Solo Piano Vol. 1 is out now!!šš
I am beyond excited to share this music with you all. This album feels very meditative to me and was recorded at a vulnerable time in my life. Each and every song on this album are songs that I deeply trustāalmost like little friends of mineāthat I have explored throughout my life.
Iād like to thank all of the incredible artists that I was blessed to collaborate with on this album:
Painting: @art_by_chinthika
Design: @nimenionmaria
Photography: @danbarychev
Mixing/engineering: @ssacco11
Mastering: @owen.mulholland.music
Thank you to Benny Green, Sullivan Fortner, Isaiah J. Thompson, and Bruce Barth for taking the time to listen to the music and write such beautiful testimonials. You are all heroes of mine who inspire me.
Thank you to all of my family and friends who have supported me throughout this whole process.
Peace and loveš«š¶
I am officially a Steinway Artist!!
Iām deeply humbled and inspired to join the @steinwayandsons family. Thank you to all who continue to believe in me š
It has been a true blessing to play with the great @bartzoyo over the past year. Here are some recent photos and clips from gigs at @caffevivace and @lprnyc . Thank you @kentkochheiser for the beautiful black and white shots.
We are playing out in the Bay Area today and tomorrow at @bachdancinganddynamitesociety and @kuumbwajazz āØš« Peace and love!!
It is an honor to share that I have been named a finalist for the 2027 @pianoawards
Iām inspired to be selected among such a great group of peers and friends, and excited for the year ahead of fellowship and competition.
Thank you š
Shoutout to @joeblockchords for this arrangement of America the Beautiful!! Played by @jazzdotorg
Pulled out a short sax section and added chord symbols + analysis to show whatās really happening harmonically.
A lot of this sound comes from rootless voicings and inner movementāthings we think about on piano that translate directly into orchestration and section writing!!
#jazzarrangement #bigband #jazztheory #rootlessvoicings #orchestration
This piano felt particularly buttery š§š“ ā¦ when I get to a new venue, I like to warm up with a ballad, often in an unconventional key. I find that doing so engages and calms my mind š¶āš«ļø
A little off the cuff āMy Shining Hourā in E
BTS from @xgames@aspenmusicfest@armadaskis
JazzCall For Freedom.
How to participate:
1. Post a one-chorus response video of āContemplationā by McCoy Tyner.
2. Use the hashtag #JazzCallForFreedom
3. TAG @jazzdotorg , so we can reshare your video!
Each week, we will feature a new artist performing a different song.
(Video: #JazzCallForFreedom featuring JLCO saxophonist Chris Lewis and friends: Justin Faulkner, Joe Block & Sam Harris)
New transcription from @joeblockchords
This oneās In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning from his Solo Piano Vol. 1 album.
What really pulled me in were the voicings and his harmonic approach ā so much intention and color throughout. Listening to and transcribing this has been a joy and a great source of fresh harmonic ideas.
#jazz #jazzpiano #jazzpianist #jazztranscription #explore
