The performer this week (June 30-July 4) at the Bryant Park piano series is Brennen Ernst.
Brennen Ernst is a multi-instrumental multi-genre musical daredevil. In his career thus far he has taken on—and mastered—piano, banjo, and guitar, adding tenor vocals and exploring multiple genres—bluegrass and old time, jazz and swing. In this project he focuses on some of his favorite banjo pieces.
The performer this week (June 9-13) at the Bryant Park piano series is Ted Rosenthal.
Ted Rosenthal is one of the leading jazz pianist/composers around. The New Yorker magazine describes him as “a musician’s musician who balances technique and taste.” The Los Angeles Times calls him “a pianist of rarest skill.” Rosenthal actively tours worldwide with his trio and as a soloist. He also has performed with many jazz greats, including Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Phil Woods, Bob Brookmeyer, and James Moody.
The performer this week (June 2-6) at the Bryant Park piano series is Armen Donelian
For forty years, pianist, composer and Fulbright Scholar Armen Donelian has distinguished himself as a performer, recording artist, educator and author. In 25 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle and Far East, he has appeared since 1975 as a featured solo pianist, leader of his own quintet and trio, and with Jazz legends including Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker, Paquito D’Rivera, Mongo Santamaria and Billy Harper.
Donelian’s distinctive music blends diverse influences including his Armenian origin, his classical technique and his association with some of the biggest names in jazz.
The performer this week (May 19-23) at the Bryant Park piano series is Yuka Aikawa.
Yuka Aikawa was born in Japan and holds a B.A. in classical piano performance from Kunitachi College of Music in Tokyo and an M.A. in jazz performance from Queens College, New York. Currently, she is a dance accompanist at Barnard College, The New School, and the Mark Morris Dance Center. She also accompanies musical theater, choir, and preschool movement classes at Third Street Music School. Yuka is a regular pianist for Piano in Bryant Park.