The festival will be held at the West Kowloon Cultural District, comprising 60 performances as well as talks and workshops. One of the highlights will be the Asian debut of five-time Grammy-winning trumpeter, Terence Blanchard, and Grammy-winning percussionist, Poncho Sanchez (pictured). We definitely want to see Poncho Sanchez, if at least for his name. It sounds like the beginning of a racist joke.

Other star turns include the world premiere of veteran pianist Ted Lo with his new jazz strings ensemble, Chico and the Gypsies; Freddy Cole Quartet (youngest brother of Nat King Cole) and Maria João & Mário Laginha. Even if you don’t know who they are, one of the best things about jazz is your ignorance doesn’t stop you having a good time. It’s like watching synchronised swimming.

A wide range of genres will be on show from gypsy swing to Afro-Cuban. And for the first time ever, Hong Kong audiences will be able to enjoy live klezmer music which originated from Eastern Europe and combines dance tunes with instrumental displays. Let’s hope it’s better than what we see coming out of Eurovision.

If only Boris Johnson knew.