Results for "piano"

Alessandro Bianchi

Born: October 30

Avvicinatosi alla musica all'età di nove anni, dopo la Maturità classica ha intrapreso lo studio del pianoforte fino al corso medio, sotto la guida del M° Mario Demolli, presso i Conservatori “Cantelli” di Novara e “Vivaldi” di Alessandria. Nel 1986 si é iscritto al corso superiore di pianoforte Jazz, tenuto da Franco D'andrea presso il Centro Professione Musica di Milano, (CPM) diplomandosi nel 1989. Definitivamente appassionatosi al Jazz, ha studiato arrangiamento e con Piero Gosio e, sempre presso il CPM, canto con Roberta Gambarini. Dal 1989 a tutto il 2007 con il CPM stesso ha intrapreso una collaborazione prima come assistente/accompagnatore ai corsi di Tiziana Ghiglioni ed in seguito come insegnante di pianoforte, teoria/armonia e musica di insieme. Sempre dal 1989 ha iniziato a lavorare con la cantante americana Rosalynn Robinson, con la quale, ha tenuto circa 500 concerti e partecipato a diverse manifestazioni internazionali, fra le quali: "Una voce intorno al jazz" Castelfranco Veneto 1990, "Musicasfera" Verona 1991, "Torbole Jazz" Torbole 1992, "Summertime in jazz" Prato 1992, "Convivium Musicum" Montalbano (CH) 1993, "Premio Salvo Randone" Caltabellotta 1997 e nel 2004 realizzato il cd "Looking back". Dal 1990 collabora con il chitarrista milanese Luca Zamponi, con il quale si é esibito in centinaia concerti e realizzato due cd, "Yeah man" (1992) e "Down on the town" (1996). Ha a lungo collaborato in studio e live con il chitarrista fingerstyle Pietro Nobile, con il quale ha realizzato gli arrangiamenti del cd "La città dei sogni", (1999) del metodo "La Chitarra Fingerstyle"e del cd "Volo Libero" (2001)

Philippe Baden Powell

Philippe Baden Powell is a french-born carioca who’s artistry is influenced by both Brazilian and European Culture. He began studying piano at the age of 7 and quickly learned the basics of composition, harmony and improvisation from his Father ; legendary guitarist Baden Powell. He went to the Conservatório Brasileiro de Música in Rio de Janeiro and the Ecole Normale de Musique Alfred Cortot in Paris. In 2005 he was one of the winners of the Montreux Jazz Piano Solo Competition and moved to Europe to develop his own career.

William Channing Hall

Born: January 25, 1984

William “Chan” Hall – Biography Welcome to the dreaming gallery. The July 2011 release of Chan’s debut album Dreaming Afterdark has gained buzz throughout the mid-Atlantic jazz community. The project is the culmination of a lifetime of dreams deferred for this jazz keyboardist. A North Carolina native, William “Chan” Hall started playing the piano by ear at the age of 15. But it was playing basketball that ruled his teenage years. He dreamed of becoming a superstar athlete at North Carolina State University. At the same time, he was a standout percussionist in his high school concert band

Hugo Sanchez

Born: July 30, 1970

Hugo Sanchez, a native of Venezuela, started playing the piano at the age of eight. After graduating in computer science and working as a software programmer in his country, Sanchez came to the United States to pursue a bachelor degree in jazz studies at the University of New Orleans where he was awarded with the Basin Street Jazz scholarship. In the Crescent City Hugo Sanchez studied jazz improvisation with world class jazz artist, Mr. Terence Blanchard. After obtaining his degree and working with different music artists from New Orleans, Sanchez moved to Florida to attend the University of Miami where he was awarded with a full tuition scholarship

Torrey Newhart

Born: 1990

Torrey Newhart is a jazz pianist and composer born in Bend, Oregon in 1990. At the early age of four years old he picked up a violin for the first time and began piano at age six. Newhart began his career in music during his sophomore year of high school, performing gigs at local venues and stages including Bebop Biscotti Coffee House, where he got his start performing regularly in front of live audiences. It was here that Torrey first began to play with bassist Corey Adkins and drummer Adam Carlson, who currently remain members of his trio. In September, 2008 having over one hundred live performances under his belt, Newhart moved to Eugene, Oregon to attend the University of Oregon’s School of Music and Dance

Samuel Parker

Sam Parker is a jazz pianist in the Hartford Ct area. He graduated from the Jackie Mclean Institute of Jazz and now works at the Hartt School of Music accompanying the jazz vocalists. He works as a freelance musician in New England and the tri-state area and performs with Ed Fast and Conga Bop, Antoinette Montague, Dana Lauren and Shawnn Monteiro among others.

Tammy Lynne Hall

A truly versatile pianist, Tammy Hall's own compositions, arrangements and improvisational style are always crowd pleasers. Tammy's impressive accompanist skills make her a top choice for many well-known singers. And Tammy is equally gifted in Classical, Gospel, Latin, R & B and Jazz. Her major influences include Tania Maria, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Mary Lou Williams, Joe Sample and Thelonious Monk. Tammy brings virtuosity to the piano that is never ostentatious, and her approach to the music is always genuine and fresh.

Steve Christofferson

Born: November 16, 1956

Steve started out as a garage-band guitarist & singer who picked up the keyboard after hearing the Beatles' 'White Album'. He has played the piano in nightclubs and jazz festivals internationally with Nancy King, toured Europe with the Alan Jones Sextet, and performed at the PDX Jazz Fest with Kurt Elling. He's taught workshops and masterclasses at home and abroad, and worked with Jim Pepper, Karrin Allyson, Tom Grant, Veronica Swift, Rebecca Kilgore, Jack Sheldon, Carter Jefferson, Leroy Vinnegar, Eddie Moore and many others. Steve is heard on recordings with Nancy King, Heather Keizur, The Metropole Orchestra, and Skol Brothers, the electric quintet that features his compositions.

Bill Cantos

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Born: March 31, 1952

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