Piano in Bryant Park

Some of the best pianists from all over New York come to Bryant Park to play on the Piano in Bryant Park. Tap your toes to the music of Scott Joplin, the Gershwins, James P. Johnson, Fats Waller, Eubie Blake, Jelly Roll Morton, and more every weekday. The custom-made piano and series has been created by Bryant Park in partnership with Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians, the Music Performance Fund, and Sam Ash Music Stores.


May 2010

Monday, May 17, 2010

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is protégé of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and wrote the definitive book This is Ragtime. Along with the book, came a 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio, which fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. He is currently teaching a course on ragtime and early jazz piano styles for Jazz At Lincoln Center.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Tuesday, May 18, 2010

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is protégé of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and wrote the definitive book This is Ragtime. Along with the book, came a 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio, which fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. He is currently teaching a course on ragtime and early jazz piano styles for Jazz At Lincoln Center.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Wednesday, May 19, 2010

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is protégé of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and wrote the definitive book This is Ragtime. Along with the book, came a 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio, which fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. He is currently teaching a course on ragtime and early jazz piano styles for Jazz At Lincoln Center.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Thursday, May 20, 2010

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is protégé of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and wrote the definitive book This is Ragtime. Along with the book, came a 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio, which fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. He is currently teaching a course on ragtime and early jazz piano styles for Jazz At Lincoln Center.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Friday, May 21, 2010

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is protégé of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and wrote the definitive book This is Ragtime. Along with the book, came a 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio, which fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. He is currently teaching a course on ragtime and early jazz piano styles for Jazz At Lincoln Center.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Monday, May 24, 2010

A Note on Deanna Witkowski:

Winner of the 2002 Great American Jazz Piano Competition, Deanna Witkowski brings an exuberance and vitality of spirit to her fusions of jazz, brazilian, afro-cuban, and sacred music. "Witkowski's playing is consistently thrilling." (All Music Guide).

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Tuesday, May 25, 2010

A Note on Deanna Witkowski:

Winner of the 2002 Great American Jazz Piano Competition, Deanna Witkowski brings an exuberance and vitality of spirit to her fusions of jazz, brazilian, afro-cuban, and sacred music. "Witkowski's playing is consistently thrilling." (All Music Guide).

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Wednesday, May 26, 2010

A Note on Deanna Witkowski:

Winner of the 2002 Great American Jazz Piano Competition, Deanna Witkowski brings an exuberance and vitality of spirit to her fusions of jazz, brazilian, afro-cuban, and sacred music. "Witkowski's playing is consistently thrilling." (All Music Guide).

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Thursday, May 27, 2010

A Note on Deanna Witkowski:

Winner of the 2002 Great American Jazz Piano Competition, Deanna Witkowski brings an exuberance and vitality of spirit to her fusions of jazz, brazilian, afro-cuban, and sacred music. "Witkowski's playing is consistently thrilling." (All Music Guide).

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Friday, May 28, 2010

A Note on Deanna Witkowski:

Winner of the 2002 Great American Jazz Piano Competition, Deanna Witkowski brings an exuberance and vitality of spirit to her fusions of jazz, brazilian, afro-cuban, and sacred music. "Witkowski's playing is consistently thrilling." (All Music Guide).

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Monday, May 31, 2010

A Note on Luiz Simas:

Brazilian/American pianist Luiz Simas is a versatile performer who feels totally at ease with both the music of his native Brazil and the American genres of jazz, ragtime and stride. Keyboard Magazine has described his playing as "sassy, clear and vibrant”, and his music as sounding "fresh, smart and witty".

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 


June 2010

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

A Note on Luiz Simas:

Brazilian/American pianist Luiz Simas is a versatile performer who feels totally at ease with both the music of his native Brazil and the American genres of jazz, ragtime and stride. Keyboard Magazine has described his playing as "sassy, clear and vibrant”, and his music as sounding "fresh, smart and witty".

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Wednesday, June 2, 2010

A Note on Luiz Simas:

Brazilian/American pianist Luiz Simas is a versatile performer who feels totally at ease with both the music of his native Brazil and the American genres of jazz, ragtime and stride. Keyboard Magazine has described his playing as "sassy, clear and vibrant”, and his music as sounding "fresh, smart and witty".

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Thursday, June 3, 2010

A Note on Luiz Simas:

Brazilian/American pianist Luiz Simas is a versatile performer who feels totally at ease with both the music of his native Brazil and the American genres of jazz, ragtime and stride. Keyboard Magazine has described his playing as "sassy, clear and vibrant”, and his music as sounding "fresh, smart and witty".

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Friday, June 4, 2010

A Note on Luiz Simas:

Brazilian/American pianist Luiz Simas is a versatile performer who feels totally at ease with both the music of his native Brazil and the American genres of jazz, ragtime and stride. Keyboard Magazine has described his playing as "sassy, clear and vibrant”, and his music as sounding "fresh, smart and witty".

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Monday, June 7, 2010

A Note on Joel Forrester:

Joel Forrester is a contemporary two-handed piano player, essaying the stride, boogie woogie, and trance styles. He wrote the theme to NPR's "Fresh Air", studied composition with Thelonious Monk, co-founded the Microscopic Septet, and did music for the early films of Andy Warhol.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Tuesday, June 8, 2010

A Note on Joel Forrester:

Joel Forrester is a contemporary two-handed piano player, essaying the stride, boogie woogie, and trance styles. He wrote the theme to NPR's "Fresh Air", studied composition with Thelonious Monk, co-founded the Microscopic Septet, and did music for the early films of Andy Warhol.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Wednesday, June 9, 2010

A Note on Joel Forrester:

Joel Forrester is a contemporary two-handed piano player, essaying the stride, boogie woogie, and trance styles. He wrote the theme to NPR's "Fresh Air", studied composition with Thelonious Monk, co-founded the Microscopic Septet, and did music for the early films of Andy Warhol.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Thursday, June 10, 2010

A Note on Joel Forrester:

Joel Forrester is a contemporary two-handed piano player, essaying the stride, boogie woogie, and trance styles. He wrote the theme to NPR's "Fresh Air", studied composition with Thelonious Monk, co-founded the Microscopic Septet, and did music for the early films of Andy Warhol.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Friday, June 11, 2010

A Note on Joel Forrester:

Joel Forrester is a contemporary two-handed piano player, essaying the stride, boogie woogie, and trance styles. He wrote the theme to NPR's "Fresh Air", studied composition with Thelonious Monk, co-founded the Microscopic Septet, and did music for the early films of Andy Warhol.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Monday, June 14, 2010

A Note on Russ Kassoff:

Russ Kassoff is currently the Conductor/Pianist on Broadway in Twyla Tharp's critically acclaimed "Come Fly Away," featuring 15 magnificent dancers accompanied by a 19- piece big-band playing live to the recorded voice of Frank Sinatra. Russ toured as pianist to Frank Sinatra by request from '80-'91- including the Ultimate Event tour with Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Liza Minnelli. He served as pianist/accompanist for Liza Minnelli from '82 -'01 and Minnelli's music director and conductor for the highly acclaimed Minnelli on Minnelli National Tour ('00). In '07 and '08, Russ appeared as a featured guest on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR. He conducts and accompanies Rita Moreno, performs with his Big Band THE RKBB in concert at the Bahai Center in NYC.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Tuesday, June 15, 2010

A Note on Russ Kassoff:

Russ Kassoff is currently the Conductor/Pianist on Broadway in Twyla Tharp's critically acclaimed "Come Fly Away," featuring 15 magnificent dancers accompanied by a 19- piece big-band playing live to the recorded voice of Frank Sinatra. Russ toured as pianist to Frank Sinatra by request from '80-'91- including the Ultimate Event tour with Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Liza Minnelli. He served as pianist/accompanist for Liza Minnelli from '82 -'01 and Minnelli's music director and conductor for the highly acclaimed Minnelli on Minnelli National Tour ('00). In '07 and '08, Russ appeared as a featured guest on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR. He conducts and accompanies Rita Moreno, performs with his Big Band THE RKBB in concert at the Bahai Center in NYC.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Wednesday, June 16, 2010

A Note on Isaac ben Ayala:

Isaac ben Ayala has performed and recorded with many notable bands and greats from Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Louis Bellson, Leon Thomas, Frank Foster, David Murray, James Spaulding, Roy Hargrove, and Wynton Marsalis, to The New York City Ballet, The Sultans of Swing, The Donald Byrd Dance Company and Joe Piscipo. He has scored numerous films and can be heard on the piano in Dave Chappelle’s Block Party (2006), The Mark Twain Prize Honors Billy Crystal (2007), and Denzel Washington’s The Great Debaters (2008). In addition, his orchestral arrangements were commissioned by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans and are currently being performed by orchestras around the world. Isaac ben Ayala received his Bachelor of Music from The Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 1991, and was Principal Accompanist for The Boys Choir of Harlem from 2005 to 2007.

 
Thursday, June 17, 2010

A Note on Russ Kassoff:

Russ Kassoff is currently the Conductor/Pianist on Broadway in Twyla Tharp's critically acclaimed "Come Fly Away," featuring 15 magnificent dancers accompanied by a 19- piece big-band playing live to the recorded voice of Frank Sinatra. Russ toured as pianist to Frank Sinatra by request from '80-'91- including the Ultimate Event tour with Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Liza Minnelli. He served as pianist/accompanist for Liza Minnelli from '82 -'01 and Minnelli's music director and conductor for the highly acclaimed Minnelli on Minnelli National Tour ('00). In '07 and '08, Russ appeared as a featured guest on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR. He conducts and accompanies Rita Moreno, performs with his Big Band THE RKBB in concert at the Bahai Center in NYC.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Friday, June 18, 2010

A Note on Russ Kassoff:

Russ Kassoff is currently the Conductor/Pianist on Broadway in Twyla Tharp's critically acclaimed "Come Fly Away," featuring 15 magnificent dancers accompanied by a 19- piece big-band playing live to the recorded voice of Frank Sinatra. Russ toured as pianist to Frank Sinatra by request from '80-'91- including the Ultimate Event tour with Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Liza Minnelli. He served as pianist/accompanist for Liza Minnelli from '82 -'01 and Minnelli's music director and conductor for the highly acclaimed Minnelli on Minnelli National Tour ('00). In '07 and '08, Russ appeared as a featured guest on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR. He conducts and accompanies Rita Moreno, performs with his Big Band THE RKBB in concert at the Bahai Center in NYC.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Monday, June 21, 2010

Daryl Sherman has been a fixture for many years playing Cole Porter's Steinway at the Waldorf-Astoria and recently at the Algonquin Hotel Oak Room. She performs internationally at jazz venues, concert halls and her numerous recordings are in regular rotation on Cable TV's Music Choice and Sirius XM Radio. A frequent guest on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, she's a favorite at St Peter's Midday Jazz Series and has played an important role as artistic director for a Lyrics & Lyricists program at the 92nd Street Y.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Daryl Sherman has been a fixture for many years playing Cole Porter's Steinway at the Waldorf-Astoria and recently at the Algonquin Hotel Oak Room. She performs internationally at jazz venues, concert halls and her numerous recordings are in regular rotation on Cable TV's Music Choice and Sirius XM Radio. A frequent guest on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, she's a favorite at St Peter's Midday Jazz Series and has played an important role as artistic director for a Lyrics & Lyricists program at the 92nd Street Y.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Daryl Sherman has been a fixture for many years playing Cole Porter's Steinway at the Waldorf-Astoria and recently at the Algonquin Hotel Oak Room. She performs internationally at jazz venues, concert halls and her numerous recordings are in regular rotation on Cable TV's Music Choice and Sirius XM Radio. A frequent guest on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, she's a favorite at St Peter's Midday Jazz Series and has played an important role as artistic director for a Lyrics & Lyricists program at the 92nd Street Y.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Thursday, June 24, 2010

Daryl Sherman has been a fixture for many years playing Cole Porter's Steinway at the Waldorf-Astoria and recently at the Algonquin Hotel Oak Room. She performs internationally at jazz venues, concert halls and her numerous recordings are in regular rotation on Cable TV's Music Choice and Sirius XM Radio. A frequent guest on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, she's a favorite at St Peter's Midday Jazz Series and has played an important role as artistic director for a Lyrics & Lyricists program at the 92nd Street Y.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Friday, June 25, 2010

Daryl Sherman has been a fixture for many years playing Cole Porter's Steinway at the Waldorf-Astoria and recently at the Algonquin Hotel Oak Room. She performs internationally at jazz venues, concert halls and her numerous recordings are in regular rotation on Cable TV's Music Choice and Sirius XM Radio. A frequent guest on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, she's a favorite at St Peter's Midday Jazz Series and has played an important role as artistic director for a Lyrics & Lyricists program at the 92nd Street Y.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Monday, June 28, 2010

A Note on Todd Robbins:

Todd Robbins plays Ragtime and classic Tin Pan Alley songs. He is often heard on Monday nights playing piano with Woody Allen's Jazz Band and has recorded two albums with that group.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Tuesday, June 29, 2010

A Note on Todd Robbins:

Todd Robbins plays Ragtime and classic Tin Pan Alley songs. He is often heard on Monday nights playing piano with Woody Allen's Jazz Band and has recorded two albums with that group.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Wednesday, June 30, 2010

A Note on Todd Robbins:

Todd Robbins plays Ragtime and classic Tin Pan Alley songs. He is often heard on Monday nights playing piano with Woody Allen's Jazz Band and has recorded two albums with that group.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 


July 2010

Thursday, July 1, 2010

A Note on Todd Robbins:

Todd Robbins plays Ragtime and classic Tin Pan Alley songs. He is often heard on Monday nights playing piano with Woody Allen's Jazz Band and has recorded two albums with that group.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Friday, July 2, 2010

A Note on Todd Robbins:

Todd Robbins plays Ragtime and classic Tin Pan Alley songs. He is often heard on Monday nights playing piano with Woody Allen's Jazz Band and has recorded two albums with that group.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Monday, July 5, 2010

A Note on Mike LeDonne:


Jazz pianist Mike LeDonne came to New York in the late 70's and has had the unique experience of playing with a wide variety of jazz masters. Everyone from Benny Goodman to Milt Jackson and Sonny Rollins picked him to be in their bands. Oscar Peterson called him "incredible, one of the most talented pianists of this era"

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Wednesday, July 7, 2010

A Note on Mike LeDonne:


Jazz pianist Mike LeDonne came to New York in the late 70's and has had the unique experience of playing with a wide variety of jazz masters. Everyone from Benny Goodman to Milt Jackson and Sonny Rollins picked him to be in their bands. Oscar Peterson called him "incredible, one of the most talented pianists of this era"

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Thursday, July 8, 2010

A Note on Mike LeDonne:

Jazz pianist Mike LeDonne came to New York in the late 70's and has had the unique experience of playing with a wide variety of jazz masters. Everyone from Benny Goodman to Milt Jackson and Sonny Rollins picked him to be in their bands. Oscar Peterson called him "incredible, one of the most talented pianists of this era"

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Friday, July 9, 2010

A Note on Mike LeDonne:


Jazz pianist Mike LeDonne came to New York in the late 70's and has had the unique experience of playing with a wide variety of jazz masters. Everyone from Benny Goodman to Milt Jackson and Sonny Rollins picked him to be in their bands. Oscar Peterson called him "incredible, one of the most talented pianists of this era"

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Monday, July 12, 2010

A Note on Dona Carter:


Pianist/composer Dona Carter has directed a variety of ensembles, large and small, composing and arranging many original pieces. She has performed in a variety of venues, in the United States and abroad - often sharing the stage with other outstanding musicians.In addition to performing, and teaching, Dona is musical director of a special jazz chorus that performs at jazz festivals in the New York Region. You can reach Dona on My Space, and Facebook too.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

A Note on Dona Carter:


Pianist/composer Dona Carter has directed a variety of ensembles, large and small, composing and arranging many original pieces. She has performed in a variety of venues, in the United States and abroad - often sharing the stage with other outstanding musicians.In addition to performing, and teaching, Dona is musical director of a special jazz chorus that performs at jazz festivals in the New York Region. You can reach Dona on My Space, and Facebook too.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Wednesday, July 14, 2010

A Note on Dona Carter:


Pianist/composer Dona Carter has directed a variety of ensembles, large and small, composing and arranging many original pieces. She has performed in a variety of venues, in the United States and abroad - often sharing the stage with other outstanding musicians.In addition to performing, and teaching, Dona is musical director of a special jazz chorus that performs at jazz festivals in the New York Region. You can reach Dona on My Space, and Facebook too.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Thursday, July 15, 2010

A Note on Dona Carter:


Pianist/composer Dona Carter has directed a variety of ensembles, large and small, composing and arranging many original pieces. She has performed in a variety of venues, in the United States and abroad - often sharing the stage with other outstanding musicians.In addition to performing, and teaching, Dona is musical director of a special jazz chorus that performs at jazz festivals in the New York Region. You can reach Dona on My Space, and Facebook too.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Friday, July 16, 2010

A Note on Dona Carter:


Pianist/composer Dona Carter has directed a variety of ensembles, large and small, composing and arranging many original pieces. She has performed in a variety of venues, in the United States and abroad - often sharing the stage with other outstanding musicians.In addition to performing, and teaching, Dona is musical director of a special jazz chorus that performs at jazz festivals in the New York Region. You can reach Dona on My Space, and Facebook too.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Monday, July 19, 2010

A Note on Jon Weber:

Jazz pianist Jon Weber has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous accolades for performance and composition - and scoring extensively for television since 1987. Gary Burton, Roy Hargrove, Niels-Henning Orsted Pederson, and Avishai Cohen have all recorded Jon’s music. His newest critically-acclaimed release, Simple Complex, rose to #1. Jon lives in New York City.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Tuesday, July 20, 2010

A Note on Jon Weber:

Jazz pianist Jon Weber has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous accolades for performance and composition - and scoring extensively for television since 1987. Gary Burton, Roy Hargrove, Niels-Henning Orsted Pederson, and Avishai Cohen have all recorded Jon’s music. His newest critically-acclaimed release, Simple Complex, rose to #1. Jon lives in New York City.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

A Note on Jon Weber:

Jazz pianist Jon Weber has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous accolades for performance and composition - and scoring extensively for television since 1987. Gary Burton, Roy Hargrove, Niels-Henning Orsted Pederson, and Avishai Cohen have all recorded Jon’s music. His newest critically-acclaimed release, Simple Complex, rose to #1. Jon lives in New York City.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Thursday, July 22, 2010

A Note on Jon Weber:

Jazz pianist Jon Weber has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous accolades for performance and composition - and scoring extensively for television since 1987. Gary Burton, Roy Hargrove, Niels-Henning Orsted Pederson, and Avishai Cohen have all recorded Jon’s music. His newest critically-acclaimed release, Simple Complex, rose to #1. Jon lives in New York City.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Friday, July 23, 2010

target="_blank"> A Note on Deanna Witkowski:

Winner of the 2002 Great American Jazz Piano Competition, Deanna Witkowski brings an exuberance and vitality of spirit to her fusions of jazz, brazilian, afro-cuban, and sacred music. "Witkowski's playing is consistently thrilling." (All Music Guide).
Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Monday, July 26, 2010

A Note on Armen Donelian:

An eclectic musician of Armenian parentage, Armen Donelian has appeared internationally as a pianist, composer and bandleader since 1975. He has worked with such greats as Sonny Rollins, Mongo Santamaria, Chet Baker, Paquito D’Rivera, Jackie Paris, Billy Harper, Night Ark and others. His piano playing reveals a masterful command rooted in classical and jazz studies, clean articulation, a deft swinging touch, access to a broad dynamic spectrum, a virtuosic harmonic vocabulary, and a boundless source of creative ideas.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Tuesday, July 27, 2010

A Note on Armen Donelian:

An eclectic musician of Armenian parentage, Armen Donelian has appeared internationally as a pianist, composer and bandleader since 1975. He has worked with such greats as Sonny Rollins, Mongo Santamaria, Chet Baker, Paquito D’Rivera, Jackie Paris, Billy Harper, Night Ark and others. His piano playing reveals a masterful command rooted in classical and jazz studies, clean articulation, a deft swinging touch, access to a broad dynamic spectrum, a virtuosic harmonic vocabulary, and a boundless source of creative ideas.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

A Note on Armen Donelian:

An eclectic musician of Armenian parentage, Armen Donelian has appeared internationally as a pianist, composer and bandleader since 1975. He has worked with such greats as Sonny Rollins, Mongo Santamaria, Chet Baker, Paquito D’Rivera, Jackie Paris, Billy Harper, Night Ark and others. His piano playing reveals a masterful command rooted in classical and jazz studies, clean articulation, a deft swinging touch, access to a broad dynamic spectrum, a virtuosic harmonic vocabulary, and a boundless source of creative ideas.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Thursday, July 29, 2010

A Note on Armen Donelian:

An eclectic musician of Armenian parentage, Armen Donelian has appeared internationally as a pianist, composer and bandleader since 1975. He has worked with such greats as Sonny Rollins, Mongo Santamaria, Chet Baker, Paquito D’Rivera, Jackie Paris, Billy Harper, Night Ark and others. His piano playing reveals a masterful command rooted in classical and jazz studies, clean articulation, a deft swinging touch, access to a broad dynamic spectrum, a virtuosic harmonic vocabulary, and a boundless source of creative ideas.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Friday, July 30, 2010

A Note on Armen Donelian:

An eclectic musician of Armenian parentage, Armen Donelian has appeared internationally as a pianist, composer and bandleader since 1975. He has worked with such greats as Sonny Rollins, Mongo Santamaria, Chet Baker, Paquito D’Rivera, Jackie Paris, Billy Harper, Night Ark and others. His piano playing reveals a masterful command rooted in classical and jazz studies, clean articulation, a deft swinging touch, access to a broad dynamic spectrum, a virtuosic harmonic vocabulary, and a boundless source of creative ideas.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 


August 2010

Monday, August 2, 2010

A Note on Roy Eaton:
A Second Note on Roy Eaton:

Roy Eaton’s first Carnegie Hall performance was in 1937. He is winner of the Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Award (1950). Current albums include Joplin Rags on SONY Classical and Keyboard Classics for Children on on SUMMIT; "24/7+7 The Complete Preludes of Chopin,Gershwin; Still" on SUMMIT; and The Meditative Chopin on RHAHM - all available at www.CDBaby.com/artist/Royeaton. In March, Roy was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame.

 
Tuesday, August 3, 2010

A Note on Roy Eaton:
A Second Note on Roy Eaton:

Roy Eaton’s first Carnegie Hall performance was in 1937. He is winner of the Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Award (1950). Current albums include Joplin Rags on SONY Classical and Keyboard Classics for Children on on SUMMIT; "24/7+7 The Complete Preludes of Chopin,Gershwin; Still" on SUMMIT; and The Meditative Chopin on RHAHM - all available at www.CDBaby.com/artist/Royeaton. In March, Roy was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame.

 
Wednesday, August 4, 2010

A Note on Roy Eaton:
A Second Note on Roy Eaton:

Roy Eaton’s first Carnegie Hall performance was in 1937. He is winner of the Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Award (1950). Current albums include Joplin Rags on SONY Classical and Keyboard Classics for Children on on SUMMIT; "24/7+7 The Complete Preludes of Chopin,Gershwin; Still" on SUMMIT; and The Meditative Chopin on RHAHM - all available at www.CDBaby.com/artist/Royeaton. In March, Roy was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame.

 
Thursday, August 5, 2010

A Note on Roy Eaton:
A Second Note on Roy Eaton:

Roy Eaton’s first Carnegie Hall performance was in 1937. He is winner of the Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Award (1950). Current albums include Joplin Rags on SONY Classical and Keyboard Classics for Children on on SUMMIT; "24/7+7 The Complete Preludes of Chopin,Gershwin; Still" on SUMMIT; and The Meditative Chopin on RHAHM - all available at www.CDBaby.com/artist/Royeaton. In March, Roy was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame.

 
Friday, August 6, 2010

A Note on Roy Eaton:
A Second Note on Roy Eaton:

Roy Eaton’s first Carnegie Hall performance was in 1937. He is winner of the Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Award (1950). Current albums include Joplin Rags on SONY Classical and Keyboard Classics for Children on on SUMMIT; "24/7+7 The Complete Preludes of Chopin,Gershwin; Still" on SUMMIT; and The Meditative Chopin on RHAHM - all available at www.CDBaby.com/artist/Royeaton. In March, Roy was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame.

 
Monday, August 9, 2010

* Thursday – 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. due to Broadway in Bryant Park

A Note on Junior Mance:

Junior Mance is an international jazz musician who has performed with jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah Washington, and Lester Young. He was inducted into the International Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997. When not traveling, Junior can be found every Sunday performing at Cafe' Loup in NYC.

 
Tuesday, August 10, 2010

* Thursday – 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. due to Broadway in Bryant Park

A Note on Junior Mance:

Junior Mance is an international jazz musician who has performed with jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah Washington, and Lester Young. He was inducted into the International Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997. When not traveling, Junior can be found every Sunday performing at Cafe' Loup in NYC.

 
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

* Thursday – 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. due to Broadway in Bryant Park

A Note on Junior Mance:

Junior Mance is an international jazz musician who has performed with jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah Washington, and Lester Young. He was inducted into the International Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997. When not traveling, Junior can be found every Sunday performing at Cafe' Loup in NYC.

 
Thursday, August 12, 2010

* Thursday – 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. due to Broadway in Bryant Park
AUGUST 13TH IS ALTERNATIVE BROADWAY RAIN DATE (possible 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

A Note on Junior Mance:

Junior Mance is an international jazz musician who has performed with jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah Washington, and Lester Young. He was inducted into the International Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997. When not traveling, Junior can be found every Sunday performing at Cafe' Loup in NYC.

 
Friday, August 13, 2010

* Thursday – 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. due to Broadway in Bryant Park
AUGUST 13TH IS ALTERNATIVE BROADWAY RAIN DATE (possible 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

A Note on Junior Mance:

Junior Mance is an international jazz musician who has performed with jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah Washington, and Lester Young. He was inducted into the International Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997. When not traveling, Junior can be found every Sunday performing at Cafe' Loup in NYC.

 
Monday, August 16, 2010

A Note on Yuka Aikawa:

Pianist and composer Yuka Aikawa began playing piano at the age of five in her native country, Japan. She studied at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where she received her M.A. in jazz performance under the guidance of Sir Roland Hanna and Jimmy Heath. During this time, she received the prestigious Michael Feinstein Award for “Outstanding Talent.” When not at Bryant Park, you can see Yuka at various Jazz clubs in and around the New York area, including the Blue Note, Kitano Hotel, and Birdland Jazz Club.

 
Tuesday, August 17, 2010

A Note on Yuka Aikawa:

Pianist and composer Yuka Aikawa began playing piano at the age of five in her native country, Japan. She studied at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where she received her M.A. in jazz performance under the guidance of Sir Roland Hanna and Jimmy Heath. During this time, she received the prestigious Michael Feinstein Award for “Outstanding Talent.” When not at Bryant Park, you can see Yuka at various Jazz clubs in and around the New York area, including the Blue Note, Kitano Hotel, and Birdland Jazz Club.

 
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

A Note on Yuka Aikawa:

Pianist and composer Yuka Aikawa began playing piano at the age of five in her native country, Japan. She studied at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where she received her M.A. in jazz performance under the guidance of Sir Roland Hanna and Jimmy Heath. During this time, she received the prestigious Michael Feinstein Award for “Outstanding Talent.” When not at Bryant Park, you can see Yuka at various Jazz clubs in and around the New York area, including the Blue Note, Kitano Hotel, and Birdland Jazz Club.

 
Thursday, August 19, 2010

A Note on Yuka Aikawa:

Pianist and composer Yuka Aikawa began playing piano at the age of five in her native country, Japan. She studied at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where she received her M.A. in jazz performance under the guidance of Sir Roland Hanna and Jimmy Heath. During this time, she received the prestigious Michael Feinstein Award for “Outstanding Talent.” When not at Bryant Park, you can see Yuka at various Jazz clubs in and around the New York area, including the Blue Note, Kitano Hotel, and Birdland Jazz Club.

 
Friday, August 20, 2010

A Note on Yuka Aikawa:

Pianist and composer Yuka Aikawa began playing piano at the age of five in her native country, Japan. She studied at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where she received her M.A. in jazz performance under the guidance of Sir Roland Hanna and Jimmy Heath. During this time, she received the prestigious Michael Feinstein Award for “Outstanding Talent.” When not at Bryant Park, you can see Yuka at various Jazz clubs in and around the New York area, including the Blue Note, Kitano Hotel, and Birdland Jazz Club.

 
Monday, August 23, 2010

A Note on Victor Lin:

Victor Lin is happy to have been a part of the Piano in Bryant Park series for the last four years. A former student of jazz legend Kenny Barron, Victor is currently a jazz music instructor at Columbia University, Teachers College, and The Calhoun School.

 
Tuesday, August 24, 2010

A Note on Victor Lin:

Victor Lin is happy to have been a part of the Piano in Bryant Park series for the last four years. A former student of jazz legend Kenny Barron, Victor is currently a jazz music instructor at Columbia University, Teachers College, and The Calhoun School.

 
Wednesday, August 25, 2010

A Note on Victor Lin:

Victor Lin is happy to have been a part of the Piano in Bryant Park series for the last four years. A former student of jazz legend Kenny Barron, Victor is currently a jazz music instructor at Columbia University, Teachers College, and The Calhoun School.

 
Thursday, August 26, 2010

A Note on Victor Lin:

Victor Lin is happy to have been a part of the Piano in Bryant Park series for the last four years. A former student of jazz legend Kenny Barron, Victor is currently a jazz music instructor at Columbia University, Teachers College, and The Calhoun School.

 
Friday, August 27, 2010

A Note on Victor Lin:

Victor Lin is happy to have been a part of the Piano in Bryant Park series for the last four years. A former student of jazz legend Kenny Barron, Victor is currently a jazz music instructor at Columbia University, Teachers College, and The Calhoun School.

 
Monday, August 30, 2010

***Happy Birthday Frank – September 1, 2010***

A Note on Frank Owens:

(Pianist/Conductor/Arranger/Composer/Musical Director) has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits include the First David Letterman Show in 1980 and It’s Showtime at the Apollo. He has also worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concert of Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree”.

 
Tuesday, August 31, 2010

***Happy Birthday Frank – September 1, 2010***

A Note on Frank Owens:

(Pianist/Conductor/Arranger/Composer/Musical Director) has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits include the First David Letterman Show in 1980 and It’s Showtime at the Apollo. He has also worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concert of Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree”.

 


September 2010

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

***Happy Birthday Frank – September 1, 2010***

A Note on Frank Owens:

(Pianist/Conductor/Arranger/Composer/Musical Director) has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits include the First David Letterman Show in 1980 and It’s Showtime at the Apollo. He has also worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concert of Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree”.

 
Thursday, September 2, 2010

***Happy Birthday Frank – September 1, 2010***

A Note on Frank Owens:

(Pianist/Conductor/Arranger/Composer/Musical Director) has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits include the First David Letterman Show in 1980 and It’s Showtime at the Apollo. He has also worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concert of Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree”.

 
Friday, September 3, 2010

***Happy Birthday Frank – September 1, 2010***

A Note on Frank Owens:

(Pianist/Conductor/Arranger/Composer/Musical Director) has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits include the First David Letterman Show in 1980 and It’s Showtime at the Apollo. He has also worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concert of Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree”.

 
Monday, September 6, 2010

A Note on Ayako Shirasaki:
www.cdbaby.com/cd/yuka


Ayako Shirasaki is a virtuoso pianist who performs in and around the New York City area. Her techniques range from a “tender touch” (like the late Tommy Flanagan) to “brisk runs” (like Bud Powell) – which can be heard on her recent solo CD Home Alone.

 
Tuesday, September 7, 2010

A Note on Ayako Shirasaki:
www.cdbaby.com/cd/yuka


Ayako Shirasaki is a virtuoso pianist who performs in and around the New York City area. Her techniques range from a “tender touch” (like the late Tommy Flanagan) to “brisk runs” (like Bud Powell) – which can be heard on her recent solo CD Home Alone.

 
Wednesday, September 8, 2010

A Note on Ayako Shirasaki:
www.cdbaby.com/cd/yuka


Ayako Shirasaki is a virtuoso pianist who performs in and around the New York City area. Her techniques range from a “tender touch” (like the late Tommy Flanagan) to “brisk runs” (like Bud Powell) – which can be heard on her recent solo CD Home Alone.

 
Thursday, September 9, 2010

A Note on Ayako Shirasaki:
www.cdbaby.com/cd/yuka


Ayako Shirasaki is a virtuoso pianist who performs in and around the New York City area. Her techniques range from a “tender touch” (like the late Tommy Flanagan) to “brisk runs” (like Bud Powell) – which can be heard on her recent solo CD Home Alone.

 
Friday, September 10, 2010

A Note on Ayako Shirasaki:
www.cdbaby.com/cd/yuka


Ayako Shirasaki is a virtuoso pianist who performs in and around the New York City area. Her techniques range from a “tender touch” (like the late Tommy Flanagan) to “brisk runs” (like Bud Powell) – which can be heard on her recent solo CD Home Alone.

 
Monday, September 13, 2010

A Note on Larry Ham:

Jazz pianist Larry Ham tours and records with many of today’s top jazz artists, performing throughout the United States, Europe, and in Japan, Russia, and West Africa. He is also a noted composer, and leads his own bands with a "crisp, swinging and lyrical" style at the piano.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Tuesday, September 14, 2010

A Note on Larry Ham:

Jazz pianist Larry Ham tours and records with many of today’s top jazz artists, performing throughout the United States, Europe, and in Japan, Russia, and West Africa. He is also a noted composer, and leads his own bands with a "crisp, swinging and lyrical" style at the piano.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Wednesday, September 15, 2010

A Note on Larry Ham:

Jazz pianist Larry Ham tours and records with many of today’s top jazz artists, performing throughout the United States, Europe, and in Japan, Russia, and West Africa. He is also a noted composer, and leads his own bands with a "crisp, swinging and lyrical" style at the piano.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Thursday, September 16, 2010

A Note on Larry Ham:

Jazz pianist Larry Ham tours and records with many of today’s top jazz artists, performing throughout the United States, Europe, and in Japan, Russia, and West Africa. He is also a noted composer, and leads his own bands with a "crisp, swinging and lyrical" style at the piano.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Friday, September 17, 2010

A Note on Larry Ham:

Jazz pianist Larry Ham tours and records with many of today’s top jazz artists, performing throughout the United States, Europe, and in Japan, Russia, and West Africa. He is also a noted composer, and leads his own bands with a "crisp, swinging and lyrical" style at the piano.

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Music Performance Fund

 
Monday, September 20, 2010

A Note on Dan Manjovi:

Dan Manjovi is an award-winning musician and composer, and a New York favorite. His song "Somethin's Comin' My Way" is featured in the film and soundtrack to the 2009 Oscar-award winning Lionsgate film Precious. As a solo artist singer/songwriter he has released two solo albums, Dan Manjovi (2005), and Woke Up This Morning (2008). His current project is an original musical, I AM I WILL I DO, for which he has written book, music, and lyrics. Dan is pleased to return once again to The Piano in Bryant Park series to perform in his favorite New York City Park!

 
Tuesday, September 21, 2010

A Note on Dan Manjovi:

Dan Manjovi is an award-winning musician and composer, and a New York favorite. His song "Somethin's Comin' My Way" is featured in the film and soundtrack to the 2009 Oscar-award winning Lionsgate film Precious. As a solo artist singer/songwriter he has released two solo albums, Dan Manjovi (2005), and Woke Up This Morning (2008). His current project is an original musical, I AM I WILL I DO, for which he has written book, music, and lyrics. Dan is pleased to return once again to The Piano in Bryant Park series to perform in his favorite New York City Park!

 
Wednesday, September 22, 2010

A Note on Dan Manjovi:

Dan Manjovi is an award-winning musician and composer, and a New York favorite. His song "Somethin's Comin' My Way" is featured in the film and soundtrack to the 2009 Oscar-award winning Lionsgate film Precious. As a solo artist singer/songwriter he has released two solo albums, Dan Manjovi (2005), and Woke Up This Morning (2008). His current project is an original musical, I AM I WILL I DO, for which he has written book, music, and lyrics. Dan is pleased to return once again to The Piano in Bryant Park series to perform in his favorite New York City Park!

 
Thursday, September 23, 2010

A Note on Dan Manjovi:

Dan Manjovi is an award-winning musician and composer, and a New York favorite. His song "Somethin's Comin' My Way" is featured in the film and soundtrack to the 2009 Oscar-award winning Lionsgate film Precious. As a solo artist singer/songwriter he has released two solo albums, Dan Manjovi (2005), and Woke Up This Morning (2008). His current project is an original musical, I AM I WILL I DO, for which he has written book, music, and lyrics. Dan is pleased to return once again to The Piano in Bryant Park series to perform in his favorite New York City Park!

 
Friday, September 24, 2010

A Note on Dan Manjovi:

Dan Manjovi is an award-winning musician and composer, and a New York favorite. His song "Somethin's Comin' My Way" is featured in the film and soundtrack to the 2009 Oscar-award winning Lionsgate film Precious. As a solo artist singer/songwriter he has released two solo albums, Dan Manjovi (2005), and Woke Up This Morning (2008). His current project is an original musical, I AM I WILL I DO, for which he has written book, music, and lyrics. Dan is pleased to return once again to The Piano in Bryant Park series to perform in his favorite New York City Park!

 
Monday, September 27, 2010

A Note on Kuni Mikami:

Born in Tokyo, Japan, Kuni came to the United States in 1975. He continues to play for many of the top big-bands around including: the Lionel Hampton Orchestra; Duke Ellington; Cab Calloway; Illinois Jaquet; and George Gee Orchestra.

 
Tuesday, September 28, 2010

A Note on Kuni Mikami:

Born in Tokyo, Japan, Kuni came to the United States in 1975. He continues to play for many of the top big-bands around including: the Lionel Hampton Orchestra; Duke Ellington; Cab Calloway; Illinois Jaquet; and George Gee Orchestra.

 
Wednesday, September 29, 2010

A Note on Kuni Mikami:

Born in Tokyo, Japan, Kuni came to the United States in 1975. He continues to play for many of the top big-bands around including: the Lionel Hampton Orchestra; Duke Ellington; Cab Calloway; Illinois Jaquet; and George Gee Orchestra.

 
Thursday, September 30, 2010

A Note on Kuni Mikami:

Born in Tokyo, Japan, Kuni came to the United States in 1975. He continues to play for many of the top big-bands around including: the Lionel Hampton Orchestra; Duke Ellington; Cab Calloway; Illinois Jaquet; and George Gee Orchestra.

 


October 2010

Friday, October 1, 2010

A Note on Kuni Mikami:

Born in Tokyo, Japan, Kuni came to the United States in 1975. He continues to play for many of the top big-bands around including: the Lionel Hampton Orchestra; Duke Ellington; Cab Calloway; Illinois Jaquet; and George Gee Orchestra.

 
Monday, October 4, 2010

A Note on Isaac ben Ayala:

Isaac ben Ayala has performed and recorded with many notable bands and greats from Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Louis Bellson, Leon Thomas, Frank Foster, David Murray, James Spaulding, Roy Hargrove, and Wynton Marsalis, to The New York City Ballet, The Sultans of Swing, The Donald Byrd Dance Company and Joe Piscipo. He has scored numerous films and can be heard on the piano in Dave Chappelle’s Block Party (2006), The Mark Twain Prize Honors Billy Crystal (2007), and Denzel Washington’s The Great Debaters (2008). In addition, his orchestral arrangements were commissioned by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans and are currently being performed by orchestras around the world. Isaac ben Ayala received his Bachelor of Music from The Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 1991, and was Principal Accompanist for The Boys Choir of Harlem from 2005 to 2007.

 
Tuesday, October 5, 2010

A Note on Isaac ben Ayala:

Isaac ben Ayala has performed and recorded with many notable bands and greats from Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Louis Bellson, Leon Thomas, Frank Foster, David Murray, James Spaulding, Roy Hargrove, and Wynton Marsalis, to The New York City Ballet, The Sultans of Swing, The Donald Byrd Dance Company and Joe Piscipo. He has scored numerous films and can be heard on the piano in Dave Chappelle’s Block Party (2006), The Mark Twain Prize Honors Billy Crystal (2007), and Denzel Washington’s The Great Debaters (2008). In addition, his orchestral arrangements were commissioned by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans and are currently being performed by orchestras around the world. Isaac ben Ayala received his Bachelor of Music from The Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 1991, and was Principal Accompanist for The Boys Choir of Harlem from 2005 to 2007.

 
Wednesday, October 6, 2010

A Note on Isaac ben Ayala:

Isaac ben Ayala has performed and recorded with many notable bands and greats from Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Louis Bellson, Leon Thomas, Frank Foster, David Murray, James Spaulding, Roy Hargrove, and Wynton Marsalis, to The New York City Ballet, The Sultans of Swing, The Donald Byrd Dance Company and Joe Piscipo. He has scored numerous films and can be heard on the piano in Dave Chappelle’s Block Party (2006), The Mark Twain Prize Honors Billy Crystal (2007), and Denzel Washington’s The Great Debaters (2008). In addition, his orchestral arrangements were commissioned by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans and are currently being performed by orchestras around the world. Isaac ben Ayala received his Bachelor of Music from The Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 1991, and was Principal Accompanist for The Boys Choir of Harlem from 2005 to 2007.

 
Thursday, October 7, 2010

A Note on Isaac ben Ayala:

Isaac ben Ayala has performed and recorded with many notable bands and greats from Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Louis Bellson, Leon Thomas, Frank Foster, David Murray, James Spaulding, Roy Hargrove, and Wynton Marsalis, to The New York City Ballet, The Sultans of Swing, The Donald Byrd Dance Company and Joe Piscipo. He has scored numerous films and can be heard on the piano in Dave Chappelle’s Block Party (2006), The Mark Twain Prize Honors Billy Crystal (2007), and Denzel Washington’s The Great Debaters (2008). In addition, his orchestral arrangements were commissioned by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans and are currently being performed by orchestras around the world. Isaac ben Ayala received his Bachelor of Music from The Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 1991, and was Principal Accompanist for The Boys Choir of Harlem from 2005 to 2007.

 
Friday, October 8, 2010

A Note on Isaac ben Ayala:

Isaac ben Ayala has performed and recorded with many notable bands and greats from Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Louis Bellson, Leon Thomas, Frank Foster, David Murray, James Spaulding, Roy Hargrove, and Wynton Marsalis, to The New York City Ballet, The Sultans of Swing, The Donald Byrd Dance Company and Joe Piscipo. He has scored numerous films and can be heard on the piano in Dave Chappelle’s Block Party (2006), The Mark Twain Prize Honors Billy Crystal (2007), and Denzel Washington’s The Great Debaters (2008). In addition, his orchestral arrangements were commissioned by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans and are currently being performed by orchestras around the world. Isaac ben Ayala received his Bachelor of Music from The Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 1991, and was Principal Accompanist for The Boys Choir of Harlem from 2005 to 2007.

 
Monday, October 11, 2010

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is protégé of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and wrote the definitive book This is Ragtime. Along with the book, came a 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio, which fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. He is currently teaching a course on ragtime and early jazz piano styles for Jazz At Lincoln Center.

 
Tuesday, October 12, 2010

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is protégé of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and wrote the definitive book This is Ragtime. Along with the book, came a 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio, which fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. He is currently teaching a course on ragtime and early jazz piano styles for Jazz At Lincoln Center.

 
Wednesday, October 13, 2010

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is protégé of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and wrote the definitive book This is Ragtime. Along with the book, came a 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio, which fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. He is currently teaching a course on ragtime and early jazz piano styles for Jazz At Lincoln Center.

 
Thursday, October 14, 2010

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is protégé of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and wrote the definitive book This is Ragtime. Along with the book, came a 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio, which fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. He is currently teaching a course on ragtime and early jazz piano styles for Jazz At Lincoln Center.

 
Friday, October 15, 2010

A Note on Terry Waldo:

Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is protégé of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and wrote the definitive book This is Ragtime. Along with the book, came a 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio, which fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. He is currently teaching a course on ragtime and early jazz piano styles for Jazz At Lincoln Center.

 

The piano is located on the Upper Terrace Monday through Friday.

Piano in Bryant Park may be moved or canceled due to other scheduled events in Bryant Park.