All About Jazz: Take Five with Saxophonist Zishi Liu

​In his Take Five interview with All About Jazz, saxophonist Zishi Liu shares his journey from studying environmental science to discovering jazz through an unexpected placement in a college big band. He discusses how his music blends the introspective qualities of ancient Chinese traditions with the expressive depth of Coltrane's later works. Liu also reflects on his teaching philosophy, emphasizing personalized mentorship, and his aspirations to collaborate with jazz legends like Ron Carter and Brian Blade.

The interview offers insights into Liu's cultural fusion in jazz and his role in expanding Asian representation within the genre.​