Stephanie Chou Quintet: Comfort Girl

COMFORT GIRL is an 80-minute song-cycle inspired by true stories of Asian “comfort women” abducted into sexual slavery by the Japanese army during WWII. It is not only a groundbreaking fusion of East-West musical traditions, but has also sparked public dialogue on a formerly taboo subject that still resonates globally for women today. Based on survivor testimony, the jazz-opera/song-cycle gives voice to the 200,000+ women and survivors who were silenced for 50 years.

Created/composed by Stephanie Chou, an American jazz composer/saxophonist/singer who blends influences from her Chinese heritage with Western jazz and pop to create a bracingly original sound.

“A stunning work that not only shines light on a dark chapter of history but also feels inspirational for contemporary listeners.” – DownBeat

Stephanie Chou – voice, alto saxophone, compositions
Andy Lin – erhu, viola, violin
Kelly Lin – piano
Dave Hertzberg – bass
Ronen Itzik – drums, percussion