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Jancy Korossy
Jancy Korossy it was considered "the most authentic jazz pianist in Europe" (according to famous jazz promoter Willis Connover), and is up until nowadays considered and undeniable as the most valuable and unrivaled jazz musician coming from Romania.
2006 - Awarded with the highest distinction, as a "Comandor" by the President of Romania, as a recognition for the special achievements in promoting the Romanian culture abroad, and the unique developments of folclorique music in jazz.
2002 - Awarded with the prize of "The most valuable musician from diaspora", by the National Radio of Romania.
1975 - Awarded by President Jimmy Carter, with the distinction as a "Lieutenant Governor's award of Excellence" for extraordinary cultural merit in jazz music.
Jancy Korossy performed and recorded with artists like: Milt Jackson, Woody Herman, Phil Woods, Percy Heath, Ray Brown, Zoot Sims, Lee Konitz, James Martin, Connie Kay and many others...
Tags
Primary Instrument
Piano
Willing to teach
Intermediate to advanced
Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson