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Piano Jazz Series: James Austin Jr. at Klavierhaus
Courtesy of Decibel | Posted on July 25, 2024
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Tue, October 8, 2024
7:00 pm
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Chicago-born pianist and bandleader James Austin Jr. makes his debut at Klavierhaus for a splendid evening of jazz piano on Tuesday, October 8, supported by Mike Karn on bass and Kayvan Gordon on drums.
A Thelonious Monk Competition semifinalist, he has shared stages worldwide with renowned artists and orchestrated acclaimed performances at Carnegie Hall. As a dedicated educator, Austin founded the Barry Harris Institute of Jazz and the ensemble Luminescence, preserving his mentor’s legacy. His debut album, Songs in the Key of Wonder, is a soulful tribute to Stevie Wonder, and he continues to enthrall audiences with his performances and leadership of the NJPAC Jazz Jam Session series....