Melting Part started with a basement jam in Taipei. Where dancers, musicians and grafitti artists came to play. Since 2022 they’ve been hosting cross-disciplinary jams, representing a close-knit community of artists, audiences and venues, showcasing the rich arts and culture ecosystem that Taiwan has to offer.

“爵犬 (Joe Trane)” literally translates to “jazz dog” in Mandarin is one of Melting Part’s most celebrated and long-running projects, shining a light on Taiwan’s buzzing jazz scene, every performance selling out.

We’re so excited to be working with Melting Part, taking Joe Trane to new cities across Taiwan and delivering their first ever full day festival programme in Taipei, platforming Taiwanese Jazz on a global stage.

Our first Studio Monkey Shoulder Joe Trane event event is Saturday 27th July at Laylow in Taichung. Hosted by WADE DAO and D.J. Kool Klone, featuring Mike Tseng (Keys), Benny Lin (Drums), Jenni Tsai (Flute), and Han (Bass) and joined by a very special guest–Taichung’s very own JOYCE 914. Head to the Joe Trane Instagram page for more info.

'Really excited to see this DIY growing community engaging in all aspects of Jazz music from the DJs to the improv, taking the next step in their journey, developing a festival and reaching new audiences across Taiwan.' Gilles Peterson