Results for "piano"

Gilad Hatsav (Chazav)

Born: January 2, 1981

A child prodigy - he mastered the piano and composed melodies when he was 6 years old.Soon he was accepted to the music conservatory in Tiberius where he began his formal musical education learning piano and trumpet He continued his education at the music department of the prestigious talma yellin high school of arts. During his senior year gilad was already composing and arranging music for theater and films, as well as recording and playing with professional rock bands. He went on to study composition and jazz at the Jerusalem academy of music and dance graduating with honors in 2006.Gilad learned and collaborated with top Israeli and international musicians, amongst them: Bassist Omer Avital, the late Saxophonist Arnie Lawrence, Pianist Gerry allen, Legendary saxophonists Lee konitz, David Liebmann, Drummer Bob Meyer, Bassist Ed Schuller, and many others. Gilad’s vast range of musical capabilities has him playing different styles all over Israel, appearing on national television, and music festivals such as the International Jazz Festival in Jerusalem. Latest Projects include production of the first full Israeli Jazz Series (Beit Avi Chai culture center 2006), a performing tour on the Cruise ship "Poesia" and performances in Berlin, Germany. His original music and arrangements have received rave reviews from teachers, fellow musicians, associates, and fans.

Jeanne Marie Boes

Jeanne Marie Boes is a singer/songwriter worthy of our attention. With a powerful, soulful voice she delivers songs that take us on an unforgettable journey of the heart. Appearance highlights include: WNYC Radio Studios, Tavern on the Green, Birdland, Tony Bennett Concert Hall. Jeanne Marie is currently based in New York City.

Reginald Policard

Born: October 5, 1953

Born in Haiti, Reginald Policard was introduced to music at the early age of 10. His first played instrument was the piano which since shaped his musical career. Reginald first integrated a band in 1969 called Sugar Jazz. That opened the path for several collaboration with other ensembles, particularly the famous Caribbean Sextet, which dominated the music scene in Haiti for many decades and of which he was the band leader and co-founder. Reginald’s discography includes nine solo recordings and his participation in numerous projects, including films. His album “Vinn Avem” meaning “Come with me” was selected to be in the pool of nominees for the Latin Grammy’s in 1994. Reginald enjoys playing for his fans and his mastery in the piano comes alive every time he performs

Stephan Oberhoff

Born: December 24, 1959

• Pianist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Vocalist, Producer and Composer STEPHAN OBERHOFF is enjoying a multi-faceted career in Los Angeles, CA. Initially, Stephan came to the US in 1991 to study Jazz at the prestiguous GROVE SCHOOL of Music in Van Nuys, California. The planned original 1-year period of musical sabbatical and break from cranking out commercials and documentary film scores, however, expanded into Stephan's -now 18 year- stay in L.A. During the earlier segment of his career in germany as a composer and producer of numerous TV commercials and Documentary film scores, he became Co-recipient of several Commercial and Documentary Awards

George Winston

Born: February 11, 1949

George Winston grew up mainly in Montana, and also spent his later formative years in Mississippi and Florida. During this time, his favorite music was instrumental rock and instrumental R&B, including Floyd Cramer, the Ventures, Booker T & The MG’s, Jimmy Smith, and many more. Inspired by R&B, jazz, Blues and rock (especially the Doors), George began playing organ in 1967. In 1971 he switched to the acoustic piano after hearing recordings from the 1920s and the 1930s by the legendary stride pianists Thomas “Fats” Waller and the late Teddy Wilson. In addition to working on stride piano, he also at this time came up with this own style of melodic instrumental music on solo piano, called folk piano. In 1972, he recorded his first solo piano album, BALLADS AND BLUES 1972, for the late guitarist John Fahey’s Takoma label.

Bert Rechtschaffer

Born: June 6, 1940

Studied classical as a child. Studied Jazz with Andy La Verne,and several others. Played in various venues in Weschester,and Putnam county.

Kobi Arad

Born: October 2, 1981

Kobi Arad Kobi Arad is one of the most Prominent, Prolific and Versatile pianist-composers-producers emerging from Israel. Having made collaborations with Stevie Wonder (who shows interest in using one of Kobi's songs for his daughter Aisha's upcoming album) and other Greats - Kobi's Soulful style spans and brings together Classical Modern, Jazz and Neo-Soul. Kobi Lives, Composes and Performs in NYC. He is the first musician to receive a Doctorate in the field of Contemporary Improvisation / Third Stream. Arad plays jazz, pop, world, and classical music, has performed at the Tel Aviv Museum and for the Knesset and appeared on the Televised series "The Music of Ravel". Some of his recent albums include, 'Innovations,' 'Neun Kleine Stucke Fur Elektronische Orchester' and 'Ancient Novice' - they all exemplify diversity of style, deep musical integrity as well as notable musicianship

Gerry Rossi

Born: March 25, 1956

Educated at the University of Glasgow, Scotland Gerry is currently at the University of Strathclyde where he is BA Applied Music Course Director. Research/Performance interests Participation in conferences in the area of music and special needs at Edinburgh University (2004), Dundee (2005), Stirling (2004), Dortmund (2003,2004,2005,2009). This has resulted in developing an area of research based on a comparative study of provision for special needs in all the arts - especially music. Sounds of Progress/Limelight (Gerry is Chair of Board) this successful company designs and delivers music workshops, training and education throughout Scotland and abroad Gerry is working on collaborative projects with the Berklee School of Music in Boston, USA (including improvisation, Music Therapy, approaches to music composition, faculty teaching exchange programme) He is also director of the Strathclyde Improvisation Ensemble, which features 25 musicians on the BA Applied Music Degree course

Mike Prigodich

Born: March 16, 1970

Mike Prigodich: Pianist, Composer, and Band Leader

Mike Prigodich is a trailblazing jazz fusion pianist, composer, and bandleader whose music defies genre boundaries and embraces complexity with unflinching clarity. Based in Oregon, Prigodich draws inspiration from artists like Chick Corea, Dave Grusin, Yellowjackets, and others, but his sound is unmistakably his own—melding jazz with Latin, rock, and global influences to create emotionally rich, rhythmically daring compositions.

Prigodich made his mark with the release of his acclaimed 2011 debut album, A Stitch in Time, featuring an all-star lineup including Damian Erskine, Reinhardt Melz, and John Nastos. Funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign following a life-altering cancer diagnosis in 2008, the album was both a personal and artistic milestone. His story—of transformation through adversity—has become part of the music’s emotional DNA.

Nicola Guazzaloca

Nicola Guazzaloca was born in Bologna (IT) in 1975. He began to play first as self-taught in 1988. From a jazz technical background he has deepened his own formation during the years, learning from direct musical activity of practice, researching and projecting with other musicians, seminars and workshops among the others with Barre Phillips, Tristan Honsinger, Muhall R. Abrahams, William Parker, Roscoe Mitchell, Anthony Braxton. He is a co-founder of the Comanda Barabba 5et, which has been active since 2000. In 2007 he was recognised as being among the best composers and the Comanda Barabba 5et earned a mention as one of the best italian avant-jazz band by the specialized national press classification (Musica Jazz)