JO-YU CHEN

21st Century Modern / Post Bop • Taiwan
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A native of Taiwan, New York-based pianist and composer Jo-Yu Chen began her formal musical training on piano at the age of five. Later, at the age of nine she also began studying the oboe.. Despite picking up a new instrument, she always remained deeply committed to the piano. After moving to New York City to study oboe and piano at the prestigious Juilliard School, she discovered a diverse musical scene thriving in the heart of the city and decided to take the leap from classical music to jazz.

This adventure began when Chen enrolled in the New School to study Jazz for two years. During that time, she studied with some of today's great jazz piano masters, including Jason Moran, Sam Yahel, and Kevin Hays. While there, her talent was quickly recognized.

In 2009, Chen self-released her first record as the band leader. Entitled "Obsession," it is a trio
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Obsession
Post Bop 2009
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Incomplete Soul
21st Century Modern 2012
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Stranger
21st Century Modern 2014
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Savage Beauty
21st Century Modern 2019

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