Jinjoo Yoo Quartet in the Theater at Birdland

Don’t miss the Jinjoo Yoo Quartet as they return to the Birdland Theater stage on November 21st at 8:30pm!
Jazz Pianist/Composer/Arranger Jinjoo Yoo is a dynamic performer with a unique voice. Hailing from Seoul, South Korea, Jinjoo currently resides in New York and collaborates with various projects. As a leader and a solo performer, Jinjoo has toured internationally including performances in the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Italy, Greece, and South Korea. She was selected as one of the finalists for the Baku Jazz Competition(2017) and semi-finalists for the Virtual 7 Club Contest(2019) and DC Jazz Contest(2020). ...

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Don’t miss the Jinjoo Yoo Quartet as they return to the Birdland Theater stage on November 21st at 8:30pm!
Jazz Pianist/Composer/Arranger Jinjoo Yoo is a dynamic performer with a unique voice. Hailing from Seoul, South Korea, Jinjoo currently resides in New York and collaborates with various projects. As a leader and a solo performer, Jinjoo has toured internationally including performances in the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Italy, Greece, and South Korea. She was selected as one of the finalists for the Baku Jazz Competition(2017) and semi-finalists for the Virtual 7 Club Contest(2019) and DC Jazz Contest(2020).

In 2018, Jinjoo released her Debut Album “I’m Curious” (Gut String Records) as a leader, where she presented her sophisticated yet gutsy playing. This album features two phenomenal jazz artists: Neal Miner, one of the most sought-after bassists in the New York Jazz Scene, and the legendary drummer Jimmy Wormworth that has a long history and playing credentials with a host of historic jazz figures. With this Trio album, Jinjoo finished her CD release tour in Spain, Greece and Italy successfully.

Jinjoo can be often seen performing as a leader or sideman around New York City. Her group regularly performs with various settings including Duo, Trio, Quartet, and Quintet.

This time Jinjoo is bringing her drumless trio featuring an ever-swinging rhythm section: Kihong Jang on guitar, and Chris Haney on Bass. As a special guest, Jinjoo invited bass clarinetist Stefano Doglioni whose dexterity in music and imaginative improvisation immediately captures people’s ears upon listening.

The band present Jinjoo’s recent compositions as well as her arrangements on jazz classics including compositions of Bud Powell, Tadd Dameron, Charlie Parker, and Gigi Gryce.

Band Members:
Kihong Jang(Guitar)
Chris Haney(Bass)
Special Guest: Stefano Doglioni(Bass Clarinet)

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