The Jazzschool Piano Sale
Edward Simon (piano), Art Lande (piano), Peter Barshay (bass), and Alan Hall (drums) join forces for a musical adventure heading in many interesting and unpredictable directions. Each musician contributes original compositions and arrangements to this new ensemble. Don’t miss this evening of music to hear where they go.
Vocalist Jackie Ryan, pianist Larry Vuckovich, and bassist Jeff Chambers come together for an intimate trio format of varied jazz styles and tempos. Their music has richness and depth, featuring jazz classics, rare standards, South American bolerso, Brazilian music, blues, and more. Don’t miss it! Refreshments will be served.
In 2016, pianist Laurence Hobgood launched The Laurence Hobgood Trio with the album Honor Thy Fathers, a musical tribute not only to Hobgood’s own father, but to all of the musicians who have inspired him. Howard Reich had this to say in the Chicago Tribune about a recent performance: Just as Honor Thy Fathers can be considered Hobgood's strongest recording to date, this band may provide his best musical forum yet. He will be joined by current members bassist Matt Clohesy and drummer Jared Schonig.
Grammy winner and American Pianists Association Cole Porter Fellow Sullivan Fortner brings his trio featuring Ameen Saleem on bass and Jeremy 'Bean' Clemons on drums to Piedmont Piano Company. The trio has been touring all over the country celebrating their recent release Moments Preserved on Impulse records. “There’s evidence here of an artist with his own distinct style.” – New York Times
