Chenxi Pan is a vocalist and composer whose work reflects a distinctive personal style and musical language, blending poetry, song, and contemporary instrumental music. Rooted in jazz, her music explores the voice as both a narrative and instrumental force, positioning her as an emerging and original voice within today’s jazz landscape.

Born and raised in China, Chenxi grew up influenced by a wide range of musical traditions. Her path shifted from literature to music during her early studies, eventually leading her to pursue jazz in New York City. Following her passion, she moved to NYC in 2021, where she worked closely with mentors including Sam Yahel and Sara Serpa, and earned her bachelor’s degree in Jazz and Contemporary Music from The New School. During this time, she performed alongside musicians such as Steve Cardenas, Dave Glasser, Cyrus Chestnut, Armen Donelian, and Fred Hersch.

In November 2024, Chenxi made her debut as a composer and bandleader at The Stone NYC. With the same sextet, later expanded to include a string section, she recorded her debut album This Very Moment in May 2025. The project explores the expressive potential of the human voice within ensemble-based contemporary music, blurring the line between vocal and instrumental roles. The album will be released in March 2026 on Origin Records. As a featured vocalist in guitarist George Grydkovets’ band, she has performed and recorded with artists including John Raymond and Andy Clausen. She was in residence at the historic International Jazzfestival Bern in April 2024 and has performed at venues and festivals across the U.S., Europe, and China.