Los Angeles-based pianist and composer Paul Cornish strives to inspire freedom and collaboration in his music and community. He has performed extensively across the globe with such notable artists as Joshua Redman, Louis Cole, Mark Guiliana, and more. Paul brings his trio featuring Jonathan Pinson (drums) and Jermaine Paul (bass) in support of his Blue Note Records debut album You’re Exaggerating. “The Blue Note tradition began 86 years ago with great jazz pianists and Paul is the next purveyor of that hallowed legacy.” –Don Was, Blue Note Records

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American jazz and cabaret singer Paula West makes her Piano store debut, with Adam Shulman (piano), Aaron Germain (bass), and Leon Joyce, Jr. (drums). Paula is known for her rich, powerful contralto voice and for her highly nuanced interpretations of an extraordinarily eclectic selection of songs that range from the Great American songbook to reinterpretations of songs by artists such as Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Lou Reed and Johnny Cash. Join us for an intimate evening with this Bay Area treasure!

Mood Indigo is a cosmic collision of the unique and thrilling instrumental, entertainment, and vocal talents of John Reynolds, David Jackson, and Casey MacGill.

For the past three decades, Rio-born multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and educator Marcos Silva has poured his energy into spreading the gospel of Brazilian music, playing an inordinate role in the San Francisco Bay Area’s emergence as a verdant outpost of Brazilian jazz. In 2019, he released his first new album in 30 years, Brasil From Head to Toe, featuring his own compositions. He’ll be joined by a couple of the musicians on the album, Mauricio Zotterelli (drums) and Gary Meek (sax & flute), as well as Richard Lindsey (bass).

Otonowa, led by Akira Tana, was founded in 2013 to tour and raise funds for the communities devastated by the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in 2011.  The project pays homage to the victims of the natural disaster by presenting traditional and pop Japanese songs that Tana and Otonowa completely transform into modern American jazz instrumentals. Otonowa is Akira Tana (leader/drums), Masaru Koga (reeds and shakuhachi), Art Hirahara (piano), Ken Okada (bass), and special guest artist Jimi Nakagawa (taiko).

Pure Imagination: Tribute to Lou Rawles

Grammy Award winner with The Count Basie Orchestra and internationally renowned vocalist Jamie Davis will seduce you with his deep, velvety voice. This evening, he delivers a tribute to the smooth sounds of one of the best Baritone’s of our time, R&B vocalist Lou Rawls. He’ll be joined by Glen Pearson, (piano), Tod Dickow (saxophone), Ron Belcher (bass),

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Self-taught musician and singer-songwriter Jennifer Greer performs some of her originals and opens up about her varied taste in musical styles, the pros and cons of teaching music, making her way from New York to California, and much more. Followed by audience Q & A. Hosted by vocalist Sharmila G. Lash.

South African composer, saxophonist and visionary artist Steve Dyer joins forces with the inimitable Kenyan pianist Aaron Rimbui for an intimate musical conversation. Steve and Aaron’s rapport is exceptional. Come along for an engaging performance and a unique opportunity to find out how these unique personalities interact, and various African musician traditions are woven into the artform of jazz.

Internationally acclaimed Jazz Singer, Jackie Ryan, returns to Piedmont Piano to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of her critically praised CD, Passion Flower, with Larry Vuckovich and Noel Jewkes. 

Claudia Villela (vocals, pianos, and percussion) returns to the piano store, joined by Vitor Gonçalves (accordian, piano). They will play music from her latest album, Cartas ao Vento, plus Brazilian classics by Egberto Gismonti, Villa Lobos, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Pixinguinha, and more.

Experience the Magic of the Holidays with Nicolas Bearde LIVE 

Now celebrating his 18th Annual Holiday show,  this special concert is a "must see" for all fans of contemporty Jazz and Blues.

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Since touring with Ray Brown in the early 2000s, pianist Larry Fuller has built a reputation as one of the hardest-swinging pianists on the scene.  From bop, to stride, to swing, to blues, the Larry Fuller Trio returns to the piano store!  Larry Fuller, a Yamaha Artist, is known to ‘swing like a beast.’  Direct from NYC, Fuller brings his Trio, with Lorin Cohen on bass and Carmen Intorre, Jr., on drums.  Don’t miss this top-notch jazz trio while they’re in the Bay Area!