宋易修
Song Yixiu is a distinguished jazz pianist and composer known for blending European classical techniques with jazz improvisation. After honing his craft in Brussels under mentors like Diederik Wissels, he explored integrating string quartets and orchestral arrangements into the jazz idiom. Now based in Kaohsiung, Song brings a sophisticated, continental perspective to the local scene as a performer and pianist for the Wijazz Singers.
Song Yixiu is a distinguished jazz pianist and composer renowned for his sophisticated blend of jazz improvisation with classical compositional techniques. He honed his craft in Brussels, studying jazz piano with Diederik Wissels and Nathalie Lorier from 2016. Furthering his academic pursuits, Yixiu delved into composition under Michelino Bisceglia in 2021, exploring the integration of pure classical instrumental writing, particularly with string quartets, into the jazz idiom. His notable achievements include a short double bass concerto and an arrangement of "Desafinado" performed by the Royal Netherlands Navy Wind Orchestra. Returning to Kaohsiung in late 2024, Song Yixiu is an active participant in the local jazz scene and currently serves as the pianist for the Wijazz Singers, bringing his unique European-influenced perspective to diverse performances.