This week on Jazz Night in America, we spotlight the remarkable rise of bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh. When she’s not on the road with guitar legend Pat Metheny, she’s crafting her own innovative projects—like Aventurine. Join us as we trace her journey from her roots in Perth, Australia to her artistic evolution in New York City. You’ll also hear a live performance from her hybrid chamber-jazz ensemble Aventurine, recorded at NPR’s Studio One in Washington, D.C.—a vibrant companion to the 2019 concert film we captured.
Musicians: Linda May Han Oh, acoustic and electric bass; Greg Ward, soprano and alto saxophones; Matt Mitchell, piano; Ches Smith, drums; Fung Chern Hwei, violin; Curtis Stewart, violin; Benni von Gutzeit, viola; and Jeremy Harman, cello.
Set List: All songs written by Linda May Han Oh unless otherwise noted.
“Song Yue Rao (Moon in the Pines)”
“Yoda”
“Ebony”
“Lucid Lullaby”
“The Sirens Are Wailing”
“Au Privave” (Charlie Parker; arr. Linda May Han Oh)