Jihee Heo / Piano
Alexander Claffy / Bass
Joe Farnsworth / Drums

Born in Incheon, South Korea, Jihee Heo is a New York-based jazz pianist and composer. Heo has performed at acclaimed festivals and venues such as The Washington D.C. Jazz Festival, O+ Festival, Leverkusen Jazz Festival, The International African Arts Festival, The Jersey Shore Festival, Bergen Pac, Harlem Stage, National Sawdust, Arthur’s Tavern, Jacques Pelzer among others. Heo’s nonet album “Passion” was released in 2015, offering a dynamic platform for her to fully express her artistic voice in a large ensemble format featuring soaring compositions and bold arrangements, laced with experimental music. “Passion” has been reviewed to critical acclaim by The New York City Jazz Record, MM Jazz Korea, and Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum. On November 20th, 2020, Heo has released her first trio album “Are You Ready?” with drummer Rodney Green, bass player Marty Kenney through OA2 Record. it has been featured on many magazines such as Downbeat Magazine, All About Jazz, France Musique, MM Jazz Korea, Jazz at Lincoln center’s monthly jazz album roundup and New York City Jazz Record etc. Heo holds a master degree from Manhattan School of Music and a bachelor degree from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.