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Srisley (Yaeseul Kim)

Yaeseul Kim, also known as Srisley, is a South Korean jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader whose work blends Afro Latin jazz with contemporary jazz and cinematic orchestration. Her music is driven by Afro Cuban and Latin American rhythmic traditions, paired with a strong sense of structure shaped by film scoring and large ensemble writing.

She leads projects in formats ranging from piano trio and duo to big band and orchestral settings, emphasizing rhythm, form, and narrative flow. Yaeseul has performed internationally at major festivals and venues including the Boston Calling Music Festival and the Detroit Jazz Festival, and has collaborated with Grammy winning musicians from the Latin jazz world.

In addition to her performance career, she is active as an educator, teaching piano and ensemble courses at the university level.

Awards

Finalist, Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition (2024)
2024 | 1st Prize, 20th-Century Category – Charleston International Music Competition
2024 | Winner, Composition Category – Berklee Career Jam Composition Award
2022 | Full Scholarship Recipient – Berklee World Tour Jazz Piano Audition

Gear

Acoustic Piano

The Rhythmic Alchemy Of Srisley: Weaving Korean Heritage With Afro-cuban Heat

Source: Frank Gazerro
April 27, 2026

When pianist, composer, and teaching master Yae-Seul Kim—known to the jazz world as Srisley—touches the keys, listeners are instantly transported to a captivating landscape of sound. Through a deeply internalized grasp of Latin jazz rhythms and a profound connection to Korean roots, Srisley has forged an artistic signature that resonates across continents. From early beginnings as a classical prodigy in South Korea to emerging as a celebrated voice in contemporary jazz, this journey is a testament to the universal power ...
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“Srisley’s technical mastery of the piano is immediately compelling. Her affinity for high-energy, rhythmically complex music is evident as she performs challenging material with clarity, control, and apparent ease." – Rebecca Cline