Results for "piano"

David Lanz

Born: June 28, 1950

"Looking towards heaven, I rise up and touch the sky. The unmistakable spirit of romance is in the air creating movements of the heart. And there in moonlight, I hear you in a song, as the adagio plays, heralding love's return." - David Lanz Some musicians have the ability to transform your very being with the gifts of their artistry. Master pianist and composer, David Lanz, is that kind of force. A wizard at painting a lush tapestry of cascading melodies that simmer into graceful refrains, and meld rhythmically fueled dancing harmonies that climax into wistful variations, Lanz has made a career of permeating the hearts, minds and souls of audiences around the globe for over three decades

Ben Miller

Born: July 27, 1993

 Ben Miller is a Rochester-based jazz pianist, composer, teacher, and producer. His reverence for jazz and classical tradition resonates in his creative explorations of contemporary harmony. Having lived in the Philippines, Peru, Kenya, Montréal, Ithaca, New York City, Washington DC, and Rochester, Ben has been a member of several distinct music scenes. Ben can be found frequently performing with groups like the Orbiting Human Circus Quartet, Jesse Collins Quartet, Taru Alexander Quartet, Justice Freeman Quintet, Rob Ingram and Friends, UUU Art Collective Combo, Lost Wax Collective, Ben Miller Trio, Steve Grills and the Roadmasters, and is a former member of the prestigious Williamsburg All-Stars at the Williamsburg Music Center in Brooklyn. Ben has had the privilege of sharing the stage with many acclaimed musicians, including Jesse Collins, Taru Alexander, Emilio Modeste, Joseph Lepore, Greg Evans, Hanka G, Emilie Samson, Tom DiCarlo, Niklas Lukassen, Miles Griffith, Louis-Vincent Hamel, Julian Koster, Rive Quiroz, Stanley Banks, Hanka G, Kevin Dean, Adi Meyerson, Ryan Sands, Josh David Barrett, Dominic Duval, Steve Brown, Rob Ingram, Levi Dover, JC Polo, Jordan Lerner, Chris Parker, Radu Ben Judah, Stanley Banks, Gerry Eastman, Jake Leckie, Daryl Johns, George Delancey, and the list goes on.

Ai Kuwabara

Born: September, 1991

Ai Kuwabara Born on September 21st, 1991. Graduated from the Music Department at Senzoku Gakuen High School as a jazz piano major in 2010. Studied piano under Yuki Arimasa, Yoko Yamashita, and Kazune Zaima. Has been active since her early years, winning many awards such as gold medals at the All-Japan Yamaha Electone Contest, for both the lower elementary division and the upper elementary division. Performed in many concerts such as the UNICEF Charity Concert, and International Junior Original Concert. Featured in AERA magazine as a "Genius Electone Girl." Worked as Electone player for Kei Ogura’s musical Kids Algo in 2004 and 2005

Edgars Cirulis

Born: February 7, 1996

Edgars Cirulis is an up and coming pianist and composer from Latvia. This year he released his first album "Ainavisti -" with a group he created and is leading since 2014. Edgars is currently studying at Jazepa Vitola Latvian Music Academy, doing his second year of bachelor studies. Outside his regular group he plays with various jazz musicians from Latvia and is now looking to further his bounds outside of his country.

Pram Trio

Pram Trio began with the discovery of an abandoned vintage perambulator on the streets of Toronto. Shortly after, these three musicians played their first show together and the rest is history. The group combines elements of the traditional jazz piano trio with contemporary styles of music both within and beyond the jazz genre. With a strong focus on collective improvisation, the trio shares the goal of creating the best music possible in the present moment. Pram Trio has enjoyed two Canadian tours, and will be releasing their debut album September 3rd, 2013. Jack Bodkin - Piano
Mark Godfrey - Bass
Richard Piasetski - Drums

Agenor Garcia

A​genor Garcia or "Age Garcia" as his friends call him, is a "sound poet". He Usually prefers the absence of formal structure to evoke aesthetics in his music, in addition to, or in place of the prosaic ostensible meaning.

"Music can express far beyond the verb."

Agenor is fascinated by the idea of transforming the formal structure of music, which serves to stimulate the expressiveness of his performance. He cherishes the wonder and surprise that can occur from a spontaneous idea. He listens as ideas unfold, which inspires him to the next movement, but dislikes the classic concept of "improvisation" as well the term "playing by ear".

Ajani Nanabuluku

Born: August 31, 1994

Ajani NaNaBuluku was born in Tallahassee, Florida, August 31,1994, but he has spent most of his life growing up in the Atlanta Metro area. His name states his destiny. Ajani comes from the Yoruba language of Nigeria, which means, “One who gains possession after a struggle. ” His last name comes from the Dahomey tribe of Benin, which means, “God ultimate power”. Together his name simply states, “One who gains possession after a struggle is god ultimate power.” With a name this powerful Ajani is destined to take what is rightfully his and put a new face on any genre of music he chooses. Ajani was never your ordinary baby, child and now young man

Kaja Draksler

Born: 1987

Kaja Draksler is a Slovenian pianist and composer. After her studies in the Netherlands (BA in jazz piano and MA in classical composition), she decided to stay in Amsterdam, where she is an active member of the improvisors scene, performing extensively all over the Europe. Besides her frequent solo concerts, she has been working regularly with Čudars-Draksler Duo, Feecho, BadBooshBand, and Draksler-Santos Silva duo. She is also one of the founding members of the interdisciplinary group I/O. She recently formed her Octet. As a composer she has been commissioned by various international groups, ranging from vocal and chamber ensembles to big bands and orchestras

Kanji Ohta

Born: July 4

Ohta became a professional jazz pianist when he was 18 years old because of Hideto Kanai (bass) who convinced him to become a full time performing professional pianist.  After He joined Mr. Kanai’s band, he played with Fumio Watanabe (drums) who is the younger brother of Sadao Watanabe, Kunimitsu Inaba (bass) Trio, and Akira Omori (alto sax)‘s group. In 1981, his first solo album Blue Highland was released with critical acclaim.  He was playing not only with Japanese musicians but also American musicians for his collaborations including: Art Taylor (drums), Joe Jones Jr (drums), and Evelyn Blakey (vocal)

Ken Forfia