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Toro Cheng Pin Xuan

Adjunct Lecturer

Biography

Toro Cheng obtained Master of Music in Jazz Pedagogy at West Virginia University, USA. Ever since his return to Malaysia, Toro has been busy gigging and teaching. He has performed with international and local artists such as 陈升 (Taiwan) , 潘越云(Taiwan), 李翊君(Taiwan), 关喆 (China), Jasmine Chen (China), Salamiah Hassan, Atilia Haron, Fuying  & Sam, 林文荪,林永发, 羅志聰, 賴淞鳳, etc. His performance highlights include Kota Kinabalu Jazz Festival 2018 & 2019, 《Astro经典名曲歌唱大赛》, Casio piano demonstrator, McMillan Woods Global Awards (2016 - 2017), Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival (2015 - 2021), World Youth Jazz Festival 2013, etc. Toro has 2 albums under his belt: “Groove Generator” (2019) and “Pianistic Wolverine” (2014).

Research / Conference Publications, Presentations, Performances / Recordings

Album Preview: "Groove Generator" - Toro Cheng Group
Album Preview: "Pianistic Wolverine" - Toro Cheng Trio

Official Music Videos:
Maggi Goreng - Toro Cheng Group
捉迷藏 - MC Toro
热情的沙漠 - Toro Cheng Group
Friends in Blue - Toro Cheng Group
明天我要嫁给你 - Toro Cheng Group
围棋说唱 - MC Toro
 

Other Accolades / Achievements

Awards:

  • Runner Up in the Pop/Jazz Piano Solo Category at the Grand Finals of the Roland Piano Festival 2010
  • Best Keyboardist Award in Asian Beat Band Competition 2008 Central Regional Final organized by Yamaha Sdn. Bhd