Coco Zhao is an internationally renowned recording artist and performer. He has been featured on NPR as one of China's leading jazz vocalists, performed at the Kennedy Center, toured Europe, and recorded numerous solo and collaborative CDs. Coco is intimately engrained in the Shanghai music scene, and his shows offer a glimpse of the glory of the Shanghai jazz scene back in the day.

Anne Evenou is a rare performer, equally adept at performing French Chansons and standards from the greats of jazz, she never fails to bring down the house. She draws loyal fans from around the world, and often features visiting musicians passing through Shanghai from New York, Paris, Sao Paulo, and other parts of the world.

Guangdong native, Jade Lee received her Masters degree Jazz Vocals at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where she studied under the likes of Tina May, Nia Lynn, Brigitte Beraha, Huw Warren, Jacqui Dankworth, and Zara McFarlane, among others.

Since returning to China she has been tearing up the scene, and been noted as one of the rising stars of Chinese jazz .

UK born Hazel Gould is back at Heyday! Hazel is a veteran studio and stage artist. She's widely regarded as one of the finest voices around. She typically performs a mix of old school blues and soul. If you're a fan of Etta James, Dinah Washington, and Aretha Franklin, you'll hear familiar songs that will take you back in time from a powerful and soulful voice.

Heidi is an international American-German singer who explores a colorful range of musical styles in her performance. Largely influenced by classic jazz and bossanova from the "Golden Age" of American music, her pure & sultry voice brings a new dimension to standards, as well as modern and original compositions, and its sweetness is somewhat reminiscent of Anita O'Day. She studied in the rich musical environment of New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, which proved a fertile place to learn her art and left lasting impressions on her.

Berkeley, California native, Denise Minnifield is simply an amazing singer, possessing soul, grit, and fire, as well as nuance and humor in her delivery. She has a voice of smoke and gravel, a power that that is awesome to witness, and the ability to groove like the greats. This is her first show at Heyday, although she is a veteran of the Shanghai music scene. On this night she has prepared a mix of soul, old school R&B, and jazz standards. Come out, join the party, and enjoy what is sure to be a great show.

Frank Bray is a classically trained singer, who gravitated towards swinging jazz early in his career. With 2 CDs under his belt and having performed at such venerable jazz clubs as the Blue Note in New York, Frank is a proven talent. He's an old school throwback to the swinging sixties. The man possesses Frank Sinatra's microphone, literally.

Jonas Seetoh is recognized as a leading Chinese jazz vocalist and pianistwho marries trained technique with is own unique interpretation of jazz music. His soulful voice resonates with a unique charm that recalls the Motown crooners of old.

In 2014, Jonas released his latest album, The Island, which showcases his vocal and arrangement prowess. The songs include elements of swing, bebop, Bossanova, funk and fusion and feature performances by Van Morrison's saxophonist, Lee Goodall.

The Lawrence Ku Trio is comprised of Lawrence Ku on guitar, Steinar Nickelsen on keys, and Nicolas McBride on drums. Led by one of the most accomplished and sought after guitarists in Asia, the Lawrence Ku Trio will be making their Heyday debut Thursday!

Lawrence is involved with a number of his own projects, including the Red Groove Project, The Lawrence Ku Trio, and The Lawrence Ku Septet, as well as other local projects, such as the Far East Quartet, The David Friesen China Trio, The Alec Haavik Friction Group, Theo Croker's Afrosonic Orchestra, and the JZ All-Star Big Band, among others. Lawrence has appeared on more than a dozen CDs, including his own with the Lawrence Ku Septet and Karen Mok's 2013 Somewhere I Belong.

The Heyday Club Trio has been making a name for itself among jazz enthusiasts who love straight ahead jazz. The trio is comprised of Danny Zanker on bass, Oleg Roschin on piano, and Jalill Aukbaraullee on drums.

Danny Zanker is a veteran of the New York jazz scene, and Oleg is a classically trained pianist from Jerusalem who found his calling in jazz. Jalill hails from Maritius and has been a highly in demand drummer since arriving in Shanghai.

Columbian born singer, Shirley Maria Carranza performs classic Latin jazz. Shirley is a powerful singer who brings vast experience to the stage and is known for simply blowing audiences away. Tremendously gifted with an earthy voice that connects with the latin music of yesteryear.

Grammy winner and world-renowned percussionist, Marco Bosco made a special appearance at Heyday with Anne Evenou. He has played with the likes of Nina Simone, Sergio Mendes, Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, and Dr. John, among countless other notable musicians, and he has 12 solo CDs to his credit. It was a joy to see him work.

Double Grammy award winning electronic musician /producer Dana Leong has composed/produced for and collaborated with the likes of Christian McBride, Dafnis Prieto, Henry Threadgill, Ray Charles, Barry White, Kanye West, Wynton Marsalis, Bjork, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Yoko Ono, and Lila Downs, as well as electronic music legends DJ A-Trak and DJ Qbert. He's served as a US Musical Ambassador and is a 2X Grammy winning recording artist for his collaborations with Paquito D'Rivera, is a 2015 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and has composes themes for international brands such as Hermes, Virgin Galactic, Porsche and Mont Blanc.

Tinho Pereira is one of the most sought after musicians in Shanghai. The multi-instrumental musician plays, guitar, bass, and sings. You can typically expect a selection of Brazilian classics including songs composed by Jobim, Joao Gilberto, and others.

Zhang Le is an internationally renowned singer and composer. She made her first recording, Scarf, in 1998. She was featured on EMI’s Shanghai Jazz: Musical Seductions From China’s Age of Decadence, along with Coco Zhao in 2005. Zhang has also recorded 4 theme songs for major TV programs and appeared on TV herself numerous times. Zhang released When Will the Moon be Bright and Clear to critical acclaim in 2011, and her most recent CD, the Classics, which she recorded with the Shanghai Restoration Project has been a major international hit and been lauded by critics.

Oscar-winning composer Tan Dun (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) called Zhang "a rising young star with a remarkable gift" for their collaboration on the Zen Shaolin Project.

Her voice is smoky, lyrical, and often haunting. Her compositions often take classic Chinese songs and breathe a new jazz life into them, recreating them as she does so.

Kyle is a singer and trumpeter who brings that old school swagger to the stage. His voice is reminiscent of a young Harry Connick Jr. or Chet Baker. You most often see Kyle as part of a big band arrangement, and we also like to feature him with the Heyday Trio for rollicking nights.

Teresa Lee is an up and coming jazz singer on the Shanghai scene. Greatly influenced by her time in New York, collaborating and learning from some of the greats of jazz, she has earned the monicker the Queen of Swing for her hard driving jazz renditions.

Jasmine has been called one of Shanghai's most captivating performers. She is a renowned recording artist and has performed extensively throughout Asia. You can expect top quality jazz, including original takes on classic Shanghai jazz hits from the Golden Era of Shanghai jazz, as well as standards.

Singer, actress, and producer, Apphia Campbell brings her powerful voice and stage presence to Heyday. She has filled huge auditoriums with her one woman show dedicated to Nina Simone, and at Heyday she performs old school jazz. Apphia has a voice that will melt you, possessing a strength and sincerity that you can feel.

Chico's soulful, sultry voice has a distinct sound which has been blowing audiences away since first appearing at Heyday. Her songs lean toward a mix of jazz and soul, and have a great vibe to them. Her renditions of Stand By Me and Ain't No Sunshine are real crowd pleasers and are a perfect showcase of the true quality of her voice.