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

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.

JAZZ PIANO MASTERS SERIES

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!