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Russ Kassoff

New York City's best play in the park
August 1, 2025, 12:30pm–2:30pm

A five, six, seven, eight…
Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. With special performances on select Thursdays and sprinkled spontaneously throughout the season.

Find Piano in Bryant Park on the Upper Terrace at the base of the William Cullen Bryant Statue behind the New York Public Library.

Russ Kassoff
Trio & Solo Jazz, Broadway, Music Director

"You are the best!" - Frank Sinatra

Russ Kassoff is an accomplished jazz pianist, conductor, composer, orchestrator, and arranger, whose varied talents are much valued and on display in the music world. He regularly performs at trio and solo jazz concerts, clubs, festivals, private parties, and even concerts, as a regular conductor and pianist for the legendary Rita Moreno's heartfelt autobiographical shows and Liza Minelli's acclaimed national tour. He has played a number of shows on Broadway, including Miss Saigon, Sunset Boulevard, Cats, and more. As a jazz performer, he has led numerous trios and small groups in venues such as Carnegie Hall and The Town Hall. He has enjoyed his stints at Piano in Bryant Park every year since 2011!

Thank you for the music!

Many thanks to Sam Ash Music Stores for their support through the years.

Pianist Frank Owens sits at the piano in Bryant Park NYC with a crowd of listeners.
Angelito Jusay Photography