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ABOUT CHien CHien Lu

 

Chien Chien Lu is a jazz vibraphonist, contemporary percussionist, and composer whose Taiwanese heritage, classical training, and passion for grooves shape her fresh, distinctive approach to contemporary jazz. Recently included in DownBeat Magazine's "25 for the Future" a list spotlighting the next generation of jazz talent, and named one of the 10 Emerging Jazz Artists of 2023 by the Recording Academy, Lu’s unique sound continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Her latest collaboration with bassist Richie Goods, Connected, just won "Best Instrumental Album" at the 34th Golden Melody Awards.

Lu’s fierce authenticity and jazz mastery shine on her debut solo album, The Path, released in September 2020. This project spent 20 weeks in the JazzWeek Top 20, earned "Best Jazz Song" at the Golden Indie Music Awards, received three Golden Melody and four Golden Indie Music Award nominations, and led to Lu being celebrated as a "vibraphone rising star" in DownBeat Magazine’s 69th Annual Critics Poll. Her band has performed at prestigious festivals, including the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and DC Jazz Festival, and toured extensively across Europe, Asia, and the United States.

When she was playing classical percussion, Lu collaborated with composer Ching-Mei Lin, performing her marimba concerto Pulsing Wave for six-mallet marimba, gave a solo percussion concert at Taipei Novel Hall, and was recognized as an "Emerging Young Artist" in 2014 for her work with her marimba duo.

In 2017, Lu attended the Banff Jazz Residency under the direction of jazz pianist Vijay Iyer, where she met jazz trumpeter Jeremy Pelt. This experience marked the beginning of her journey as a regular performer in the U.S. and later led to her joining the esteemed Jeremy Pelt Quintet. Her sophomore solo project, Built In System, released in Fall 2023, has been praised as one of the best jazz and world albums of 2023 by The Times of London.

魯千千，旅美的台灣爵士鐵琴手與作曲家，現居紐約。她於2023年榮獲「葛萊美2023十大爵士新秀」的殊榮，並被美國知名爵士樂雜誌《DownBeat》評選為「未來25位重要音樂家」之一，與全球年輕爵士樂手共同開創爵士音樂的未來。她與貝斯手里奇‧古瓷（Richie Goods）合作發行的專輯《繫Connected》也在第34屆金曲獎中榮獲「演奏類最佳專輯獎」。2023年，她受邀參加由朱宗慶打擊樂團主辦的台灣國際打擊樂節，率領「魯千千爵士六重奏」在台北國家音樂廳、台中歌劇院和高雄大東藝術中心演出。一切始於2020年9月發行的首張專輯《行 The Path》。此專輯在全美爵士專輯排行榜Top 20中停留達18週，使千千獲邀接受美國知名爵士雜誌《DownBeat》的專訪，並獲得BBC Magazine、All About Jazz、Stereogum、London Jazz News等媒體的高度評價。《行》專輯獲2021年金音獎四項提名及金曲獎三項提名，單曲〈行〉更榮獲「最佳爵士歌曲獎」。

千千曾是美國知名小號手Jeremy Pelt五重奏的成員，與Pelt合作錄製了《Jeremy Pelt The Artist》、《GRIOT: THIS IS IMPORTANT!》以及蟬聯美國爵士排行榜冠軍的《Sound Track》。自2019年起，她隨Pelt五重奏巡演至日本、法國、德國、波蘭、英國、瑞士及荷蘭，並於紐約著名爵士酒吧Jazz Standard、Smalls、Smoke及Dizzy’s Jazz Club演出。

2023年1月13日，她與貝斯手Richie Goods的合作專輯《繫 CONNECTED》及《行 The Path》獲日本唱片公司P-Vine青睞，發行日版專輯及黑膠。如今千千正帶領樂團在美國、歐洲及台灣巡演，廣受好評。同年秋天，她發行了個人第二張專輯《內建系統 Built-in System》，獲金曲獎三項提名及金音獎兩項提名。

魯千千自幼接受古典音樂訓練，1989年生於台灣，6歲學鋼琴，10歲學打擊樂，畢業於國立臺北藝術大學管絃與擊樂研究所。她曾是朱宗慶打擊樂團團員，隨團演出數百場，足跡遍及北京、上海、廣州、新加坡及日本等地。除古典擊樂外，她也參與擊樂劇場與舞蹈伴奏。2010年，她在朱宗慶打擊樂團25週年經典音樂會上，於臺北國家音樂廳與朱宗慶教授合演雙協奏曲《飆鼓》。2012年，她在臺北藝術大學音樂廳發表作曲家林京美的六棒木琴協奏曲《心浪》，並擔任林懷民作品《薪傳》的現場擊樂伴奏。2013年，她在臺北新舞台舉辦個人擊樂音樂會《對白》，同年5月於朱宗慶打擊樂團的擊樂劇場《木蘭》中演出，並於台北、北京、上海、廣州等地巡演。

2015年，千千前往美國費城攻讀爵士演奏碩士，於2017年5月畢業後移居紐約。目前，她帶領爵士五重奏活躍於各大音樂節，包括Clifford Brown Jazz Festival、Nublu Jazz Festival、Winter Jazz Festival、DC Jazz Festival及Monterey Jazz Festival等。

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The Path (2020)

by Chien Chien Lu

Classically trained in contemporary percussion is her native Taiwan, Chien Chien Lu, the emergent vibraphonist best known, to date, for recording and touring with Jeremy Pelt Quintet, is excited to release The Path, her genre melding debut as a leader.
Accompanying Chien Chien are an elite cast of musicians, a group sourced principally from Pelt's ensemble-with the blessing of the maestro. Such a strong blessing, in fact, that Pelt himself appears here on his young protege's debut, alongside bandmates Richie Goods on acoustic and electric bass, Allan Mednard on drums, and Ismel Wignall on congas/percussion.
Goods, in addition to producing the album and arranging its two most recognizable standards, introduced Chien Chien to guitarist Quintin Zoto and pianist Shedrick Mitchell, both of whom prove indispensable here. Though this is not the first time Chien Chien and Mitchell have played together-both played on Goods' most recent release, My Left Hand Man, a tribute to Goods' mentor, the late pianist Mulgrew Miller. And so here we have yet another example of jazz's circle of life: musicians paying mentorship forward.

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Built In System (2023)

by Chien Chien Lu

I would like to dedicate this album to all the people and things that have inspired me. As a woman from Taiwan, I view the world with my eyes and heart, seeking direction and peace. In the process of searching, I use the most familiar tool from my childhood, "music," to compose the sounds that exist in my imagination. I am happy and grateful for the significant individuals who have appeared in my life.

想將此專輯致敬給曾經帶給我靈感的人事物，作為一位來自台灣的女子，用眼睛用心看世界，在找尋方向，找尋平靜的過程中，用從小最熟悉的工具“音樂”譜寫出一首首心中想像的聲音。好開心，很感謝生命中出現過的大功臣們。

More About Richie Goods and Chien Chien “CONNECTED“

Our music has always been about connecting people, bridging different cultures, races, or whatever divides us. I firmly believe that music is the universal language, offering a perfect means of connecting cultures, even though we come from diverse musical backgrounds.

We believe that music is the crystallization of cultures. When listening to music, what resonates with us the most is the feeling, a sense of time. The sense of time in music is intricately connected to the emotional impact it has on the listener. To truly understand this sense of time, you need to know and immerse yourself in the culture. We find that aspect truly special.

Also, the development of music often traces an economic route. Jazz, for instance, found its origins in Louisiana where it accompanied business activities, becoming an essential part of the local culture. Similarly, Taiwan's traditional Nanguan music (南管音樂) has its roots in Quanzhou and followed an economic route along the shoreline. We find this historical connection fascinating. This is also why jazz migrated to New York, as it became the new financial hub..."

Jazz is essentially American classical music. Just like with any kind of music, if it remains stagnant, if it stays in one period or one era, eventually it will die out. Finding ways to progress the music is crucial. I believe that finding ways to advance the music, often through collaborations between musicians from different backgrounds, can be very beneficial.

I hope that people who see this can gain a better understanding of how we are all connected, how we are all the same. Even though our music is not that far apart, we can still connect on so many levels as human beings.

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CONNECTED (2022)

by Richie Goods & Chien Chien Lu

"CONNECTED" was formed during the lockdown. Bassist Richie Goods and vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu had frequent conversations about the Black Lives Matter movement and unwarranted hate crimes against Asians. They decided to undertake a project that would unify people and evoke imagery of love and peace. Not only was the music they produced impressive, but their friendship also deepened as they explored the stereotypical discord that often exists between the African American and Asian communities. Richie Goods and Chien Chien met in 2019 during a European tour. Shortly after, Richie produced Chien Chien's debut album, "The Path." As their collaboration continued to flourish, a new endeavor emerged: "Connected," a project that embodied the profound musical connection between them.

Chien Chien’s foundation in classical training provided a rich and textured canvas upon which their collaborative work thrived. Her intricate knowledge of classical nuances intertwined seamlessly with Richie Goods' background rooted in the realms of R&B and Funk, creating an enchanting juxtaposition of genres that breathed life into their compositions.

 
 
 
 

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