Catherine Tang (*1999) is a Swiss pianist born to a Serbian mother and Chinese father. Her musical journey originates from a diverse and multifaceted background that spans jazz, contemporary and classical music. As a versatile artist, she has navigated through various musical landscapes, contributing her part to the Swiss music scene. Fundamentally Catherine considers herself a contemporary pianist, someone that has grown used to walk trough acoustic and electronic worlds freely as possible, in the constant search for new languages to best express what the songs ask for.

Starting her musical exploration with classical piano at the age of four, Catherine’s path evolved into new directions as she became interested in jazz at the age of 17. Ever since then, her formative years included completing a Bachelor’s and Master's degree in jazz piano at the Jazzcampus, Basel.

During her studies with her professor Michael Beck, she was an active member of the Swiss Jugendjazzorchester and various other ensembles dabbling in improvised music. Nevertheless, the pianist has consistently been drawn to crafting her own musical universe through original compositions: cultivating a unique approach to the piano has become an integral part of her artistic work. Strongly inspired by the world and images around her, the pianist has always found herself captivated by atmospheric textures, innovative improvisation, simple but strong melodies and the willingness to explore unconventional musical pathways. As a result Catherine released her debut solo album "Where Do Your Dreams Fly?" under her own name in 2025 (Whitelabrecs, UK). The album was internationally discussed and airplayed (KEXP, Resonance, Electronic Music Magazine) and moves freely between ambient, electronic and neoclassical.

Catherine is also active as a bandleader for ASRA, blending the worlds of modern jazz, electroacoustics and pop moments. The quintet recently achieved a significant milestone with the release of their debut album Nocturnal Journey (published under the German label Xjazz Music) and the release of a vinyl record. 

In addition to her role as a band leader and solo artist, the pianist also works as an active sidewoman in various projects: from instrumental formations (Duo with Maia Wackernagel, Farré) to indie/folk and pop bands, such as Lost in Lona and deb. These projects have granted her the opportunity to perform at renowned Swiss festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival, Offbeat Jazz Festival, Gurtenfestival, Winterthurer Musikfestwochen and many more. 

Catherine finished her master’s degree in jazz pedagogy with distinction in 2024 while at the same time pushing the boundaries of her musical expression. Beyond her role as a perfomer, the pianist also shares her passion for music as a piano teacher at the Musikschule Luzern and as a substitute teacher for second instrument at the Jazzcampus, Basel.