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Discovery

By Ross Margitza

Label: Ross Margitza Music
Released: 2026
Track listing: Discovery; For Amelie; The Wanderer; A Heart Fulfilled; June 3rd; For Graham; Remembrance; Huckleberry.

Ross Margitza: Discovery

by Jack Bowers
October 2, 2026

Discovery is a well-polished and smooth-running vehicle for pianist and composer Ross Margitza's able trio, further enhanced on the opening track by the uncommon talents of its special guest, soprano saxophonist Joel Frahm, and on four by the Soha Quartet's shimmering strings. Truth be told, the album would be impressive even if it were ...

Ross Margitza

Dr. Ross Margitza is a distinguished pianist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and educator. He resides in Austin, TX where he serves as a Lecturer in Jazz Studies/Jazz Piano at the University of Texas at Austin. Growing up in Detroit, Michigan, he began his musical journey under the guidance of his father and grandfather, both professional pianists. He started playing piano at age six and trumpet at age ten. Inspired by Oscar Peterson's recording of “West Side Story,” Ross pursued a career in jazz.

An award-winning pianist, Dr. Margitza clinched first place in the 2024 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition and second place in the 2009 Phillips Jazz Piano Competition. He has performed alongside acclaimed musicians such as Russell Malone, Jon Faddis, Phil Woods, Patti Austin, Wess "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Roy McCurdy, Antonio Hart, Lynn Roberts, and Christian McBride. His credits also include performances with the Gerald Wilson Orchestra, Detroit Jazz Orchestra, Glenn Miller Orchestra, and Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.

Discovery

By Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Label: Blue Note
Released: 1991

Discovery

Label: Unknown label
Released: 1991

Discovery

By Larry Carlton

Label: HighNote
Released: 1987

Discovery

By Eddie Gomez

Label: Repertoire Records
Released: 1986

Discovery

By Borah Bergman

Label: Tzadik
Released: 1975

Discovery

By Larry Adler

Label: HighNote
Released: 1967