Pianist

Jiayi Guo is a 20-year-old Hong Kong–born pianist, composer, and bandleader currently completing her studies in jazz piano performance and composition at Berklee College of Music, where she is a member of the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.

Originally a classically trained pianist, Guo was a consecutive award winner in the 2010 Hong Kong International 200th Anniversary of Chopin Youth Piano Competition. After moving to the US, she performed solo piano at Carnegie Hall in 2016 as a winner of the 13th Annual American Arts Festival Competition. Soon after, Guo discovered her passion for jazz, improvisation, and composition, setting a new course for her artistic journey. She has studied under esteemed musicians including Kris Davis, Francisco Mela, Yoko Miwa, and Utar Artun.

Jiayi Guo

Spectacle Island

Experience an hour of captivating music as Jan Portisch, a talented double bassist, brings together an ensemble of exceptional musicians for a unique recital. Joining Portisch on stage are Rinat Fishman on clarinet, Jiayi Guo on piano, and Dhruv Banerji on trumpet. This performance promises a blend of original compositions and fresh interpretations of lesser-known jazz pieces, offering a rich and diverse musical journey. The event will take place in the intimate setting of Berk Recital Hall, providing an ideal atmosphere for an immersive musical experience. This recital is a testament to the collaborative spirit and creative exploration that defines Berklee College of Music, showcasing the talents of its students and the innovative approaches they bring to their craft.

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Jan Portisch—Quiet Music

Berk Recital Hall

Jiayi Guo(Opens in a new window) is an 18-year-old rising Hong Kong-born pianist, composer, arranger, and band leader currently completing her studies in performance and jazz composition at Berklee College of Music. Guo began deeply rooted in a classically trained childhood, winning consecutive awards in the 2010 Hong Kong International 200th Anniversary of Chopin Youth Piano Competition and in 2016 performing solo at the prestigious Carnegie Hall as a winner in the 13th Annual American Arts Festival. At age of fifteen, Guo switched focus and began to study jazz piano with Berklee Professor Utar Artun. Guo also began to compose symphonies venturing into contemporary classical composition, as well as arranging for jazz big band, pop arrangements, broadway music, and film scoring. In performance Guo has performed with renowned musicians including George Garzone, David Fiuczynski, and Wes Wirth, in addition to piano studies with Ran Blake, Damien Sneed, and Giorgi Mikadze. Guo’s interest and curiosity has led her to become a loyal student of all facets of music from studying traditional and contemporary jazz, world music, and mainstream culture. Guo aspires to be able to bring all of her skills to the table and spread awareness of the vast variety of music that exists, to bring a truly authentic experience, emotion, and something new to the mass audience.

Pianist

Jiayi Guo

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Aug 31, 2025

Jiayi Guo · Berklee College of Music

Jul 1, 2024

Jan Portisch—Quiet Music · Berklee College of Music

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