Results for "piano"

Julius Rodriguez

Born: September 4, 1998

Is it fair to call Julius Rodriguez and the community of young artists he works with jazz's new vanguard? Born in 1998, the musician does not bristle at that four-letter word the way many of his colleagues who practice great Black American Music do. Having studied jazz since childhood, attending its prominent youth programs and learning institutions while developing a playing dexterity and a composer's ear for its blues-, spirituals-, and ballad-related cornerstones, Julius recognizes jazz's cultural value and the processes that further its prestige as America's classical music.

Jose Negroni

Three-time “Grammy” nominees and Sony Music Latin artists -NEGRONI’s TRIO, is made up of Jose Negroni, Josh Allen and Nomar Negroni; and they are back with a new and exciting album (Produced by Jose Negroni) that will leave an everlasting mark in the Jazz world. Born and raised on the southern coast of Puerto Rico, is where Jose Negroni leader and founder of NEGRONI’s TRIO commenced his humble beginnings. Pianist, composer and arranger of outstanding magical creativity, Jose Negroni talentedly combines his original classical style with tantalizing fusions of jazz and Latin rhythms. His group, NEGRONI’s TRIO, equally conveys his musical personality to the many world stages where they have captivated the hearts of so many audiences. Beginning his career as a music teacher, Negroni fulfilled his early musical years educating young promising talents in the world of music and later developing and strengthening his musical chops as musical director for many Latin artists that included, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Chayanne, Ednita Nazario and Lourdes Robles

Boris Netsvetaev

Born: November 29, 1977

Boris Net (real name – Boris Netsvetaev) is a jazz musician, composer, pianist and keyboarder. He was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he studied music theory/composition at the Rhymsky-Korsakov music college, but later moved to Germany in the age of 18, to continue his jazz studies at the Music and Theatre University of Hamburg. Boris Net studied with Dieter Glawischnig (piano, arrangement), Wolfgang Schlüter and Lucas Lindholm (ensemble), he also participated an International Jazz Workshop at Banff (Canada) in 1999 where he studied with Joe Lovano, Dave Holland, Ken Werner, Dave Douglas, Hugh Fraser and Ari Hoenig. The first notable step in his career was the collaboration with the US drummer veteran Steve Reid, which started in 2000 and continued until Steve´s death in 2010

Aki Rissanen

Aki Rissanen, b. 1980 in Kuopio, Finland, is a Finnish pianist and composer. Although originally classically trained he has always had a heart for improvisation and jazz. His studies include classical piano at the Kuopio Conservatory, Finland (1990-2000); jazz music and education at the Helsinki Polytechnic School Stadia (2000-2002); jazz and improvised music at the Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique in Paris, France (2005-2006); private lessons in New York, USA and Cologne, Germany (2005-2008) and jazz piano and composition at the Sibelius Academy Jazz Department in Finland (2002-2009), where he received the Master’s degree

Nori Ochiai

about Nori Ochiai Considered by many to be a fine modern jazz pianist, Nori Ochiai worked regularly as both a leader and sideman in local clubs in Tokyo where he was born and raised.  He also did arranging for numerous pop artists, film scores and worked as a cellist for music studios, as well. He moved to New York in 2005 and attended The New School University Jazz and Contemporary Music Program where he studied piano with Junior Mance, Aaron Goldberg, Hal Galper, Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille, Michael Karn, Charles Tolliver, Cecil Bridgewater.  He also studied ensemble with Joanne Brackeen, Hal Galper, Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille, Michael Karn, Charles Tolliver, Cecil Bridgewater and more. Nori Ochiai has performed in many of New York City’s top jazz venues including The Knickerbocker Bar and Grill,Sweet Rhythm, Cleopatra's Needle, Garage Restaurant & Cafe, St

Steve Scholz

Born in Long Island, New York and raised in New Smyrna Beach, Florida – Steve Scholz began his career as a professional musician at age 15. Working his way through the gig scene of the greater Daytona Beach area, Steve quickly gained prominence amongst local musicians and began to hone his skills as a performer and entertainer in hotel lobbies, restaurants, bars, weddings and private parties. During these formative years the young pianist didn’t hesitate to prove himself in more formal settings as well. Awarded the illustrious position of jazz pianist for the Florida All-State Jazz Band three years in a row (2003, 2004, 2005), nominated “outstanding soloist” and IAJE notification at FSU Jazz Festival (2005), UNF Jazz Festivals (2004, 2005), Lakeside Jazz Festival (2004,2005) First-Place Winner in the Duke Brown Blues Scholarship Competition (Daytona Beach Florida, 2005) and First-Place Winner in the Central Florida Jazz Society Competition in (Orlando, Florida 2005). Offered several full music and academic scholarships to attend college, yet being the consummate beach bum and addicted golfer, Steve decided to remain in Florida and attend the Florida State University on full scholarships to study with world renowned faculty members Marcus Roberts, Count Basie trumpeter Scotty Barnhart, Bill Peterson, Leon Anderson Jr., Rodney Jordan, Bill Kennedy and Paul McKee

Eddie Green

Born: May 2, 1933

Legendary and highly-respected Philadelphia pianist / keyboardist Eddie Green was a sideman on dozens of projects, and finally released two CDs as a leader, the long out-of-print debut "This One's For You" and his posthumously-released coda Shades of Green. After informal tutoring with Bud and Richie Powell and studying harmony, theory, composition and arranging at Combs College of Music, Eddie Green performed with the likes of Dexter Gordon, Slide Hampton, Donald Byrd, Hank Crawford, Max Roach, Betty Carter, Gary Bartz, George Coleman, Junior Cook and many others. He was on records that went "gold:" Billy Paul's "Me and Mrs

Rema Hasumi

Born: January 4, 1983

Rema Hasumi (born in Fukuoka, Japan) is a pianist/vocalist who is based out of Brooklyn, NY. Rema has performed at venues across NY, the United States and Asia. In 2009 she performed at the Kennedy Center as one of the four finalists of Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Pianist Competition. More recently, upon invitation by acclaimed vocalist Jen Shyu, Rema presented her solo work “The Patterns of Duplicity” at a series of “Solo Rites” concerts by Ms. Shyu. The piece featured the poetry “Spring and Asura”(1925) by Kenji Miyazawa interpreted in multiple languages, exploring the possibilities of musical ideas unique and inherent to each language

Stu Shelton

Jazz pianist Stu Shelton has been a resident of Southwest Florida since 1989 and has entertained thousands of people in the area. He prides himself on the ability to play left-handed acoustic bass sound, while at the same time playing right-handed piano with an unparalleled musical fluency that absolutely speaks for itself. Stu Shelton is well known among those who enjoy genuine jazz and has a devoted following of fans who enjoy his performances at venues throughout the area.

Oscar Micheli