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Isaiah J. Thompson

Isaiah J. Thompson is the winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz of the American Pianists Association. Originally from West Orange, New Jersey, the pianist and composer began studying at The Calderone School of Music from an early age, and soon after with Jazz House Kids and NJPAC Jazz For Teens. Isaiah was later admitted to The Juilliard School where he graduated with both his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Music degrees.

Isaiah has performed with major artists, including Ron Carter, John Pizzarelli, Christian McBride, Catherine Russell, Steve Turre and Buster Williams. His recording debut was featured on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Handful of Keys album with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, and he has since released multiple recordings as a leader.