Results for "Jazz piano"

Matthew Williams

Born: September 29, 1989

Matt Williams is a founding member of the group Nautabot. Nautabot gives high energy performances, creating music with simple melodies and infectious drums and bass. On December 22, 2015 Nautabot released their self titled debut album which can be ordered at bandcamp.com

Bill Anschell

Born: March 12, 1959

Seattle native Bill Anschell returned to the Emerald City in 2002 after spending 25 years studying, composing, and performing across the country and around the world.

Anschell left Seattle after high school, studying for two years at Oberlin College (Ohio), then transferring to Wesleyan University (Connecticut), where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Music. At Wesleyan, Anschell worked closely with saxophone great Bill Barron. He also studied semi-privately with South Indian mridangam master T Ranganathan, kindling a passion for rhythmic experimentation that has driven Anschell’s music ever since.

Ilario Ferrari

Milo Hehmsoth

Milo Hehmsoth is an emerging jazz pianist whose artistry blends traditional jazz roots with a fresh, modern perspective. As the son of renowned jazz composer and pianist Hank Hehmsoth, Milo carries forward a legacy of musical excellence while carving out his own unique voice in the jazz world.

Milo leads the Milo Hehmsoth Trio, captivating audiences with their dynamic interplay and innovative arrangements. Most recently, he was invited to perform at the prestigious Austin Jazz Society Georgetown Concert Series, a testament to his growing reputation in the jazz community.

Hank Hehmsoth

Born: September 6, 1952

Hank Hehmsoth: Jazz Pianist, Composer, Visual Artist & Scholar

Where sound meets color, and jazz meets innovation—you’ll find Hank Hehmsoth.

A trailblazing pianist, composer, visual artist, and scholar, Hank’s career bridges performance, cultural exchange, and creative exploration. Whether on stage, on canvas, or in the studio, his work shapes jazz into new forms

Recorded Works & Global Reach

Hank’s catalog stretches from intricate solo pieces to bold ensemble projects. Each album reflects his dedication to jazz as an evolving, living art. See discography below. ten: Hank Hehmsoth – Piano

Time Space Fabrics: Expanding Boundaries in Jazz and Art

Ezequiel Balseca

Born: January 11, 1994

Pianist, keyboardist and composer Ezequiel Balseca is a renowned South American jazz musician with years of training and performance experience across the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia.

Ezequiel is the director and composer of the Ezequiel Balseca Trio, which was nominated for Jazzahead 2020. He currently leads the 'Mad Gamble' in Narrm. In addition to contributing to Narm's vibrant musical scene, playing in a number of line-ups.

Throughout his career, Ezequiel has collaborated with a range of internationally acclaimed musicians and ensembles, including Wolfgang Schmid, Mindy Meng Wang, Christian Lillinger, Nana Koizumi and Zbyszek Szwajdych, among others.

Jose Bevia

José Beviá graduated from the Valencia Conservatory of Music where he studied classical piano with José Luis de Prado; Berklee College of Music, and Florida State University, where he earned a Doctorate of Music Degree in Music Theory and Composition.

Mr. Beviá studied composition with Ladislav Kubík and Mark Wingate, and jazz piano with Marcus Roberts and Bill Peterson. He has also participated in composition seminars with Pulitzer Prize winning composer Ellen Zwilich, jazz composer Bill Holman, and has been a member of the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop (2006-2009), where he studied with jazz composers Michael Abene, Jim McNeely, and Mike Holober. He has also attended the 2012-2013 American Composers Orchestra Jazz Composers Institute at UCLA and Columbia University, directed by George Lewis.

Ilario Ferrari

Born: September 9, 1986

Early Years and Musical Journey

Born In southern Italy in a picturesque city called Terracina, Ilario has manifested a musical vocation since his early years. Though his grandfather was a reputed song-writer, Ilario never had the chance to meet him and grew up in a "non musical" family. Under the mentorship of guitarist Andrea Renzelli during his teenage years, Ilario delved into formal music education, mastering the guitar and self-teaching piano and composition. At just seventeen, his inaugural band, VST, earned a coveted spot in the finals of the prestigious national competition "Rock Targato Italia'' in Milan.
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Upon completing high school, Ilario ventured to Rome and co-founded the "Studio Mobile" recording studio with sound engineer and lyricist Giovanni Leo. For five years, he showcased and developed his versatility as a pianist, guitarist, and composer, crafting a diverse array of music projects, from orchestral works to pop/rock productions.

Musical Education and Recognition

Mario Duenas

Born: April 23, 1985

Mario Dueñas was born on April 23, 1985 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Was introduced to the piano at the age of 5, developing a special interest in harmony, and soon began a self- teaching process through record transcribing and bibliographic studies. Years later, established a variety of ensambles to further explore both the languages of composition as well as performance. After experiencing the music of Bill Evans and John Coltrane along with many other master improvisers, decided to continue a deeper study into the nature of improvisation. In 2008, traveled to the United States where he married to Denisse Navarro

Brian D Ward

Born: September 30, 1969

Brian Ward, D.M.A., is a keyboardist, recording artist, composer, arranger, and educator from   the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Ward has performed with Bobby Watson, Will Matthews, Leroy Vinnegar, Bobby Torres, Shirley Nanette, Dee Daniels, Curtis Salgado, Obo Addy, The Oregon Symphony, The Spokane Jazz Orchestra, and many others. Brian helped create the arrangement for "City of Roses" by Esperanza Spalding, which won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement for Vocal Performance. Brian currently lives in Kansas City, Kansas, where he enjoys performing jazz and blues weekly.