Live Jazz in New York

Hyeonseon Baek is a New York City–based jazz vocalist from South Korea whose music blends the American Songbook tradition with original compositions and improvisation. His debut album Longing features Kevin Hays, Linda May Han Oh, Jochen Rueckert, and Lucas Pino, and was named one of Jazz Weekly’s Top 10 Albums of the Year. The album also received a four-star review from All About Jazz for its lyrical sensitivity and phrasing. Baek performs regularly throughout New York City. He is a recipient of the 2025 Queens Arts Fund grant and the 2026 NYSCA grant, and serves as a panelist for the 2026 Queens Arts Fund. I’ll follow up soon with the finalized band lineup and any additional details.