Helen Sung Trio
Jazz Pianist
Sun., Sept. 25, 2011 / 4-6pm
The Edith Bolte Kutz Theater (Black Box) of the Lackland Center
Jazz Pianist/Composer, Winner of the Kennedy Center's Mary Lou Williams Piano Competition, pianist Helen Sung has been called "one of the brightest emerging stars in jazz today". As an Asian-American artist and composer, she challenges stereotypes with a compelling, unique voice informed by her virtuosity in classical, jazz, & popular music.
 

Hyperion Knight
Piano Virtuoso
Sun., Oct. 30, 2011 / 4-6pm
The Edith Bolte Kutz Theater (Black Box) of the Lackland Center
Native of California, pianist HYPERION KNIGHT is a soloist and recording artist, whose performances are known for both their artistic breadth and personal flair. Hyperion is a pianist equally at home in serious classics and popular standards. Hyperion is a virtuoso pianist in every sense and style with a specialty of piano transcriptions in the tradition of Liszt & Horowitz.
 

Rio Clemente Trio
The Bishop of Jazz
Sun., Feb 12, 2012 / 4-6pm
The Centenary Theatre (aka 'The Little Theatre')
                     
Anyone who has listened to Rio Clemente play piano, comes away in awe. This master pianist mixes a strong classical background with a rich knowledge of jazz history, then adds an amazing sense of creativity and interpretation. The result is music that is different from others, and nearly always produces a standing ovation and cries for "more."
 

Danny Mixon Trio
with Blues Singer
Sun., Mar. 18, 2012 / 4-6pm
The Edith Bolte Kutz Theater (Black Box) of the Lackland Center
A prolific piano virtuoso who has performed in the U. S. and
Internationally. Danny's greatest joy is performing, composing, and arranging for his own group "The Danny Mixon Trio," and has recently completed his new CD entitled "On My Way." He has also performed, toured and/or recorded with Yusef Lateef, Hank Crawford, Savion Glover, Pharoah Sanders...