Chih-Yuan Chen｜Clarinet & Saxophone

Booking & Services

Our Services

Performance · Live Music Booking

Exquisite Jazz Ensembles / Cross-Genre Festivals

Available for corporate annual galas, brand launch events, wedding banquets, private VIP parties, and various cultural arts festivals. Repertoire spans elegant classical, vintage swing, smooth Bossa Nova, and modern cross-genre adaptations, with flexible ensemble configurations tailored to your event's exact tone:

Friday Quintet: Full-sized 5-piece jazz ensemble (highly dynamic, perfect for major festivals and large stages).
Mellow Jazz Trio / Quartet: Clarinet/Saxophone + Piano + Double Bass (+ Drums) to cultivate a highly sophisticated, upscale atmosphere.
Crossover Showcase: A dynamic performance pairing live jazz musicians with professional dancers.

Lectures & Education · Speaking & Masterclasses

“Music Backpacker” Keynotes / Woodwind Improvisation

Invited guest speaker at major universities (e.g., Feng Chia University, NCUE, National Defense University), cultural arts associations, and corporate events. Sharing actionable expertise drawn from international stage curation:

Music Backpacker Series: “Traveling with Instruments” — keynotes on international stages, creative inspiration, and behind-the-scenes insights.
Aesthetics & Innovation: Exploring the clash between engineering precision and free jazz, expanding the audience's creative horizons.
Woodwind Masterclasses: Fundamental classical techniques and jazz improvisation line guidance for both clarinet and saxophone.

Testimonials & Press

What clients and media say

While performing the jazz-infused clarinet concerto, the audience was transported to a jazz club on the streets of New York, enjoying a magnificent big band performance. Soloist Chih-Yuan Chen's cool and energetic playing left the audience completely spellbound.

— 2024 Evergreen Symphony Orchestra Music Camp【In Concert】 Official Review

Chih-Yuan Chen seamlessly channels the free spirit of blues and jazz into a refined, engineering mind, creating an incredibly striking crossover story.

— Volkswagen Interview & Production Team

Blending jazz improvisation with rich busking experiences worldwide, and pairing it with precise live demonstrations, this has been one of the most engaging and highly anticipated arts lectures for our students.

— Academic General Education Arts Lecture Organizer

First public performance in Japan. From Taipei, Friday Quintet brought the energy of blues and jazz into the streets of Sakai, where history and culture intertwine.

— 2023 Japan Sakai Blues Festival Review

Performance Records

Highlights and links

2024 · The 8th Evergreen Symphony Orchestra Music Camp

2024/07/14 Evergreen Symphony Orchestra Music Camp｜Concerto Soloist

While performing the jazz-infused clarinet concerto, the audience was transported to a jazz club on the streets of New York, enjoying a magnificent big band performance. Soloist Chih-Yuan Chen's cool and energetic playing left the audience completely spellbound.
— 2024 Evergreen Symphony Orchestra Music Camp【In Concert】

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▶ Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto

2025 · Taichung Music Instrument Festival

2025/10/11 Taichung Music Instrument Festival

Received 3rd place in the saxophone category at the Taichung Music Instrument Festival, organized by the Taichung City Cultural Affairs Bureau. A small milestone on the musical journey — grateful for every bit of support. Continuing to grow.

2025 · Taipei Jazz Festival

2025/09/27 Taipei Jazz Festival Performance

Taipei All-Star Jazz Big Band · 19:00–19:50 @ Taipei Music Center Outdoor Plaza. Selected in 2025 to join the Taipei All-Star Jazz Big Band, performing at the Taipei Jazz Festival alongside top jazz musicians in Taiwan.

2023 · Japan Sakai Blues Festival

2023/09/16 Japan Sakai Blues Festival

First public performance in Japan. From Taipei, Friday Quintet brought the energy of blues and jazz into the streets of Sakai, where history and culture intertwine. Hello, we are Friday Quintet from Taiwan — it's an honor to perform here in Sakai!

2023 · National Palace Museum (Southern Branch)

2023/03/25 National Palace Museum — Southern Branch

Invited to perform at the "Encounter the Southern Branch — Palace Afternoon Tea" concert series at the National Palace Museum Southern Branch. The jazz performance was livestreamed on the official page to wide acclaim.

2024 · Lecture · National Defense University

2024/05/01 NDU: Music Backpacker — Traveling with Music

Invited to deliver a guest lecture at the National Defense University, sharing insights from a cross-disciplinary musician's perspective — travel inspiration, backstage stories, and how music builds cultural connections.

National Concert Hall Buddy Clarinet Ensemble

2022 · National Concert Hall, Taipei

2022 · Lecture & Performance

2022/11/19 Zhishan Cultural and Ecological Garden: The Music Backpacker — A Borderless Musical Journey

Invited to the Zhishan Cultural and Ecological Garden, I combined live clarinet performance with a lecture. I shared how to transcend boundaries of borders and genres through music, guiding the audience on a soul-stirring journey across cultures.

Zhishan Cultural and Ecological Garden Lecture

2023 · Lecture

2023/09/09 Ruifang Arts and Culture Development Association: Traveling with Instruments

Invited to the Ruifang Arts and Culture Development Association for a special lecture. I shared the journey of a musician traveling with instruments, exploring cross-cultural exchanges and the profound meaning and inspiration music brings to different life journeys.

2023 · Workshop

2023/05/07 Band Workshop for Dancers & Live Band Social

"The band is playing too fast or too slow—how do I communicate with them?" "How can I pinpoint the nuances in Swing and Blues phrasing?" To address these common questions, we invited musicians from the Friday Quintet and dance instructor Chris Sun to co-host this workshop. We explored musical structures and the art of listening, helping dancers dive deep into the heart of the music, followed by a live band social session for real-time practice.

2022 · Lecture

2022/07/09 ESO Music Camp: The Philosophy of a Music Backpacker

Following a full day of orchestra rehearsals, I hosted a special lecture to share my "slash career" philosophy. Beyond discussing how to balance a professional career with a passion for travel and performance, I provided a deep dive into jazz improvisation—demonstrating how to build creative solos from simple melodies and rhythms, leaving the students with valuable insights and inspiration.

Chih-Yuan Chen｜Clarinet · Saxophone · Cross-Genre Music