Jazzmyn is an innovative ensemble that weaves
the elegance of Chinese classical music with the
vibrand energy of jazz fusion. By blending traditional instruments and melodies with jazz
harmonies and rythms, the band creates a rich,
multicultural soundscape that bridges past and
present.
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Vicki Lu is trained in both Chinese and Western traditions and is currently pursing a PhD in Ethnomusicology at the University of Georgia. At a young age she trained with professional musicians at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, Zhejiang Conservatory of Music and at the Xi’an Conservatory of Music. As an “edutainer” Vicki educates audiences about Chinese culture, history, and language through Chinese musical performances on the Guzheng (Chinese 21-stringed zither) and Dizi (Chinese bamboo flute). In Jazzmyn, Vicki features on these same instruments.
Michael Solomon is a jazz pianist with a degree in music composition. Michael has earned first place in the Edge Piano Competition and performed at Steinway Hall in New York City. He has toured the Mediterranean with an orchestra aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, where the ensemble consistently received top reviews. He has also performed with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra and is an active jazz performer throughout the Atlanta area. Michael has arranged the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto for the UGA Chinese Music Ensemble and has created jazz ensemble arrangements performed at the UGA Holiday Concerts. Michael is dedicated to using his diverse skillset to help lead Jazzmyn.
Will Shine is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, producer and scholar in the fields of Ethnomusicology and Religion. Throughout his career, Will has sought out varied musical opportunities both as a professional musician and as an academic, interested in projects that integrate unique musical styles and sounds. He has performed at venues ranging from rooftops in South Indian hill-stations to the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. In Jazzmyn, Will features on drums/percussion and loves how the project demonstrates synergy between distinctive musical traditions.
Nathan Lee is a touring session bassist based in Athens, GA. Born into a musical family in Duluth, Minnesota, Nathan started playing music at a young age. Drawing upon a wide range of musical experiences—classical to jazz to punk rock to hiphop and so on—he has been involved in studio and stage work in all genres since childhood. While not an original member of Jazzmyn, Nathan’s presence ensures continuity of musical excellence and brings fresh, creative ideas to Jazzmyn’s sound.
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