Richie Goods & Chien Chien Lu "Connected" | Fri Sept 5 & Sat Sept 6 | 7PM & 9:30PM

Richie Goods & Chien Chien Lu "Connected" with Special Guest Vocalist J. Hoard

"CONNECTED" was formed during the lockdown. Bassist Richie Goods and vibraphonist Chien
Chien Lu had frequent conversations about the Black Lives Matter movement and unwarranted
hate crimes against Asians. They decided to undertake a project that would unify people and
evoke imagery of love and peace. Not only was the music they produced impressive, but their
friendship also deepened as they explored the stereotypical discord that often exists between the
African American and Asian communities. Richie Goods and Chien Chien met in 2019 during a
European tour. Shortly after, Richie produced Chien Chien's debut album, "The Path." As their
collaboration continued to flourish, a new endeavor emerged: "Connected," a project that
embodied the profound musical connection between them.
Chien Chien’s foundation in classical training provided a rich and textured canvas upon which
their collaborative work thrived. Her intricate knowledge of classical nuances intertwined
seamlessly with Richie Goods' background rooted in the realms of R&B and Funk, creating an
enchanting juxtaposition of genres that breathed life into their compositions.