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Live Review

James Austin Jr. Trio at Klavierhaus

by Steve Blomgren
October 25, 2024

James Austin Jr. Trio Klavierhaus Piano Jazz Series New York, NY October 8, 2024 Klavierhaus, as part of its ongoing “Piano Jazz Series" of performances, on October 8th welcomed James Austin Jr. Trio to its stage and showroom, located on the far western edge of Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen. Austin, an acolyte of famed jazz pianist and educator Barry Harris, is also a lifelong Stevie Wonder fan. He even went into the ...

Album Review

James Austin, Jr: Songs in the Key of Wonder

Read "Songs in the Key of Wonder" reviewed by Geannine Reid

by Geannine Reid
December 12, 2018

Hailing from the windy city of Chicago, James Austin, Jr. has established himself as an accomplished pianist and bandleader. He honed his craft under the tutelage of a number of legendary musicians, including extensive study with renowned jazz educator Barry Harris, receiving numerous accolades and awards along the way, including the honor of being selected as a semi-finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano competition. Each year he has curated and led the New Jersey Performing Arts Center ...