Seoyeon Im
Violin Jazz Rising
Experience the swing and soulful Gypsy-jazz fusion of Seoyeon Im, a violinist redefining the boundaries of jazz.
About
Seoyeon Im is a Korean-born jazz violinist, composer, and educator whose journey began with classical violin studies at Sungshin Women’s University. She further honed her musicianship at Berklee College of Music and earned a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from Queens College (CUNY) in New York City. Today she performs globally and is known for blends of swing, Gypsy jazz, and contemporary jazz, both with her own projects and high-profile collaborations.
Music Style
Seoyeon Im’s music bridges jazz swing and Gypsy jazz, infusing violin-led arrangements with modern improvisation, emotive storytelling, and occasional pop-music influence.
Background
- Hometown
- South Korea
- Education
- Sungshin Women’s University; Berklee College of Music; Queens College (CUNY), Master of Music in Jazz Studies
- Instruments
- violin
- Active
- 2010s-present
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If you like Stuff Smith, Regina Carter — you’ll love Seoyeon Im