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Lynne Arriale Trio
One of the most exciting pianists in contemporary jazz” (The Guardian, UK), pianist-composer Lynne Arriale has performed on international stages for over 30 years. Her 17 critically acclaimed albums have topped the Jazzweek Radio Charts and earned “Best of” honors. Lynne’s performances radiate optimism and passion. Her latest release, Being Human, responds to a troubled world with a deeply felt suite exploring passion, courage, love, and joy, celebrating these qualities of humankind. She is joined by Ethan Philion (bass) and Tanner Guss (drums).
General Admission
$35 in advance / $40 at the door
We are offering a limited number of seats for this performance. Advance purchase is recommended. Masking is optional.
“This is music that is born of body and soul…an album with so many heart-on-the sleeve moments that you will find yourself catching your breath in absolute awe of Arriale’s introspective artistry…an artist of the first order…... we have an album to absolutely die for.” –That Canadian Magazine
“She is clearly one of the best contemporary jazz pianists.“ –Jazz Journal
“She remains a force of nature.” –All About Jazz
“Lynne Arriale has been one of the great poets on the piano for decades.” –Jazzthing
LYNNE ARRIALE
Being recognized as “one of the most exciting pianists in contemporary jazz,”(The Guardian, UK) pianist Lynne Arriale has performed on the most prestigious international concert stages over the past 30 years. Jazz Police called her “the poet laureate of her generation.” JazzTimes said of her, “Lynne Arriale’s music lies at the synaptic intersection where brain meets heart, where body meets soul. She is one of jazzdom’s most intensely unique voices.” Jazz Journal commented, “Arriale is clearly one of the best contemporary jazz pianists.”
Lynne won the Great American Jazz Piano Competition. Her 17 critically acclaimed albums have topped the Jazzweek Radio Charts and have received “Best of” honors in major publications.
Lynne’s performances radiate optimism and passion. She has enthralled audiences for over three decades with her powerful performances. Her 17th album as a leader, Being Human, addresses a troubled, divided world with an exquisite suite of optimistic, deeply felt compositions exploring the human qualities of passion, courage, love, persistence, and joy; celebrating these life-affirming facets of humankind. The compositions are dedicated to people who’ve inspired Arriale, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman and Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai.
“I wrote this suite in response to the division and turmoil in our world,” Arriale says. “The music focuses on qualities we all share, that define our humanity. I hope this album will be uplifting and convey a sense of unity and optimism. “
Being Human received four-star reviews from DownBeat, BBC Magazine, All About Jazz, Jazzwise, and Marlbank, UK. It was also featured on “Best of 2024” lists: DownBeat, Textura, All About Jazz, and the ArtsFuse. Additionally, it ranked #5 on Jazz Week and #26 on the Jazz Week Year-End Chart for 2024.
Lynne has performed at major international festivals including Montreux, Burghausen, Gilmore, Spoleto Arts, Montreal, Monterey, North Sea, Stuttgart, Pori, San Francisco, Ottawa, Zagreb, Perth, Brisbane, Rouen, Sardinia, Rochester, Wigan, Poznan, Estoril, Inverness, Cork, San Javier and has given five performances at the Kennedy Center. lynnearriale.com