Results for "piano"

Hennie Bekker

HENNIE BEKKER ~ A LIFELONG JOURNEY OF TIMELESS MUSICAL EXPRESSION The musical genius of Hennie Bekker deeply reflects the diverse facets of New Age Music with the release of his newest album entitled Spectrum - An Anthology of Relaxing Instrumental Music. Spectrum encompasses some of Bekker’s most significant instrumental works, embodying a melodic array of various musical genres. This epic compilation truly showcases Bekker’s strength as a multi- genre artist, featuring fourteen soothing tracks from eleven of his memorable New Age inspired albums. From echoing soundscapes of the mystical African jungle, to romantic piano and modern ambient sounds, Spectrum shines as a colorful celebration of Bekker’s lifelong journey of timeless musical expression. Hennie Bekker is an award-winning, multi-platinum-selling musician, master composer and arranger whose international career spans decades, cultures, generations and genres

Tomonori Okayama

Born: October 21, 1978

By-O (Tomonori Okayama) - Pianist / Composer / Producer By-O was born October 21, 1978 in Japan.
He learnt computer music and composition at Nagoya College of Music.By-O composes various music like jazz, film music and classical, etc.
And, he is interested in Spanish music besides those music recently. 
The tune”El Camino " spanish suite” that imaged Spain was first performed in 2008. Also, He works as a record producer.
In 2011, his first solo album “Reminisce” to release.”By-Opus Trio” in which By-O plays piano gropes for new music that makes jazz a base.He is participating in composer group “Palm Leaf”.

Steven Feifke

Born: June 21, 1991

Heralded a “masterful pianist” by JAZZIZ Magazine, award-winning Yamaha Performing Artist, bandleader and composer Steven Feifke is one of the most in-demand artists of his generation. A two-time semi-finalist in the Thelonious Monk Jazz Piano Competition, Feifke has been featured on stages around the world alongside premiere artists including Steve Tyrell, Randy Brecker, Chad LB and Veronica Swift, with an impressive performance history at recognized venues like the Blue Note, Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Birdland, Times Square and Rockefeller Center. International tours across Europe, Africa and Asia along with an extensive discography of over 30 albums all before turning 30 have established Feifke’s name as a global presence in jazz. Feifke is an internationally recognized arranger and orchestrator, and has written commissioned works for notables like the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra featuring Sean Jones and John Faddis, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra with Ken Peplowski, the Malmo Big Band with Katie Thiroux, and the New Generation Festival with Orchestra Senzaspine and Dominick Farinacci

Nat Adderley, Jr.

Born: May 23, 1955

Nat Adderley, Jr. is an American pop and rhythm and blues music arranger and pianist who spent much of his music career arranging as music director for Luther Vandross tours and contributed as co-songwriter on most of Vandross's albums. His father Nat Adderley (1931–2000) was a composer and jazz cornet and trumpet player, while his uncle Cannonball Adderley (1928–1975) was a jazz alto saxophonist.

Nat Adderley, Jr. was born in Quincy, Florida on May 23, 1955. The scion of a famed jazz family, he grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey, moving to that suburban New York City community with his family when he was five years old. He started playing piano as a child and had his first song, "I'm on My Way", recorded by his uncle Cannonball on the 1967 album Why Am I Treated So Bad! by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet when the young Nat Adderley was only 11 years old. It was at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City that Adderley first met fellow student Luther Vandross, with whom he would later spend much of his musical career. He attended Yale University, graduating with a degree in African American studies.

Peter Horvath

Born: June 5

Contemporary jazz pianist, keyboardist and composer, Peter Horvath has been perfecting his craft since the age of six when he began taking classical piano lessons. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he attended the Bela Bartok Conservatory of Music. At age 17, he won the National Jazz Combo Competition in Hungary and two years later moved to Austria to attend the Vienna Conservatory of Music. In 1983, Peter moved to the United States, where he studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He has since performed, recorded and toured nationally and worldwide with a long line of world-class artist, including jazz greats Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson, Richie Cole, Ernie Watts, Eddie Henderson, Charles McPherson, Benny Maupin, the Victor Bailey Group, Lenny White, Arturo Sandoval, Randy Brecker, Marcus Miller, Pee Wee Ellis Funk Assembly, Bob Mintzer, Bob Sheppard, Craig Handy, Tiger Okoshi, Lalah Hathaway, Melba Moore, Ledisi, Keith Washington, Rosie Gaines, Ray Obiedo, Pete Escovedo and the Oakland Symphony

Ramsey Embick

Xavier Gordon

Born: September 21, 1990

Born September 21, 1990 in Conyers, Georgia, Xavier Gordon was surrounded with music at home, church, and in every aspect of his life. His religious background and musical family allowed him to involve himself in music firsthand. At the age of eight, he began to play piano at church. Through his early start as a pianist he developed skills in classical, gospel, rhythm and blues, and many other genres of music. Xavier became a well rounded musician, learning to play other instruments and also becoming a composer and producer of music. As a musician, he has played for many respected organizations including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, and Senator Hank Johnson’s campaign party in 2007

Ben Stolorow

Born: June 1, 1976

Susan Muscarella (Founder/Director of the Jazzschool in Berkeley, CA) has called Ben Stolorow’s first album, I’ll Be Over Here (2008), a “beautiful, introspective body of work reminiscent of some of the greatest piano trios.” Ben’s latest album, Almost There (2011), brings the sensitivity and lyricism of the first album as well a new fire and emotional intensity, reflecting Ben’s desire to find for himself and to share with the listener the freedom, release, and renewal which he feels can be achieved through music. Joining Ben on this album are two beautiful Bay Area musicians, Dan Feiszli on bass and Jon Arkin on drums. As the title suggests, this album takes the listener on a journey, and the feeling of being on the way to someplace unknown is a theme that drives the music throughout

Bernt Moen

Norwegian pianist/composer.

Terence Collie

Born: August 22, 1970

Terence Collie is a London-based pianist, composer and bandleader, and a recipient of the MOBO Amplified Award. His work is rooted in contemporary jazz, combining strong melodic writing with a focus on interplay, groove and improvisation. Performing in formats ranging from piano trio to larger ensembles, his music balances structure with spontaneity and a clear, personal voice.

He has appeared at leading UK venues and festivals including PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Cadogan Hall, the EFG London Jazz Festival and the Brecon Jazz Festival. His performances are characterised by tight ensemble playing, dynamic contrast and a strong connection with audiences.