Liu Yuan (musician)

In this Chinese name, the family name is Liu.

Liu Yuan
Simplified Chinese刘元
Traditional Chinese劉元
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLiú Yuán

Liu Yuan (Chinese: 劉元; pinyin: Liú Yuán, pronounced [ljǒʊ yǎn]; January 1, 1960 – December 22, 2024) was a Chinese musician, who played tenor and baritone saxophone as well as the Chinese wind instrument called suona. According to Encyclopedia of Contemporary Chinese Culture, Liu was the most influential modern Chinese jazz musician.

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