John Yao Big Band: Performing Group in New York

About John Yao Big Band

John Yao Big Band is a New York City-based large ensemble led by trombonist and composer John Yao, heard in the city’s club and concert circuit and presented at venues such as the Kupferberg Center for the Arts. The group’s work reflects Yao’s writing-forward approach, built around tightly organized sections and room for individual voices. Its personnel and collaborations connect it to a wide local network, including artists such as Vincent Herring, Arturo O’Farrill, Wycliffe Gordon, and Wallace Roney Jr. Performances tend to favor structure and clarity over spectacle.