For over a decade, John Yao has been honing his talents as a trombonist, composer and arranger, and cementing his place on the New York City jazz scene. Yao’s lyrical soloing and expressive, round tone, combined with his relentless drive to push the boundaries of harmony and rhythm, have established him as a unique and forward-thinking jazz talent. Masterfully leading and composing the music for both his large and small ensemble, Yao has released three albums since 2012 as a leader. He is currently an Adjunct Faculty at Molloy College and Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College.
