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Piano was originally formed by Jeremy Mortimer and Christopher Haywood, seeking to pursue their musical interests in light of a fluent writing partnership. As numerous members came and went, the band followed a varied musical evolution through rock, hardcore, pop covers, progressive, and neo-classical instrumental work. A renewed focus was discovered with the introduction of Ciaran Cahill, and the band began to gig with the likes of Eden Maine, My Awesome Compilation, Jairus, and Tribute to Nothing. In 2005 Piano signed to Japanese label Zestone records through whom the debut EP ‘Monogamy is Encouraged’ was released; selling many thousands over the first few months. Shortly afterwards came the departure of then vocalist Ben Jones, enforcing a 6 month hiatus. Piano bounced back recruiting talented vocalist, Daniel Tompkins, and finally producing a new and exciting balance between each member’s solo abilities. A UK tour followed playing with Secondsmile, Second Monday and The Abner. As a result of the success of the EP and a growing fan base, Piano were invited to headline a tour of Japan in late 2006, playing packed venues with the likes of Lost, Envy and Palm. In 2007 the band started work on new material, the intelligence and appeal of which was noticed by SikTh duo Dan Weller and Justin Hill; who duly joined the band in the studio. The track 'Home is where the Heart is' can currently be heard on MySpace. Piano is: Ciaran Cahill (drums, pianoforte) | Chris Haywood (bass, contrabass, vocals) | Jeremy Mortimer (guitar, vocals) | Dan Tompkins (vocals)

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Now Available: 'Invisible Piano' Featuring Grammy Winning Artists John Beasley And SWR Big Band (O-Tone Music)

Now Available: 'Invisible Piano' Featuring Grammy Winning Artists John Beasley And SWR Big Band (O-Tone Music)

Source: AMT Public Relations

Invisible Piano (Release Date: 05.08.26) is a bold, behind-the-scenes journey into the creative mind of GRAMMY-winning pianist, composer, and arranger John Beasley. Commissioned by the SWR Big Band, Beasley was given a rare invitation: begin at the piano, improvise without boundaries, and transform those raw sparks into sweeping, orchestrated works. The first musical sketches emerged in an unexpected place: the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart Museum. Moved by the visual art surrounding him, Beasley began quietly singing melodic ideas into his iPhone—capturing inspiration ...
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Ted Rosenthal Caps His 4-part Piano Trio Cycle With 'The Good Old Days,' Set For May 1 Release On TMR Music

Ted Rosenthal Caps His 4-part Piano Trio Cycle With 'The Good Old Days,' Set For May 1 Release On TMR Music

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity

Ted Rosenthal offers up yet another side of his rich, expansive approach to the jazz piano with the May 1 CD release of The Good Old Days (TMR Music). The capstone of Rosenthal’s monumental tetralogy Trios in 4 Acts, it finds him leading his two longtime trios in putting a contemporary twist on early jazz styles. The album also features joyful cameos on two tracks by the late, great clarinetist Ken Peplowski. Recorded in summer 2024, the Trios in 4 ...
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Freshly Awarded 3x Grammy Winner Sullivan Fortner Bookends The 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival, April 30-may 10

Freshly Awarded 3x Grammy Winner Sullivan Fortner Bookends The 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival, April 30-may 10

Source: AMT Public Relations

Acclaimed pianist-composer Sullivan Fortner, winner of the 2026 Gilmore Bell Jazz Artist Award, has won the GRAMMY Award for ‘Best Jazz Instrumental Album’ for Southern Nights at the 68th GRAMMY Awards on February 1, 2026. Released on February 14, 2025, via Artwork Records, Southern Nights showcases Fortner’s artistry at its peak, in the company of the great Peter Washington on bass and Marcus Gilmore on drums. This award represents Fortner’s third career GRAMMY win and his fifth nomination. Quote from ...
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Announcing 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival, April 30-may 10, 2026

Announcing 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival, April 30-may 10, 2026

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THE 2026 IRVING S. GILMORE INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL—NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST GATHERING OF KEYBOARD ARTISTS—BRIDGES CLASSICAL AND JAZZ WORLDS IN A GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION OF PIANO ARTISTRY, APRIL 30-MAY 10 The Gilmore today announced details of the 2026 Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival taking place Thursday, April 30 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, across multiple venues in Southwest Michigan. Drawing thousands of fans to the Kalamazoo region, this year’s Festival showcases the world’s preeminent classical and jazz pianists and artists in ...
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Vinh Pham: A Symphony Of Innovation And Access In Modern Piano Pedagogy

Vinh Pham: A Symphony Of Innovation And Access In Modern Piano Pedagogy

Source: All About Jazz

In the dynamic, ever-evolving world of American music education, few stories gleam with as much inspiring audacity and lasting influence as that of Vietnamese-born Vinh Pham. In this article, Anh Nguyen narrates his journey from the electric bustle of Ho Chi Minh City to the hallowed music halls and conference stages of New England. Yet, more than meteoric success, what distinguishes Pham is his unwavering commitment to redefining what’s possible—fusing Vietnamese heritage, American opportunity, and boundless imagination to open the ...
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ECM Records Releases Single By Chick Corea Recorded At The Gilmore International Piano Festival

ECM Records Releases Single By Chick Corea Recorded At The Gilmore International Piano Festival

Source: AMT Public Relations

Dr. Pierre van der Westhuizen, Executive and Artistic Director of The Gilmore, announced today the premiere release of The Visitors, a Chick Corea duet work written for vibraphonist Gary Burton and pianist Kirill Gerstein— two masters of their instruments and in their respective fields. Commissioned by Gerstein (2010 Gilmore Artist) with funding from The Gilmore and co-commissioned by Berklee College of Music, The Fine Family Foundation, Karlsons & Associates, LLC, Tom and Donna Lambert, and Peter and Libby Seaver in ...
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PK Music Proudly Presents Christos Yerolatsitis’s Debut Piano Trio Album 'Daydreaming'

PK Music Proudly Presents Christos Yerolatsitis’s Debut Piano Trio Album 'Daydreaming'

Source: Christos Yerolatsitis

PK Music announces the upcoming release of Daydreaming, the debut piano trio album from Cypriot pianist and composer Christos Yerolatsitis. Officially hitting platforms on March 14, 2025, this deeply personal collection showcases Yerolatsitis’s singular voice, blending modern jazz with the vibrant hues of his Mediterranean roots. Having previously worked with world-renowned musicians such as Erik Truffaz, Ranjit Barot, and Masa Kamaguchi, Yerolatsitis now brings his own compositions to the forefront. He joins forces with Greek double bassist Grigoris Theodoridis and ...
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Composer/Pianist Gregory Golub Reveals 'idiom For Harmonica And Piano' – A Subtle Yet Captivating Dialogue

Composer/Pianist Gregory Golub Reveals 'idiom For Harmonica And Piano' – A Subtle Yet Captivating Dialogue

Source: Gregory Golub

Gregory Golub’s latest composition, “Idiom for Harmonica and Piano," offers a fresh reimagining the jazz concept of harmonic exploration. While the pairing of harmonica and piano is not entirely uncommon in jazz, author’s treatment of the two instruments brings new depth to their interaction. The piece evolves with a deliberate sense of purpose. The harmonica, with its naturally vocal and emotive tone, leads much of the melodic narrative, while the piano provides both rhythmic drive and harmonic richness. Rather than ...
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Smoke Jazz Club Announces March Line-up Including Terri Lyn Carrington's Tribute To Max Roach, Fred Hersch Solo Piano, Charles McPherson, Jeremy Pelt And More

Smoke Jazz Club Announces March Line-up Including Terri Lyn Carrington's Tribute To Max Roach, Fred Hersch Solo Piano, Charles McPherson, Jeremy Pelt And More

Source: AMT Public Relations

Hailed as the “#1 Jazz Club in New York City (SecretNYC),” SMOKE Jazz Club presents legendary artists and today’s leading female musicians in March. The month kickstarts with the NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington paying tribute to Max Roach’s Centennial with the debut of her “We Insist! 2025” ensemble complete with live dancing on the SMOKE stage (Mar 5-9). Making his highly anticipated SMOKE debut is pianist Fred Hersch performing three nights solo (Mar 12, 13 + 16) and ...
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Elysium Furnace Works Kicks Off 2025 Season With A Solo Piano Festival, Beginning With Dave Burrell on Saturday, March 1 in Beacon, NY

Elysium Furnace Works Kicks Off 2025 Season With A Solo Piano Festival, Beginning With Dave Burrell on Saturday, March 1 in Beacon, NY

Source: James Keepnews

Elysium Furnace Works is proud the announce the initial concerts for its 2025 season. To kick off 2025, EFW will present its very first solo piano festival. On each Saturday in March this year, EFW will present five of the most brilliant pianists performing anywhere today. All five concerts as part of the EFW Solo Piano Festival will be presented at St. Andrew & St. Luke's Episcopal Church, located at 15 South Ave. in Beacon, NY — each concert will ...
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