Jazz pianist, composer, and educator Sarah Jane Cion—known for her award-winning artistry and her acclaimed appearances on NPR’s Piano Jazz—announces the release of her debut memoir,
The Now Era: Improvisations on Presence, Rhythm, and the Art of Being Human. The book offers an intimate, often humorous look at life in and around music, while exploring presence, creativity, grief, joy, and the rhythms that guide a meaningful life.
About the Book
In
The Now Era, Cion recounts stories from the bandstand, the classroom, and her personal life, woven together with cosmic text-message wisdom from a mysterious friend named Jason. The result is a memoir that speaks to musicians, writers, creatives, and anyone navigating the complexities of modern life. With its blend of jazz anecdotes, spiritual reflections, and everyday humanity, the book invites readers to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover their own “internal tempo.”
Why It Resonates
Cion’s voice is fresh, relatable, and grounded in lived musical experience. The memoir will appeal to fans of Anne Lamott, Nora Ephron, and contemporary jazz literature, offering timeless insights delivered with warmth, wit, and emotional clarity. As bassist and author Bill Crow writes, “More than a memoir of music—
The Now Era is a rhythm for living.”
Availability
The Now Era is available now in paperback and ebook formats.
About Sarah Jane Cion
Sarah Jane Cion is an award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and author based in New York. Her music has appeared internationally, including in film, television, and a Meta commercial. She is the creator of
The All-In-One Piano Songbook series and has released multiple recordings as a leader.
