BOMI CHOI
Drummer & Educator
• Professor at Seoul National University and Kyung Hee Univ.
• Doctor of Applied Arts at Kyung Hee Univ.
• SUNY Purchase Artist Diploma in Jazz Studies
• Master Degree at Steinhardt, New York University in Jazz Studies
• Postmodern Music and Drum major Music Bachelor, Kyung Hee Univ.
Canopus artist Bomi Choi hails from South Korea and she brings a unique and resounding feel to all kinds of jazz compositions. As the leader and composer of “Bomi’s Homies,” Choi has put out several impressive albums including Bomi’s Homes (2014), Jumpin’ With B (2018) and Meeting of Minds (2016) with Mindpoly Trio. Choi has also performed and/or recorded with other marque acts such as Laura Fygi, David Wong, Jeb Patton, Sachal Vasandani, Charenée Wade, Vincent Herring, George Garzon, Billy Carter, to name a few.
Performance History
2002 Yokohama Music Festival
2004 Creative Gugak Contest "Dreaming of the Wind"
2004 Kang Hyo-sun, Attraction, Yeongsan Art Hall
2005 "Lunar Sound" won the grand prize at the National Music Contest hosted by Suwon City
2008 Lima International Jazz Festival with Gabriel Allegria Afro-Peruvian Ensemble
2009 Italian Sienna Jazz Festival with George Garzon
2009 New York, Blue Note with Kenny Werner
2011 "Ain't Miss Behavin" Vermont Theatre, Weston
2012 "Snowing Map" Tour of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Canada
2013 Vincent Herring Quintet China Shanghai, Hangzhou JZ Jazz Festival
2013 Jarasum Jazz Festival Vincent Herring Quintet
2014 Eric Alexander/ Vincent Herring Quintet Daegu, Busan, Chilpo Jazz Festival
2015 Sachal Vasandani Performance Drummer EBS Sympathy, Maria Callas Hall,Chilpo Jazz Festival
2016 Yoon Joo-hee, Small Space Ensemble, Invited to the Korean Cultural Center in New York
2016 10th Drum Judge at Kyunghyang Newspaper Competition
2016 Charenee Wade Performance in Korea/ Chilpo Jazz Festival, Maria Callas Hall
2016 Yoon Joo-hee Small Space Ensemble "Girl Into Picture" Platform Changdong 61
2016 MINPOLY ALBUM SHOWCASE, FORMETECH WORKS HALL
2018 Chilpo Jazz Festival with Laura Fygi
2018 Blue Note Series x Audi Lounge Laura Fygi's concert in Korea
2019 Brazil "Rock In Rio" Asia Stage with Billy Carter
2023 Currently active as a Canopus drum artist
2024 BLUE NOTE Shanghai & Beijing with Maria Kim Trio
2025 TED x SNU Lecture Concert
2025 Tainan Jazz Festival with Maria Kim Trio
2025 Seoul Forest Jazz Festival
Bruce Kang is a South Korean jazz bassist and composer known for his rich tone, rhythmic clarity, and deep musicality.
He holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of the Arts (’16) and a Master of Music from the New England Conservatory (’18).
Throughout his career, Bruce has studied under some of the most respected names in jazz and classical music, including Dave Holland, Don Palma, Ethan Iverson, Billy Hart, Larry McKenna, Jerry Bergonzi, John Swana, David Wong, Byron Landham, Cecil McBee, John Lockwood, and Alex Claffy.
He has performed alongside renowned artists such as George Garzone, Dan Nimmer, Ethan Iverson, Benny Benack III and Ran Blake, bringing a strong and sensitive presence to the bandstand.
Bruce was awarded "Best Band" at the 2017 Bucharest International Jazz Competition, and won a Grand Prize at the 2018 PHIL Live. Bruce has performed at major international festivals and events including the Shenzen International Music Conference (2017), Panama Jazz Festival (2018), Jeonju Jazz Festival (2022), Ubud Village Jazz Festival (2022), Seoul Jazz Festa (2024), Cheonan International Jazz Street (2024/2025), Yeosu Jazz Festival (2024), Tribowl Jazz Festival (2024), Devil’s Door Jazz Festa (2024), Jeonju Mini Jazz Festival (2024/2025), and TEDxSNU (2025).
He is also featured on A Finite Time (2023), an album led by pianist Heemin Chae.
