and Creative Park\u2019s Facebook page)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Immersive Jazz Dining and a signature cocktail<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beyond the music, the festival creates an immersive \u201cJazz Dining\u201d experience. Taiwanese bartending pioneer Wang Ling-an has been invited to design original cocktails inspired by jazz. Visitors can sip a drink as they wander through the historic industrial site, taking in the flavors and atmosphere and experiencing the distinctive rhythms and aesthetics of jazz culture. Music, cocktails, and a gentle breeze come together in Yilan\u2019s own relaxed tempo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Tribute to Women in Jazz: Gentle and Unwavering<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The program also features \u201cWomen\u2019s Compositions,\u201d an all-women ensemble led by saxophonist Lin Ying-chen, performing works by women composers. More than a concert, it is a tribute to women jazz artists around the world. Through subtle improvisational dialogue, the performance brings to life the gentle yet steadfast stories of women in jazz history. Whether you want to tap along with a New Orleans parade or immerse yourself in classic post-bop, the festival offers something for every jazz listener.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event: Jinghao Life Music Festival \u2013 \u201cJust Jazz\u201d Concert<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Dates: May 16\u201317, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Venue: Yilan Chung Hsing Cultural and Creative Park.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Admission: Free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yilan\u2019s Chung Hsing Cultural and Creative Park has transformed a historic site into a cultural hub where jazz and lifestyle [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":120360,"template":"","article_category":[3283],"article_tag":[],"class_list":["post-122750","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","article_category-live-performances"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Free Early-Summer Plans in Yilan: Just Jazz at the Century-Old Chung Hsing Paper Mill - 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