Sujae Jung is a pianist from Busan, South Korea, is celebrated for her emotive and honest approach to contemporary jazz. She has collaborated with diverse artists, including the bands WINDA and NA5, as well as through her Jung Stratmann project with Wolf Robert Stratmann. Their previous releases include Bird of Luck (independently released) and Live at 29th Street (released under 29th Street Editions in 2024).

 

Sujae has worked with esteemed musicians such as Steve Cardenas, Marko Djordjevic, Axel Fischbacher, Ned Rothenberg, and Satoshi Takeishi. Currently completing a Master of Music in Performer-Composer at The New School New York with a scholarship, her research blends Korean traditional music and nature with contemporary jazz.

 

Sujae holds a bachelor’s degree in jazz piano from the Royal Conservatory in The Hague and an associate degree from Kukje University of Arts. Furthermore, Sujae received a scholarship for the 2024 Living Jazz "Jazz Camp West" in California.