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Sara Zhu is a genre blending jazz, rock, and classical flutist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer based in the Washington, DC area. She performs regularly as both a leader and side-woman in many of DC’s staple establishments including Blues Alley, The Kennedy Center, Strathmore, The Kreeger Museum, and the Chilean and Belgium Embassies. Zhu held a residency at Forte Jazz Lounge in Charleston, SC during their 2023-2024 season. In 2025, Zhu debuted her alt-rock band Your Trusted Officials with the release of their single and music video “Everglades.” In addition to her own projects, she is a featured musician on projects including jazz pianist Alfred Yun’s single, “ICE,” as well as his album, “Voice and Phenomenon.” Zhu is also featured on jazz/world fusion project Artsouca’s recent album release, “Sly Hy.” In addition to performing, Zhu is an avid educator, serving as the adjunct flute and jazz combo professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Zhu holds a Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies from James Madison University.