Korean Women in Jazz Series

The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) proudly presents the Korean Women in Jazz Series in collaboration with DC’s historic Blues Alley Jazz club, July 6 – 8, highlighting exceptional New York-based Korean talent in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.   Aimed at broadening cultural ties between Korea and the United States by spotlighting one of the two countries’ most longstanding and influential genres of artistic exchange – jazz music – this series presents exceptional Korean talent currently performing at the top of their game in the United States. Jazz pianists Dabin Ryu, Hayoung Lyou, and Jihee Heo have each embraced their unique artistic voice within the contemporary jazz scene and will present music from their latest individual albums, each in a unique piano-drums-bass trio format, in DC’s most storied and revered Jazz club: Blues Alley.   Blues Alley Jazz, established in 1965, is one of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic jazz clubs with a 60-year history and is widely recognized as a landmark venue that has hosted numerous world-renowned jazz musicians. Known for its intimate performance setting and excellent acoustics, the venue offers audiences a distinctive live music experience in close proximity to the artists. Since 2025, the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) has partnered with Blues Alley Jazz to regularly present Korean jazz artists to local audiences. This series continues that cultural exchange and collaboration between the two institutions with deep local roots.   On Monday, July 6 award-winning pianist Dabin Ryu presents selections from her latest album Trio! that showcase her refined and intricate sound in a contemporary jazz piano trio format. She will be joined by acclaimed drummer Jimmy Macbride and bassist Walter Stinson.   On Tuesday, July 7 internationally recognized jazz pianist and composer Hayoung Lyou performs works from her album The Myth of Katabasis, exploring a musical journey that brid