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JAZZ PIANO MASTERS SERIES
Ethan Iverson
Plays James P. Johnson & John Coltrane
Pianist Ethan Iverson, “a master of melody" (Downbeat), returns with a unique program featuring music by James P. Johnson and John Coltrane. It's uncommon for a modern jazz pianist to play music by Johnson, composer of the Jazz Age anthem "The Charleston" and stride piano classics like "Carolina Shout," and for a solo pianist to tackle iconic themes from Coltrane, known for his fierce style and interactive rhythm section. Iverson has "traversed the boundaries of jazz tradition while leaving an indelible mark on its evolution." (Hot House).
General Admission
$30 in advance / $35 at the door
We are offering a limited number of seats for this performance. Advance purchase is recommended.
ETHAN IVERSON
In 2002 Ethan Iverson helped form The Bad Plus, a revolutionary and wildly successful avant-garde trio that The New York Times said was “Better than anyone at melding the sensibilities of post-60’s jazz and indie rock.”
Since leaving TBP, Iverson has released critically-acclaimed jazz albums on ECM and Blue Note, often accompanied by bonafide jazz stars such as Tom Harrell or Jack DeJohnette. Downbeat has called Iverson “A master of melody” while Hot House recently raved, "Known for his intellectual depth and adventurous musical spirit, Ethan Iverson has traversed the boundaries of jazz tradition while leaving an indelible mark on its evolution.” After witnessing a 2024 concert of standards spontaneously chosen by the audience, Stereophile wrote, “Iverson is a natural, consistent crowd-pleaser. For his entire career, he has been finding ways to be accessible while pushing the envelope.”
Iverson also has a long-standing relationship with the great modern dance choreographer Mark Morris and still holds down the piano chair in drum legend Billy Hart’s long-running quartet. On top of his activities as a pianist and composer, Iverson has an active career as a writer, publishing significant criticism in The Nation, JazzTimes, The New York Times, and the Culture Desk of The New Yorker, in addition to posting frequently on his Substack, Transitional Technology. ethaniverson.com