YUHAN SU
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‘Like the best fiction, it’s entirely enveloping’ - Downbeat
Yuhan Su
Vibraphonist | Composer | Improviser
New York-based Taiwanese vibraphonist Yuhan Su is a creative force in contemporary jazz, recognized for a style that is both intellectually rigorous and deeply evocative. The winner of the 2026 Downbeat Critics Poll for Rising Star Vibraphonist and recently named one of the "Up-and-Comers of the Year" by The New York City Jazz Record, Su has also been distinguished as one of the "Top 25 Best Vibraphonists in History" by U Discover Music. Her discography as a leader spans five critically acclaimed releases, including her most recent work, OVER the MOONs (2025, Endectomorph), and the celebrated Liberated Gesture (2023, Sunnyside). Her work has garnered prestigious accolades globally, including the 2026 Golden Melody Award for “Best Instrumental Album”, ”Best Instrumental Composer" and multiple honors from the Golden Indie Music Awards, including "Best Album of the Year" and "Best New Artist." A sought-after collaborator, Su was selected as the 2025 Jazz Gallery Residency Commission Composer and a member of the M3 (Mutual Mentorship of Musicians) Cohort 7. She has performed alongside visionary figures such as Vijay Iyer, Amir Elsaffar, Greg Osby, Matt Mitchell, and Webber/Morris Big Band. Yuhan Su is a Ludwig-Musser Percussion, Resta-Jay Percussion, and Alternate Mode Inc. endorsed artist.
Intelligence, sensitivity and a haunting sense of tenderness. -- Downbeat
Ferocious four-mallets technique with a deep sense of emotional expression
- U Discover Music ’25 of the Best Jazz Vibraphonist’
Among the most prominent contemporary voices on the vibraphone - Jazziz
Luminous and glowing, but switches to compellingly aggressive at the drop of a mallet
— New York City Jazz Record
Playfulness, cleverness and charm. Her joy in this music is contagious - Mel Minter
City Animals hits a new plateau altogether - Best Jazz on Bandcamp,
October 2018 Depth, Intelligence, wit, and power - Step Tempest
Best of Jazz, October 2018 - Archaic Pop
An intensely impressionistic work that captivates with its creative energy. – All about Jazz
Sophisticated yet accessible, rooted in the tradition and yet refreshingly contemporary.
– All about Jazz
New Album OVER the MOONs
Coming Out October 17th 2025 Endectomorph Music
Ft. Yuhan Su. Anna Webber. Alex LoRe. Matt Mitchell. YingDa Chen.
Marty Kenney. James Paul Nadien. Shinya Lin
Record Release Tour
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Yuhan Su - "Character" @ musig im pflegidach, Muri
Live at Jazz Gallery
