Dabin Ryu
Award-winning pianist and composer Dabin Ryu brings cerebral depth and emotional richness to every performance. Born in Seoul and based in NYC, she’s a Juilliard Artist Diploma candidate with prior degrees from Berklee and Manhattan School of Music.
Ryu’s music reflects a profound grasp of jazz history, filtered through a highly personal lens. Winner of the 2024 UNISA International Piano Competition and the 2025 Jazz Gallery Residency Commission, she has played iconic venues like Smalls and Dizzy’s, and collaborated with greats like Ralph Peterson. With her trio, she explores original compositions with nuance, improvisational elegance, and magnetic presence.
“It means so much to be part of the very first NoMad Jazz Festival. Just being included in this incredible event alongside so many great artists is truly an honor. It’s a big step, but I’m really looking forward to it. I feel so lucky to have my great mentor, Johnathan Blake, joining me for this performance. We’ll be playing some music from my upcoming album, TRIO!, which makes it even more meaningful.” – Dabin Ryu Trio