EJ Hwang, a Korean contemporary jazz pianist and composer, blends global influences into her music, marked by analytical depth and harmonic intrigue. Beginning classical training in Seoul, she pursued jazz education at Berklee College of Music upon moving to the United States in 2009, studying with Danilo Perez, Terri Lyne Carrington, and John Patitucci, to name a few. One of her compositions, “Wynton’s Dilema”, is featured within New Standards : 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers published by Berklee Press in conjunction with the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.

Performing on numerous occasions in Boston, New York, Chicago, Seoul, and Panama City has and continues to enhance her deep connection with the spirit of jazz. Hwang has collaborated with esteemed performers and recorded her debut album “The Ensemble” in 2015. Her current albums, “Narsha”, and “Mugunhwa Has Bloomed” showcase her multicultural experiences, fusing Western harmonies with traditional Korean Samulnori, reflecting her journey into modern and Latin jazz. Hwang not only explores diverse musical forms but also collaborates with Korean pop artists and mentors aspiring jazz musicians, aiming to shape new aesthetic directions in jazz on the global stage.