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Dr. Teng-Wen Liu is a distinguished jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator who earned his DMA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A seasoned performer across the American Midwest, he has graced prestigious stages like Chicago’s Jazz Showcase. Mentored by greats such as Chip McNeill and Jim Pugh, Liu combines academic excellence with rich performance experience, collaborating with renowned artists to deliver sophisticated and soulful jazz artistry.
Dr. Teng-Wen Liu is a jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator who earned his Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has performed at several prominent venues across the American Midwest, including Jazz At Bistro in St. Louis, Jazz Showcase in Chicago, Café Aroma in Macomb, and the Iron Post and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Champaign. His festival appearances include the Denton Jazz Festival, Al Sears Jazz Festival, and WIU Jazz Festival. Dr. Liu toured the Midwest with the Western Illinois University Jazz Studio Orchestra, sharing the stage with renowned jazz artists such as Chris Vadala, Dennis Mackrel, Rick Simerly, Marvin Stamm, and Steve Hawk. During his time at UIUC, he was a regular member of the university's big band, receiving long-term ensemble mentorship and performing under the guidance of Grammy nominee Professor Chip McNeill and Professor Jim Pugh, the trombonist for Chick Corea’s "Return to Forever."