Liu Yuan

Liu Yuan

Liu Yuan is a leading figure of Chinese jazz music, the godfather of Chinese jazz music, and a veteran of Cui Jian's band. The ambitious leader, born in 1960, is the youngest child in his family, the son of his father when he was 41.

His father, Liu Fengtong, is a well-known folk artist who plays suona. When Liu Yuan was a child, he touched all the musical instruments he could touch at home. After graduating in 1979, he directly entered the Beijing Song and dance troupe, the youngest song and dance troupe in China at that time.

Basic introduction

"The godfather of Chinese jazz" is the veteran of Cui Jian's band. Up to now, he still runs with Cui Jian at home and abroad

Personal profile

"It takes at least 20 to 30 years, or even 50 years, to develop jazz in China" - Liu Yuan Liu Yuan is a man with a story. If he has enough time, talking about him and cdcaf é will make him a book. In fact, he has already lamented that everything he has experienced is "wonderful". He has stuck to the "Jazz boat" at the helm and swayed for ten years. He has also helped a lot in private Many rock bands, ups and downs, cdcaf é is now built into the capital Jazz "absolute live" has a direct relationship with him. In his eyes and heart, cdcaf é is the cradle of Chinese jazz music. since 1995, Liu Yuan has been guarding cdcaf é, insisting on performing live all the year round.

Main achievements

He seems to be able to play everything, such as flute, flute, suona and saxophone, but he is not willing to play how indelible contribution he has made to the development of Chinese jazz music. To get around this topic, he speaks with a low voice. Listening to him, the development of jazz music in China should go up to a higher level, and we must pay special attention to the development of local jazz musicians Exhibition.