Jazz Articles about May Yu

May Yu and the Evolving Voice of the Jazz Violin

by Kyle Simpler
May 7, 2026

On April 19, 2026, violinist May (Tianyang) Yu performed at NYU Skirball as part of To the Stars and Night, a gala event that included a string quartet piece commissioned by China's Ministry of Culture and developed by the Central Conservatory of Music. The production brought together institutional Chinese arts programming, conservatory-level training, and a contemporary New York performance venue. Within that setting, Yu stood out for her command of both classical performance and jazz improvisation. ...