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About
Jazz artist who was an influential member of the Asian-American jazz movement. He was known for combining jazz and Asian music.
Before Fame
He obtained a B.M. degree in music performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 1978.
Trivia
His group the Jon Jang Sextet performed at the 1997 Beijing Jazz Festival.
Family Life
He was born of Chinese ancestry.
Associated With
He collaborated with many famous jazz artists, including Max Roach.