A Tribe for Jazz Welcomes "Connected" with Chien Chien Lu and Richie Goods

🎶 "CONNECTED": Richie Goods & Chien Chien Lu Live in Concert! 🌟

Join us on Saturday, July 20th at 7pm at the CCAD Canzani Center for an extraordinary musical journey with "CONNECTED," featuring vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu and bassist Richie Goods. Born out of deep conversations during lockdown about social issues, their collaboration transcends genres, blending classical richness with R&B and Funk grooves. Experience not only their impressive music but also the profound bond that unites them as they explore themes of unity and peace. Don't miss this enchanting evening where melodies meet meaning in a celebration of friendship and harmony.

Presented in partnership with the Columbus College of Art and Design, with generous support from the Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Ohio Arts Council.

About Connected

"CONNECTED" was formed during the lockdown. Vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu and bassist Richie Goods had frequent conversations about the Black Lives Matter movement and unwarranted hate crimes against Asians. They decided to undertake a project that would unify people and evoke imagery of love and peace. Not only was the music they produced impressive, but their friendship also deepened as they explored the stereotypical discord that often exists between the African American and Asian communities. Richie Goods and Chien Chien met in 2019 during a European tour. Shortly after, Richie produced Chien Chien's debut album, "The Path." As their collaboration continued to flourish, a new endeavor emerged: "Connected," a project that embodied the profound musical connection between them.

Chien Chien’s foundation in classical training provided a rich and textured canvas upon which their collaborative work thrived. Her intricate knowledge of classical nuances intertwined seamlessly with Richie Goods' background rooted in the realms of R&B and Funk, creating an enchanting juxtaposition of genres that breathed life into their compositions.

For more information, visit: https://www.chienchienlu.com

About A Tribe for Jazz

A Tribe for Jazz is a Columbus-based nonprofit whose mission is to preserve the legacy and advance the future of jazz through visual storytelling, live and virtual performances, education, and community engagement. To learn more about their exciting array of programmign visit: www.atribeforjazz.org