Kafuu Chu
Based in Kaohsiung, jazz pianist Kafuu Chu began his journey as a self-taught musician inspired by ACG music before formalizing his training at National Dong Hwa University. His versatile style blends Jazz, Funk, R&B, and Fusion. A frequent performer at the Taipei and Taichung Jazz Festivals, Chu has collaborated with diverse artists and recently produced his original composition 'Sanctuary.' He remains a dynamic presence in the scene, known for his cross-genre creativity.
Hailing from Kaohsiung, Kafuu Chu is a jazz pianist who studied in the Jazz Division of the Department of Music at National Dong Hwa University under the tutelage of Wu Yu-chen, Chan Tsung-lin, Matthew Fullen, and Hsu Tsung-yi. Initially self-taught on the piano through a passion for ACG music, Chu began exploring a wide range of genres during high school, including Jazz, Funk, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Fusion, and Classical music. Beyond the jazz scene, Chu has collaborated with numerous renowned musicians and crossed over into projects with artists such as Mian Guo Zi and Koana. Performance credits include major events such as the Taipei and Taichung Jazz Festivals, Blowing Sea Breeze Music Festival, Chiayi Coffee Festival, East District Jazz Music Festival, Jazz Spring, and the Hualien Pacific Tourism Festival New Year's Eve Concert. Currently active across various performance venues, Chu was invited this year by the Soft-World Music Multimedia Center to produce and record the original composition 'Sanctuary.'