烏野薰 Kaoru Uno

Kaoru Uno is a Japanese jazz pianist who began her musical journey with classical piano at a young age. During high school, she served as the principal accompanist for her school's choir and orchestra, participating in various festivals and competitions. While majoring in social psychology in college, she began her jazz studies under pianist Seijuro Fujisawa, eventually becoming the lead pianist and arranger for her university's jazz band. In 1995, she moved to the United States to further her education at Berklee College of Music. Since 1997, Uno has been based in Taiwan, where she has become a foundational figure in the local jazz scene. She is currently a resident pianist at Blue Note Taipei and the Taipei Jazz Orchestra, as well as the conductor and musical director of the Taipei Jazz Orchestra Youth Band. Her discography includes the album 'The Jazz Piano Trio Creations'—recorded with Michelle Wu on double bass and Brandy Wu on drums—and the album 'Is...'.