Ted Lo

In 1976, Hong Kong-born Jazz pianist Ted Lo was the first Chinese graduate of Berklee College of Music in the United States. Beginning his career as a freelance jazz pianist during the 70s, he made his recording debut on trombonist Raul de Souza’s 1974 album Colors. In 1977, Ted toured with rock legend Al Kooper.

In 1979, he moved to New York City, where over the next decade he collaborated with the likes of Astrud Gilberto, Ron Carter, Earl Klugh, Herbie Hancock, Eric Gale, Phyllis Hyman, Dave Valentin, Flora Purim, Airto Moreira, Herbie Mann, Larry Coryell, Stix Hooper, Michael Franks, Gregory Hines and fusion group Special EFX. While in the United States, Lo performed at the Blue Note in New York City, the Blues Alley in Washington, D.C., Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and the Keystone Korner in San Francisco. Lo was also featured internationally at the North Sea Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, London Jazz Festival, and Montreux Jazz Festival.

Returning to Hong Kong in 1996, Ted has worked with an impressive list of Hong Kong pop icons, including Eason Chan, George Lam, Janice Vidal, Jacky Cheung, Justin Lo, Kay Tse, Miriam Yeung, Gin Lee, AGA, Prudence Liew, Vincy Chan, Joey Yung and Sandy Lam. Ted’s influence on jazz music has gone far beyond the stage and the studio. He has devoted much time to raising awareness about jazz music in Hong Kong and Asia, and inspiring the next generation of musicians.