Results for "piano"

Paolo Ricca

Born: October 2, 1963

Paolo Ricca Born in 1963 in Turin, Italy, Paolo began studying classical piano at an early age. He continued his studies, and as a young man, expanded into the realm of jazz Performance and composition at the noted Centro Professione Musica in Milan, under the tutelage of Franco D’Andrea. It was there that he earned his Diploma Superiore and shortly thereafter, in the early 80’s, began his professional carreer. In just a few years, he performed in well over 100 concerts and festivals all over Europe, simultaneously building a solid reputation as a studio musician. He would collaborate with such notables as Arthur Miles, F

Gabriel Guerrero

Colombian-born pianist/composer Gabriel Guerrero fearlessly navigates the breadth of modern music, imbuing his performances with rhythmic and harmonic influences from South America to the avant-garde and the rich expanses of jazz. Guerrero elevates his music with a deeper understanding of his roots, adding his own aesthetic and emotional weight to every phrase. Speaking of the drive, direction and roots of music rather than style, Gabriel moved from his native rhythms, contemporary improvisation and the avant-garde to the traditions of Be-Bop and Jazz.

In 2023 Gabriel Guerrero releases “Equilibrio” on the Origin Records Label. The record showcases Guerrero’s refinement as a composer/arranger/producer with ten originals; the music was influenced in part by the journey of personal growth and self-discovery, incorporating experiences from moments such as “Present Moment”, “Permanent Diversion”, and “Belong”. The album features New York-based QUΔΠTUM band with Seth Trachy/sax, Will Slater/bass and Felix Lecaros/drums. This recording was made possible in part by the Queens Council on the Arts’ “New Work Grant”.

Rick Waldron

Piano at age 4, by the time Rick was in high school he had added trombone. guitar, bass and voice to his talents, and had begun to pen his first compositions. College included honorary scholarship and music fraternities, as well as performing, teaching, writing, arranging, and recording classical, pop and jazz music in a variety of settings.During this time, Rick traveled internationally with numerous acts, and appeared on stage with Sly Stone, Billy Preston, Hamish Stuart, Ohio Players, Minnie Ripperton, and many others. Rick currently lives in Seattle, and has been a college music department chairman for 25 years

Ryan Burns

Born: January 11, 1972

Ryan Burns studied piano at Berklee School of Music in Boston, and has been teaching and playing music professionally for over 20 years. He has performed with Rock and Roll Hall-of- Famers Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin, Yardbirds), Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden), Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Rick Nielson (Cheap Trick) and Duff MacKagan (Guns and Roses); as well as with elite jazz artists such as Wayne Horvitz, Skerik, Matt Jorgensen, Thomas Marriott, Bobby Previte, Bobby Watson and others. Burns has played piano with the Tacoma Symphony, wrote music for the Food Network TV show “Food Nation with Bobby Flay,” and played piano with the group Thunderpussy for the soundtrack of the Hollywood movie “Fighting with My Family.” Burns spent time on faculty at University of Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran University

Félix Stüssi

Be it on a bicycle or behind the keys, Félix Stüssi loves adventure and fresh wind. Since his move from Switzerland to Canada, Stüssi has turned his back on journalism, jazz piano and composition are now his main focus. In 2007, his quintet wins the prestigious Grand Prix of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. A year later US-trombonist Ray Anderson joins the project and the band becomes a sextet. The four albums of the group are very well received on both sides of the Atlantic, they are nominated for several prices. The band tours through Canada (2009) and Europe (2005, 2011 and 2015, the latter in duo with Ray Anderson)

Andreas Ulvo

Born: July 22, 1983

Andreas Ulvo (b.1983) from Eidskog in Hedmark, has despite his young age already remarked himself on the Norwegian and European jazz scene. His main projects is his own solo project and Eple Trio. Together with the two other members of Eple Trio, he has a masters degree in improvisation and jazz at the Norwegian Academy of Music. Ulvo also works with other bands and artists like Mathias Eick Quintet, Karl Seglem and Frøy Aagre.

Adrian Iaies

Born: November 4, 1960

On first glance apprehension. Admittedly ashamed I was prejudiced. For on the surface was an Argentine group, playing 'jazz', with an accordion no less! What could they possibly do with the music in this format setting? I would ask myself. Suffice it to say, I found pianist/composer Adrian Iaies a world class virtuoso. World class with a capitol C. His compatriots Pablo Aslan, bass; Pepi Taveira, drums and Michael Zisman, a master of the bandoneon are unequalled as well. The group is augmented by the sanguine trumpet stylings of Juan Cruz De Urquiza. Jazz Speak has become a universal language

Darin Clendenin

Darin Clendenin is recognized as one of the Northwest’s finest pianist and keyboard artists. Fluent in numerous styles of music, his stylish interpretations of everything from old classics to jazz standards, from classical to modern works enchant audiences everywhere. His performances, as well as his arranging and composing talents, are sought after for their artistry as well as their magical innovative mix of styles. Past performances include: Opened for Herbie Hancock, Zoo Tunes Concert Series, Seattle; Mt. Hood Jazz Festival; International Jazz Festival; Du Maurier Jazz Festival; Toronto Jazz Festival; Ballard Jazz Festival; Port Townsend Jazz Festival; Rising Jazz Stars Foundation, Beverly Hills, CA; Portland Jazz Festival; Blaine Jazz Festival Clinics and Concerts; Bumbershoot, Seattle; Jazz in the Valley; and Anacortes Arts Festival. He also has performed with numerous jazz legends, including Nancy King, Ernestine Anderson, Leroy Vinnegar, Mel Brown and Ron Steen

Kazhargan World

KAZHARGAN World Jazz Project CD released in 2012. Great musicians from all over the world participated in the recording of "Wonderful Times" using the Internet: Tony Cimorosi - NS Double bassist from New York, Hans Peter Salentin - amazing jazz Trumpeter from Cologne, Cheryl Pyle - the legendary jazz flutist and poetess from New York, Max Ridgway - wonderful jazz guitarist from Oklahoma, Sean O'Bryan Smith - electro bass player from Tennessee, Brian Mitchell Brody - saxophonist from Oklahoma, drummer and percussionist Papa Z from Russia, Stan Z - pianist, composer and producer at KAZHARGAN. Photo for the CD cover with the permission of Tanya Truong - wonderful photographer from California. Piano: Stanislav Zaslavsky. Trumpet: Hans Peter Salentin. Flute: Cheryl Pyle. Guitar: Max Ridgway. Saxophone: Brian Mitchell Brody. NS Double bass: Tony Cimorosi. Electric bass: Sean O'Bryan Smith. Drums & Percussion: Papa Z. Poems and voice: Cheryl Pyle. "This CD is outstanding..the way it was produced, the way it worked with the musicians, the way how the music developed.....,,Wonderful Times'' (Hans Peter Salentin) "KAZHARGAN

Dan Freedman

Born: May 9, 1965

Its unusual to find a pianist who captivates with high-energy improvised fusion lines, and moments later seduces with evocative classic jazz ballad melodies. Dan Freedman’s heritage and character makes him that pianist, and his passion to innovate puts him at the edge of performance artistry. Strongly influenced by Oscar Peterson, Chick Corea, and Bill Evans, Dan always inserts his own unique sound and style to match the needs of each performance. Always seeing music as an interactive art form that connects player and listener, Dan is very well tuned into the needs of his audience, never taking them too far away from a well-loved melody, yet always offering them something fresh and unusual to focus on