Willow Neilson (2007)
Since graduating from the Sydney Conservatorium, Willow Neilson has taken his band to win third place at the Jazz Hoelaart International Competition in Brussels and has also won third place as a soloist in both the Montreaux and London jazz festival saxophone competitions. Between 2003 and 2004 Neilson performed regularly as part of the Shanghai jazz scene alongside Chinese and international musicians. His residency will enable him to deepen his ties in through collaborating with artists associated with the JZ club and school in Shanghai. (Supported by the Australia-China Council)