Classic Pianos

The Gift of Jazz returns to live in-person concerts with A Centennial Tribute to Erroll Garner. Presented by: Tom Amend (piano), Patrick McDevitt (bass), and Colin Stranahan (drums) Erroll Garner was and remains one of the most popular jazz pianists of all time. Not only have his compositions (such as “Misty”) stood the test of time, but his style was also uniquely unmatched, as was the joy he exuded in performance. Erroll was born in Pittsburgh in 1921 and was…

Miles Davis once said, “All my inspiration comes from Ahmad Jamal.”  Spencer Zweifel expresses that Ahmad Jamal's pristine sound and radical ingenuity transformed the piano trio forever. His groundbreaking work with his classic trio in the late 50's and early 60's proved extremely influential with his contemporaries and successors alike. Jamal's distinct arrangements combined the sound of his predecessors with modular forms, unexpected key changes, daring silence, and a deep harmonic knowledge. Pianists such as myself have taken inspiration from…

Music to soothe the soul & stir the spirit - evocative, cinematic piano w/rousing violin & soulful guitar. Local dynamic duo Josie Quick on violin and Tom Carleno on guitar (Perpetual Motion) have invited internationally-known pianist and composer Rachel LaFond into town for a rare Denver appearance! This is your opportunity to join them for a unique and special evening of rousing and soul-stirring original instrumental music - these three composer-performers will take you on an epic musical journey, ranging…