Yoojin Park is a violinist based in New York City and celebrated for her ability to perform at the highest level in classical and jazz music, effortlessly blending genres and pushing musical boundaries to captivate audiences worldwide. In 2024, she performed with Jennifer Hudson at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, which was broadcast on NBC, and appeared on Telemundo TV during the New Year’s Eve Ceremony alongside David Bisbal.

 

With her band, the Yoojin Park Quintet, she performed at the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club in New York, gaining recognition on World Violin Day as one of the “artists who have slayed the stage at Blue Note.” Yoojin also served as lead violinist for a sold-out Paul McCartney Tribute Show at Carnegie Hall, as well as for Curtis Mayfield and Charlie Parker Centennial Tribute Shows, all of which earned widespread critical acclaim.

 

She has left a significant mark in film music, serving as concertmaster, leading the orchestra, and recording the original soundtrack for Hulu’s “Life & Beth”, as well as leading the string quartet for the Netflix and Sundance Film Festival award-winning documentary “Descendant”, collaborating with pianist and composer Ray Angry. In 2023, she performed with Sofia Carson at the Global Citizen Festival in NYC, further showcasing her versatility. She has also contributed to music videos and recordings for artists such as Madison Beer and Yungblud for Vevo, demonstrating her ability to bridge genres and collaborate across musical styles.

 

In 2023, Yoojin performed at Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, collaborating with Arthur Verocai and an orchestra to present a fusion of classical and hip-hop. She also demonstrated a seamless fusion of classical and pop at New York’s Hudson Yards Vessel Opening Ceremony, performing alongside Josh Groban, Sarah Brightman, and Deborah Cox. As the violinist for EDM artist KSHMR, Yoojin toured internationally, including in India, Singapore, Canada and South Korea, presenting groundbreaking performances that combined EDM with classical violin.

 

As a bandleader, Yoojin recorded her album “West End” with pianist Victor Gould, saxophonist Godwin Louis, bassist Lonnie Plaxico, and drummer Montez Coleman. Released by Universal Music Korea, the album features a fusion of classical and jazz, presenting her emotional and innovative sound to a global audience. As a sideman, she has contributed as lead violinist to projects with renowned jazz musicians, including Victor Gould, Tivon Pennicott, Anwar Marshall, and Myron Walden.

 

Yoojin’s diverse portfolio stems from her solid foundation in classical music, paired with her profound understanding of jazz and improvisation. Born and raised in South Korea, Yoojin grew up in a musical family. Under the influence of her pianist mother, Yoojin began piano lessons at age 3 and started playing violin at 4. She was recognized as an outstanding prodigy, winning the Hankook Ilbo Competition at age 7. Her accomplishments as a soloist and concertmaster led her to attend the Korea National University of Arts, one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea, where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Classical Violin Performance under the tutelage of Professor Nam-Yun Kim, one of the country’s most celebrated violinists.

 

Following her graduation, Yoojin toured as a violinist with K-pop artist Lee Seung-Hwan and became intrigued by the world of jazz and improvisation. She liked the idea of not being restrained by following the conventions of classical music or playing solely by sheet music. In 2006, Yoojin moved to Boston to study at the renowned Berklee College of Music, pursuing jazz in earnest. After graduating Magna Cum Laude in performance from Berklee, she moved to New York City and, in 2011, earned a Master’s Degree in jazz performance from Queens College under the mentorship of Professor Antonio Hart.

 

Yoojin has forged her unique sound across classical, jazz, film, pop, hip-hop and EDM genres. With her emotive and transformative music, Yoojin bridges cultures and genres, leaving an indelible mark on her audiences.