Louis Durra Trio at The Hippodrome

As an adult, Louis discovered that he’d been adopted. Soon afterward came the news that his birth-father had played reeds for Gil Evans Orchestra, Lou Reed, Cornell Dupree, and been part of the eclectic band The Insect Trust. The jazz pedigree was the only un-surprising part of this story.

“ an articulate and melodic player…rewardingly creative(The Scotsman, four stars)

Louis listened to music incessantly from age three. According to his mother, Louis taught himself to read from record labels. The family attended many concerts during several months residence in London. His first music teacher was chamber composer Melanie Daiken, followed by classes at San Francisco Conservatory. Hearing John Coltrane on the radio as a teen was a life-changing experience. Soon he was playing in school ensembles, hearing live jazz. Louis began playing professionally with groups and music directing for theater during high school. The next few years were spent at Berklee College Of Music with a subsequent move to Los Angeles....

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As an adult, Louis discovered that he’d been adopted. Soon afterward came the news that his birth-father had played reeds for Gil Evans Orchestra, Lou Reed, Cornell Dupree, and been part of the eclectic band The Insect Trust. The jazz pedigree was the only un-surprising part of this story.

“ an articulate and melodic player…rewardingly creative(The Scotsman, four stars)

Louis listened to music incessantly from age three. According to his mother, Louis taught himself to read from record labels. The family attended many concerts during several months residence in London. His first music teacher was chamber composer Melanie Daiken, followed by classes at San Francisco Conservatory. Hearing John Coltrane on the radio as a teen was a life-changing experience. Soon he was playing in school ensembles, hearing live jazz. Louis began playing professionally with groups and music directing for theater during high school. The next few years were spent at Berklee College Of Music with a subsequent move to Los Angeles.

“Takes the piano trio into a superbly subtle space where he can surprise and delight… his choice of material seems specifically designed for seduction.” (The Herald Scotland)

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