The James Austin Jr. Trio
The gifted, superb jazz pianist JAMES AUSTIN, JR. headlines on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th in our series' second fall program. Noted N.Y. sidemen bassist BEN RUBENS & drummer BEN ZWEIG complete his trio. Austin's program celebrates two important figures in the world of music. BARRY HARRIS, the late, legendary jazz pianist who was his primary mentor & Stevie Wonder's enduring musical appeal.
Chicago native Austin's jazz career blossomed in 2005 when he became an award-winner at the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition. Extensive mentoring from legendary jazz pianist Barry Harris followed, as did the growth of opportunities for him with many jazz notables. Guitarists Peter Bernstein, Russell Malone & Bobby Broom were among them, as were horn players Frank Morgan, Joe Magnarelli & drummers Winard Harper & Willie Jones.
Austin continues as an important piano voice in jazz traveling throughout the U.S. & abroad to entertain audiences of jazz lovers. He's also done well arranging music, something fully displayed in his well received CD: "Songs in the Key of Wonder." It makes great jazz listening from tunes originally made famous by music icon, Stevie Wonder.
Our Venues
Our Jazz & Blues Showcase has performed live jazz in a variety of venues in the South Jersey area. We've loved discovering interesting venues for these amazing ensembles!
Join us Sunday, October 11th at 3pm at Cunningham Piano at their Cherry Hill Showroom! What better place than this iconic piano company for this amazing trio
https://www.cunninghampiano.com/
Join us!
$20 SENIORS 60+/STUDENTS, $25 ADULTS
Advance credit card payment: 856-651-7596, option 1, Sales
or cash at the door.