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Daniel Niu is a jazz pianist/composer from Beijing, China, now based in Boston as he is in pursuit of a jazz performance degree at the Berklee College of Music. Daniel has left his hometown and moved to Los Angeles since the age of 17 and has been living abroad for many years. During these years, he has experience of playing concerts in US, Europe and Asia. These experience of performing and living abroad enriches Daniel’s musicianship and artistry, as even though he identifies himself as a jazz pianist, he is also experienced in playing many other styles: such as Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, R&B, etc. During his education at Berklee, Daniel has studied with many renowned jazz musicians such as: Hal Crook, Ian Froman, Vadim Neselovskyi, Stephany Tiernan, Alain Mallet, Ed Tomassi, Darren Barret, Joanne Brackeen, Doug Johnson, Billy Test, Christian Li, Billy Kilson, Marcello Pellitteri. During his career, Daniel has played with many great musicians such as George Garzone, Ian From