Li's opinion is echoed by Argentinian pianist Adrian Hugo Iaies and his trio members. For them, the term jazz, which originated in the West, is more of a tool or musical approach rather than a precise style after years of constant evolving, expanding and changing.

　　“The music I wrote for the trio is music that has a very strong connection with Argentinian traditions. It's music that sounds in our towns and households,“ he said.

　　Meanwhile, at the festival, HAYA, a world-renowned music band rooted in Chinese ethnic music, such as Mongolian, Kazakh and Tibetan music, showcased the vitality of traditional sounds by blending them with modern elements.

　　“Music is a universal language of all peoples,“ said Zhang Quansheng, founder and Morin Khuur player of HAYA, adding that it is vital to draw upon the strengths of diverse musical traditions.

　　In recent years, China has been endeavoring to promote music exchanges with the rest of the world. “Culture knows no borders. We'll continue to build a highland of jazz in China to bridge divides and foster mutual understanding,“ said Guan Jianbo, vice president of the NCPA.