One of Beijing's best sound systems? He sure is delusional.
No kidding, the kick drum mic is on a boom and the mid/tops are at knee level. Perhaps he has a dark sense of humor.
Good job on pushing "live" jazz though!
Where Musicians Congregate: VA Cafe & Bar
Former Quasimodo member Qi Bin wants VA Cafe to be a place where musicians congregate – jazzy ones in particular. Rather than luring them with flashy drinks (beers from RMB 15, cocktails RMB 35) or brash design, Qi Bin has equipped his little bar with a stage, drum kit and piano, and what he rates as one of Beijing’s best sound systems.
Performances are currently limited to Fridays and Saturdays, but the commitment to bringing quality music performances into the space is palpable, and helps set this atmospheric space apart from the many hutong cafe-bars that threaten to spread Wi-Fi addiction and hipster listlessness to the general population.
Daily 2pm-late. 13 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District. (5844 3638) 东城区五道营胡同13号
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