San Francisco-based vocalist, Thu Ho, brings her unique artistic sensibilities and original music to New York City. Having performed with NY-based master saxophonist Joe Lovano at SFJAZZ, and with legendary bassist Victor Wooten and his brothers for Juneteenth, Thu's vocal styling combines the elegance and sophistication of jazz with the raw power and emotion of the blues and modern music. Recently, Thu has earned rave reviews for her Helen Merrill tribute, showcasing tunes from Merrill's first 4 albums, with arrangements by the great Quincy Jones and Gil Evans. Another sold-out show at SFJAZZ for MLK weekend 2025 highlighted the musical contributions of legendary singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone.
“I watched the first set at home and cycled over for the second set. It was worth the bike ride AND cover charge :)”
Thu's ensemble features the finest, internationally touring, jazz recording artists: Anthony Wonsey on piano, Will Lyle on upright bass, and Minchan Kim on drums.
Anthony Wonsey is an adventurous pianist with chops to burn. He is part of Vincent Herring’s Earth Jazz Agents, and has worked with Carmen Lundy, Russell Malone, Wynton Marsalis, Jim Rotondi, Adonis Rose and Scott Wendholt. He has recorded two albums as leader with Christian McBride on bass and Carl Allen on drums.
Having graduated from Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music (Masters), Will Lyle has rocketed swiftly up the music circuit. He has toured and played major jazz festivals all around the world and with GRAMMY-award winning artists. At such a young age, he has also become a prolific music educator, designing online tools for aspiring players and pros alike to save time and sharpen their skills.
Minchan Kim is a fluid and dynamic drummer who toured Europe with Martin Zenker right after graduation, and continued touring in the Americas and Asia. He’s performed with Kenny Washington, Jin Pureum, Jesse Davis and the Hyejin Quartet. In 2023, he received second prize at the distinguished Kurt Mass Jazz Award.