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John Yao

Born: June 25, 1977

For over fifteen years, John Yao has been honing his talents as a trombonist, a composer and arranger, and has cemented his place on the New York City jazz scene.  Yao’s lyrical soloing and expressive, round tone combined with his creative hunger for exploring the boundaries of harmony and rhythm in his compositions and arrangements have established him as a unique musical talent.  

As a trombonist, Yao has worked extensively as a sideman for Grammy-award winning New York City ensembles, such as the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra.  He has also performed with as Paquito D’Rivera, Eddie Palmieri, Danilo Perez, Chris Potter and Kurt Elling, New Cuban Express Big Band, Terraza 7 Big Band, among many others. 

Brass Players: Clark Terry, Rob Mazurek and More

by Jerome Wilson
November 15, 2023

This vintage episode of The Outer View from November 9, 2021, features all brass players, trumpeters, trombonists, and a tuba player. Musicians heard on the program include Clark Terry, Rob Mazurek, Steve Turre, Sarah Wilson, Bob Stewart, and Terence Blanchard. Playlist Henry Theadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete ...

The Pan American Nutcracker Suite

By Joe McCarthy

Label: Angel Face Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Overture; March; Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; Trepak; Arabian Dance; Chinese Dance; Dance of the Reed Flutes; Waltz of the Flowers.

Off-Kilter

By John Yao

Label: See Tao Recordings
Released: 2022
Track listing: Below The High Rise; Labyrinth; Interlude No. 1; Quietly; Crosstalk; Unfiltered; the Morphing Line; Interlude No. 2; Off-Kilter.

Tyshawn Sorey, David Sanborn and More

by Jerome Wilson
November 9, 2022

This show features an extreme variety of old and new jazz. It includes Tyshawn Sorey, Miles Okazaki, David Sanborn, and Lynne Arriale. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 The Art Ensemble of Chicago “Song for ...

John Yao: Off-Kilter

by Mark Corroto
August 9, 2022

In all great ensemble recordings one pays no attention to the compositions and arrangements. The music just seems to dance without inhibitions and flow over the ears. Correction: excellent ensemble performances compel one to recognize and appreciate the compositions and arrangements. With composer, arranger, trombonist John Yao both statements are true and both are in opposition ...

Juanma Trujillo, Ziv Taubenfeld’s Full Sun & Caleb Wheeler Curtis

by Maurice Hogue
August 8, 2022

This edition features music from new releases by guitarist Juanma Trujillo, bass clarinetist Ziv Taubenfeld & Full Sun, Memplex from Austria, France's Hubert Dupont & Sirocco, saxophonist Caleb Wheeler Curtis and four of Finland's finest, bassist Ville Rauhala, trumpeter Antero Priha, guitarist Julius Heikkila & drummer Alf Forsman, plus a preview of a release to-come from ...

Camilla George, Bennie Maupin, Sasha Berliner, Tumi Mogorosi & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
July 30, 2022

From Africa to Brooklyn, and a few stops in between, a playlist replete with a diverse range of new and upcoming albums.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Kamil Piotrowicz Sextet “TFE" Weird Heaven (Howard) 0:16 Host talks 3:14 Sasha Berliner “Ephemerality" Onyx (JMI Recordings) 4:18 ...

Crosstalk

July 24, 2022

Album: Off-Kilter
By John Yao
Label: See Tao Recordings
Released: 2022
Duration: 6:30

Mary Halvorson, Josh Sinton, Pat Thomas & The Big Room

by Maurice Hogue
July 20, 2022

Guitarist Mary Halvorson's new double album marks her debut for Nonesuch. You'll hear a sample from em>Amaryllis and Belladonna. You'll also get a taste of Slovenian guitarist Samo Salamon's terrific new recording Pure And Simple with the great Arild Andersen and Rakalam Bob Moses. Other new trio sets come from baritone saxophonist Josh Sinton and the ...