Laszlo Gardony Jazz Trio with Avery Sharpe (b) and Yoron Israel (dr)

October 10, 2026 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

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Laszlo Gardony Jazz Trio with Avery Sharpe (b) and Yoron Israel (dr)

About the music:

Their sound is a seamless blend of the improvisational spirit of jazz, the energy of rock, and the elegance of classical music.

Artists’ Bios:
Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition, Laszlo Gardony has been praised for his "fluid pianism" by The New York Times. Two of his albums were featured on DownBeat Magazine's "Best of the Year" list. Described as a “formidable improviser who lives in the moment" (JazzTimes), pianist and composer Laszlo Gardony has performed in 27 countries and released 14 albums on labels such as Sunnyside, Antilles, and Avenue. He holds a professorship in piano at Berklee College of Music in Boston and is part of Harvard University's "Jazz Combo Initiative" program. Gardony has collaborated with musicians like Dave Holland, Miroslav Vitous, David "Fathead" Newman, Bill Pierce, Don Braden, Randy Brecker, Eddie Gomez, Bob Moses, Victor Lewis, Yoron Israel, John Lockwood, Christian Artmann, Avery Sharpe, The Wayfaring Strangers, and Mick Goodrick, among others. Laszlo's performances radiate the joy of inspired creation, audience connection, and spontaneous improvisation. His concerts are unique experiences

Drummer Yoron Israel stands as one of the most sought-after musicians of his generation. In addition to leading his own projects, Yoron's exceptional musicality, intensity, and versatility are celebrated globally. Through consistent performances at prestigious concerts, notable festivals, and prominent clubs, he has contributed to over 200 recordings as an accompanist with luminaries like Sonny Rollins, Abbey Lincoln, Ahmad Jamal, and Horace Silver. He has been a member of the Laszlo Gardony Trio for over 20 years, and Laszlo is featured on two of Yoron’s albums as well.

Yoron holds the position of Chair and Professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music.

Legendary bassist, Avery Sharpe was first brought to prominence by tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp and drummer Art Blakey, but he is best known for his longtime association with pianist McCoy Tyner from 1980 to 2003. He recorded more than 20 records with Tyner. He worked with the who’s who of jazz, among them George Benson, Freddie Hubbard, Wynton Marsalis to name a few. As a leader, he recorded fifteen albums, the latest being “I Am My Neighbor’s Keeper” (JKNM Records)

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