Fresh from Asia’s Java Jazz Festival, the Austrian Alexandra Ivanova Trio makes their Shanghai debut with a performance blending modern European jazz with global influences. From Balkan rhythms to Middle Eastern modes and cinematic European textures, this is a sonic journey that spans continents and cultures.

About the Show

Alexandra Ivanova Trio delivers a night of evocative original jazz compositions interwoven with interactive improvisation. The music moves fluidly between delicate restraint and compelling energy, creating an immersive auditory experience. Tracks range from the gentle nostalgia of Nostalgia to the intricate rhythms of Beauty in Chaos, the exotic poetry of Enta Omri, and the cinematic imagery of Ay Isiginda and Krummavisur.

Tickets & Menu

Single Side Seat

• Side seating area (may be upgraded based on guest flow)

Double Inner Hall Ticket (599 RMB)

• Two tickets, inner hall table, no table-sharing
• Main course: Australian ribeye steak (1 portion)
• Starch (choose 1): Creamy mushroom risotto / Basil pasta / Meat sauce pasta
• Appetizer (choose 1): Spicy pork chop / Orleans-style chicken wings
• Snack (choose 1): Fries / Onion rings / Corn chips
• Drinks (choose 2, 2 glasses): Beer / Red wine / White wine / Gin tonic / Hi-Ball

Double Premium Ticket (699 RMB)

• Two tickets, inner hall table, no table-sharing
• Starter bread (1 portion)
• Starter salad: Pan-seared chicken breast with cheese salad (1 portion)
• Main course: Angus ribeye steak (1 portion), Halibut (1 portion)
• Dessert: Panna cotta (1 portion), Cheesecake (1 portion)
• Drinks (choose 2, 2 glasses): Beer / Red wine / White wine / Gin tonic / Hi-Ball

Double Inner Hall “Tipsy” Ticket (21:30, 488 RMB)

• Two tickets, inner hall
• Fruit platter (1 portion)
• Snack (1 portion)
• Bottle of wine (choose: red / white / sparkling)

Setlist

• Nostalgia
• Beauty in Chaos
• Enta Omri
• Faded
• Your Smile
• Ey Rachichkey
• Ay Isiginda
• Krummavisur

Performers

Piano & Composer: Alexandra Ivanova

Austrian-born pianist and composer with Bulgarian heritage, raised across France, Middle East, and the Gulf. Self-taught in jazz, she blends Balkan, Middle Eastern, and jazz harmonies into her cinematic compositions. She has performed at international festivals, received scholarships and residencies, and is praised as “fluent and inventive” by All About Jazz.

Bass: Judith Ferstl

Austrian bassist and composer based in Vienna. She combines jazz, folk, and improvisational music, collaborating on multiple projects across Europe and Latin America.

Drums: Axel Filip

Argentinian drummer and composer based in Berlin. His work merges contemporary jazz, experimental sounds, and song-based forms. He performs internationally and has received support from national arts funds and residencies.

Why Go

This is a rare chance to see a European jazz trio performing deeply original, globally-influenced music in Shanghai. Their compositions balance intricate improvisation with cinematic storytelling, making it ideal for jazz enthusiasts and first-time listeners seeking an evocative evening of sound.