Jon Jang

Jon Jang (Chinese: 胡 健 良; pinyin: Hú Jiànliáng; born March 11, 1954) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader. Of Chinese ancestry, he specializes in music which combines elements of jazz and Asian musics, and is known for musical works exploring international as well as Asian American social justice struggles.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Hu.
Jon Jang
Jang c. 2014
Background information
Birth nameJon Jang
Born(1954-03-11)March 11, 1954
U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • bandleader
  • composer
Instrument(s)
  • Piano
Years active
  • 1978 - present
Labels
  • Asian Improv Arts
  • Soul Note
  • RPM
  • Finnadar
  • New World Records
Websitewww.jonjang.com
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