John Yao & His 17-Piece Instrument live in Long Island City

Experience John Yao & His 17-Piece Instrument live on August 14th

John Yao & His 17-Piece Instrument is an ensemble led by trumpeter and composer John Yao. The group is known for a sophisticated blend of contemporary jazz, avant-garde arrangements, and orchestral elements, often utilizing large-scale instrumentation to explore complex harmonic structures and improvised sections. Yao's work is characterized by a fusion of traditional jazz foundations with modern compositional techniques, earning recognition within the New York City experimental music scene for its ambitious scale and technical precision.

Culture Lab LIC is a multidisciplinary arts space located in Long Island City, Queens. The venue serves as a hub for contemporary art, performance, and community engagement, focusing on showcasing emerging artists and innovative productions. By providing a flexible environment for various media, the space supports the intersection of visual arts and live performance, contributing to the cultural landscape of the Long Island City arts district.