JodyJazz Inc. is proud to announce that the new JodyJazz DV JC JODY CUSTOM Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece was selected as the 2025 Best New Product of the Year in the Woodwinds Category at the recent Music China show held in Shanghai. The annual Best New Product Awards are presented by the Music China Organizing Committee, recognizing outstanding innovation, design, and craftsmanship in the global musical instrument industry.
JodyJazz Founder and President Jody Espina accepted the prestigious award during a special ceremony held on the opening day of Music China 2025, on the show’s main outdoor performance stage. In addition to the award itself, Espina was presented with an elaborate certificate commemorating the achievement, symbolizing the Organizing Committee’s recognition of the mouthpiece’s exceptional design and artistry.
As the winner of the Best New Product in the Woodwinds category, Espina was also invited to participate in the “New Product Launch Roadshow,” where the award-winning manufacturers were given the opportunity to present their products live. During his presentation, Espina discussed the design inspiration and development process behind the DV JC JODY CUSTOM Alto mouthpiece and also performed two songs accompanied by backing tracks, demonstrating the rich tone, projection, and expressive qualities that define the mouthpiece.
Following the ceremony, Espina was interviewed by members of the selection committee, with video highlights and social media coverage appearing across Music China’s official platforms. The award-winning DV JC JODY CUSTOM Alto was also featured for the duration of the show in the New Products Area Display, a special exhibition dedicated to showcasing all of this year’s winners.
“We are deeply honored by this recognition from the Music China Organizing Committee,” said Espina. “The DV JC JODY CUSTOM represents the culmination of years of refining my personal DV mouthpiece. To have it acknowledged on this international stage—especially in a country with such a vibrant and growing saxophone community—is truly meaningful.”
The DV JC JODY CUSTOM Alto mouthpiece is the latest addition to JodyJazz’s acclaimed DV Series. Based on Espina’s own custom-modified DV mouthpiece, the model delivers exceptional versatility, power, and warmth, making it ideal for professional performers across a wide range of musical genres.
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