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Yooyoun Cho

Born: December 30, 1996

Yooyoun Cho (pronounced "yoo-yoon") is a NYC-based jazz guitarist, composer and educator.

Born and raised in Wonju, South Korea, he started playing percussion and clarinet at the age of eight. He started to play guitar in his teens and chose it as his main instrument. When he moved to Seoul to attend university, he discovered the robust jazz scene in Seoul and decided to pursue a career as a jazz musician. 

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During his time in Seoul, he was mentored by jazz guitarist Junbeom Kim. In 2018, he founded SoWhat NOLA Band which has become one of the most recognized traditional-style jazz groups in Korea, and produced their first album in 2021. His next step was to move to NYC, where he studied and played with jazz masters such as Jon Faddis, John Mosca, Ralph Lalama, Andy Farber, Ugonna Okegwo and was mentored by guitarist Pasquale Grasso.

A Tadd of Fat Birds

By Yooyoun Cho

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Track listing: Relaxin’ at Camarillo; Lullaby in Rhythm; Our Delight; Heaven’s Doors Are Open Wide; Dexterity; A Tadd of Fat Birds; Billie’s Bounce.