Results for "piano"

Harry Tavitian

Born: 1952

Harry Tavitian is …"the most interesting contemporary Romanian jazzman". (International Herald Tribune - Oct 19, 1990). Born in Constanta, Romania in 1952, from Armenian parents, Tavitian started classical piano at the age of 6. He graduated The Academy of Music in Bucharest. In 1970 he saw bluesman Memphis Slim live in Brasov, Romania. This was a major influence in his future career. After this event, he started singing and playing the blues and soon he made his first steps in jazz. In 1976 he gave up classical music completely for jazz. The music of Harry Tavitian is characterized by an openness towards multiple influences and a great capacity of synthesis as well

Peter Shepherd

have been performing jazz part-time since about 1981, when I joined former young jazz musician of the year winner John Sanderson's band Expressions, based in the East Midlands, UK. Expressions (including several of my compositions) were featured on BBC Radio Derby.Since moving to Cambridgeshire I have been part of the local jazz scene, regularly appearing in some bands, and depping in others, including Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra, Silicon Edge big band, Caxton Swing, Andy Bowie Quartet, Louise Hobbs Quartet, Ten to Ten and others. I have covered every jazz style, from New Orleans to free

Mirio Cosottini

Graduated from the Academy of Music of Florence (1992). Received a degree in Philosophy from the University of Florence (1999). Studied composition, musical analysis and improvisation, and has made musical contributions to the fields of dance, theatre and cinema. In 2005 he co-founded with Alessio Pisani the GRIM-Italy (Musical Improvisation Research Group ). Since 2005 teaches Improvisation at the Conservatory of Padova, Italy. Discography: among others, “L’ultimo Animale, sullo Zarathustra”, Timet, 2002 (ITA). EAQuartet, Electroacoustic Quartet, GRIMedia Record, 2007 (ITA). Collaborations: Vinko Globokar, Bruno de Franceschi, Franck Shulte, Zeena Parkins, Eliott Sharp, Timet, Stefano Bollani, Stefano battaglia, Alessio Pisani, Tonino Miano, GRIM. Some performance venues: Filmhouse, Cologne (D); Centre International d'arts visual, Marseille (FRA); 20° Biennale di Musica di Zagabria (International Festival of Contemporary Music), Zagabria; Teatro dell'Elfo, Milano, (ITA); Institute of Italian Culture, Los Angeles USA; Teatro Metastasio (ITA); Theater of Luzern (Swiss), Theatre national Sorano, Dakar (Senegal), Conservatory of Music of Padova, (ITA)

Solidad De Costa

Performer/author/video artist solidad decosta is an uppity Portuguese woman who isn't afraid to claim her black latina maternal ancestry. Equal parts street journalist, storyteller and crone-ta-be with leo moon credentials, her work encompasses the why and where of life outside the boxes in a label obsessed world, and the what, when, who and how of everything else. As Sins Invalid co-director Patty Berne says, solidad is a "Powerhouse of a Performer." solidad has performed at a variety of venues throughout the US, including St. Marks (NYC), Circus of Books (LA, CA), Olsson's Books (DC), Robin's Books (Philadelphia), Antioch University (LA, CA), Bumpershoot Literary Stage (Seattle, WA), Red and Black Cafe (Portland, OR), The Green Mill (Chicago), Cal State Sacramento, Brava Center for the Arts, SomARTS, City Lights, New College of CA, GalleryOne, San Francisco State, The LAB, The SF LGBT Center, Cell Space and The Living Wage Festival

Norberto Tamburrino

Born: June 7, 1964

Norberto Tamburrino, Italian pianist/composer was the winner at Akademia of Music Awards in Los Angeles of The 2021 Rising Star Awaed and 2020 Artist Vision Award “for exceptional talent, originality and vision in the field of music”. In 2019 he also received the 2019 Akademia Executive Award “for outstanding creativity, artistry and professional achievement in the field of music”and in August 2018 he also won as best composition Award for his song “A Breath on Wings” from his second Album “Prigioniero del Mare-Prisoner of the Sea”, realized in 2007 for Arabesque Records

Kristjan Randalu

Kristjan is a dazzling piano player" says Herbie Hancock after the 2006 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition. The Estonian pianist and composer Kristjan Randalu started his music education at the age of 6 in Tallinn - both his parents being classical pianists. After the move to Germany Kristjan studied classical piano with Sontraud Speidel and Patrick O'Byrne in Karlsruhe and Stuttgart and jazz piano with Paul Schwarz in Stuttgart, additionally having lessons with John Taylor in Cologne. In 2001 he continued his studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London with Geoff Keezer (piano), Iain Ballamy, and Django Bates (composition)

Paul Von Thadden

Born: December 18, 1957

Von Thadden has been Producing ,Composing , Arranging and Performing for over 30 years. His experience and diversity are evident in his fluid yet precise playing style.His command of the instrument is direct , yet effortless. He has studied with jazz masters such as David Baker ( Cycles) as well as Theory legends like Bob Bianco ( Shillinger System).He is currently Co-Producing with Motown Producer George Kerr ( his current credits include a song on Jill Scott's latest CD & a song SAMPLED on Kanya West's latest CD) He has performed with Icons in the music industry such as : Ashford & Simpson, Debrah Cox , Melisa Morgan ,Bobby Humpfrey , Micki Howard ,Vickie Natalie( Star Search Grand Champion) , Chantell Dorset (Star Search Champion) ,Sherrod Barnes ( Beyonce / Whittney H.),Omar Hakim ( Madonna / Police )Bernard Davis (Anita Baker) , Allyson Williams , J-Nyce ,Maridalia , Andre Smith (Roberta Flack),Cuba Gooding Sr., Sidney Barnes ( Motown / Northern Soul), Timothy Wilson (Motown), George Bien , etc... He has performed at both The Apollo & Beckon Thearters ,The Soul Cafe , Sugar Bar, Le Barbat & Iridium Clubs in New York City not to mention his extensive touring of the entire United States & performing during the Medim in France. One listen , and you will hear his virtuosity and comand of nthe instrument !

Cliff Monear

A product of the Berklee College of Music " Cliff’s jazz group, "The Cliff Monear Trio," is one of the busiest performing rhythm sections in the Midwest. In addition to this very full private and public performance schedule, and teaching commitments at Wayne State University, Cliff is the exclusive Steinway & Sons representative for the Michigan jazz community.

Jay D'Amico

Composer, arranger and pianist Jay D'Amico, who made a strong impact on the jazz scene with his release of Ponte Novello in 2001, has returned to the inspirations of Italy on his new release, Tuscan Prelude. The recording is a further exploration of D'Amico's unique fusion of jazz and classical influences and features eleven original compositions that D'Amico penned during one of his frequent visits to Italy. "Tuscany holds a special place in my heart because of the Renaissance and the timeless art and music that that era has given us," says D'Amico. "I've studied both classical and jazz music, and I love them both," he continues, as he explains his approach

Leigh Sutherlin

Born: April 3

Leigh is a recording and performing artist who began her professional career at the age of 5. A classically trained pianist and vocalist, she has performed as a featured artist in numerous public venues in Southern California and Nevada. She has written arrangements and original music for award-winning show choirs and musical theater productions. Leigh has served as worship leader, choir director, transcriptionist, arranger, vocal coach and band leader in North San Diego County area churches. She has been accompanist for Christian Youth Theater and Moonlight Stage Productions, in the choral and theater departments of Carlsbad and Oceanside school districts, and the Performing Arts Department at Palomar College, where she is an Adjunct Faculty Member