Seoyeon Im — Jazz violinist and composer


Seoyeon Im – New York-based Korean jazz violinist, composer, bandleader and producer whose music lives at the intersection of classical strings, jazz improvisation and cinematic storytelling.
A graduate of Sungshin Women's University and Berklee College of Music, with a Master's in Jazz Performance from Queens College (CUNY), she leads the Seoyeon Im Quartet, presents a monthly Studio Ghibli Jazz Series, plays with the Glad Rag Orchestra and founded the Brooklyn String Quartet. Her V.OLIN YouTube channel has passed 20 million views. Her debut album, New World, brings a jazz quartet and a string quartet together in a portrait of finding her voice in New York.
- 20M+YouTube views
- 60K+YouTube subscribers
- 50K+Instagram followers
- New WorldDebut album, 2026
News
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LatestSeoyeon Featured in the October Issue of MM Jazz(KOREAN JAZZ MAGAZINE)Great news! Seoyeon’s New World album is featured in the October issue of MM Jazz! Check out the latest issue for the album review and discover more about Seoyeon’s musical journey.Read - Seoyeon’s New World Album Review Featured in Jazz People October 2026 IssuesSeoyeon’s album New World has been featured in the October issues of two respected Korean jazz publications, Jazz People. The album review highlights the music and artistic identity behind this latest release.
- Q Train — the title track is outThe title track from Seoyeon's debut album New World — a cinematic jazz portrait of riding the Q across the Manhattan Bridge.
- Up in the Air — first single from New WorldThe opening track of New World, written in the early months of the pandemic, is the album's first release.
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Discography
Album ~ Seoyeon Im
New World
Seoyeon Im's debut full-length album — a cinematic portrait of building a new artistic identity in New York.
- 01Up in the Air4:26
- 02Q Train3:57
- 03Kiki in the New World5:02
- 04Wind Blossom4:11
- 05Rain Drop3:43
- 06Rush G5:52
- 07Reincarnation4:07
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Concerts
All concertsSeoyeon Im Quartet (Studio Ghibli Jazz)
The Red Pavilion, 1241 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Euro Jazz Night
Faena New York, 500 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011
Gypsy Jazz Duo with Charlie Roman
La Fleur Rouge, 392 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Seoyeon Im Swing Trio
Rosevale Cocktail Room, 305 W 48th St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10036



