Kevin Hays
Pianist/Composer Kevin Hays has recorded 10 CDs as a leader and is featured on dozens of recordings with a variety of leading Jazz artists. Included in his leader discography are 3 critically acclaimed recordings for Blue Note Records. His 'Seventh Sense' was praised by The New York Times and recognized as one of the Top 40 Jazz Releases of the Year by Musician Magazine.
Kevin has performed and recorded with some of the most prominent and influential musicians in Jazz. These include Sonny Rollins, John Scofield, Benny Golson, Roy Haynes, Chris Potter, Al Foster, Joe Henderson, Buster Williams, Art Farmer and Joshua Redman.
Born May 1st of 1968 in New York City and raised in Connecticut, he began studying piano at the age of 6 and was playing professionally by 15. At 17 he began playing with baritone saxophone great Nick Brignola. After spending a year at The Manhattan School of Music, he began traveling in the U.S., Japan, and Europe with various bands including The Harper Brothers, Benny Golson, Joe Henderson and Eddie Gomez. In 1995 Sonny Rollins invited him to join his group; a year and a half later he began touring with guitarist John Scofield in his celebrated Quiet band.
Today, Kevin continues to perform worldwide in Solo concerts, with his Trio which includes bassist Doug Weiss and drummer Bill Stewart, and with The Sangha Quartet which features Seamus Blake, FLY, and Bill Stewart. He also conducts Master Classes in the U.S. and overseas.
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Album Review
- Lost and Found by Kyle Simpler
- Hope by Emmanuel Di Tommaso
- Across the Sea by Angelo Leonardi
- Hope by Geno Thackara
- Hope by Karl Ackermann
- Reciprocity by Dan McClenaghan
- North by Dan Bilawsky
- New Day by Luca Muchetti
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Album Review
- Variations by Dan Bilawsky
May 01, 2016
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kevin Hays
May 01, 2015
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kevin Hays
May 01, 2014
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kevin Hays
May 01, 2013
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kevin Hays
August 08, 2012
Kevin Hays NYC Workshop on Sunday, August 19th
May 01, 2012
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kevin Hays
July 19, 2011
Nonesuch Releases Collaboration Between Pianists Brad Mehldau and Kevin...
May 01, 2011
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kevin Hays
May 01, 2010
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kevin Hays
June 27, 2009
Announcing the Winners of the Jazz Eyes "Kevin Hays - You've Got a...
He's all-encompassing; phenomenally so! —John Scofield
...Exquisite at every turn. —Musician Magazine
I've never met a musician who is as perfect in their approach to improvisation. I've learned a lot working with him.” —Nicholas Payton
Stellar! Kevin Hays is a true original. Everything he plays has a deep intelligence and swing. —Brad Mehldau
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The Chief (Al Foster)
From: Lost and FoundBy Kevin Hays
Coyote
From: 1962By Kevin Hays
Bridge Over Troubled Water
From: You've Got a FriendBy Kevin Hays