Jake & John Hart (Jazz)

Emerging pianist and composer Jake Hart and renowned guitarist John Hart will both perform individual solo sets for a concert presented by The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center.

Jake Hart is an American pianist and composer who released his debut album titled Collage through Sunnyside Records on May 3rd, 2024. The album received praise in the Los Angeles Jazz Scene where the reviewer Scott Yanow wrote how “the two Parts sound spontaneous and bridge the gap between modern classical music and jazz.” In addition, Hart has participated in a multitude of international competitions and has performed at notable venues including Birdland Jazz Club, Mezzrow and the Umbria Jazz Festival.

A New York fixture on the New York music scene for 30 years, John Hart has distinguished himself as a band leader with 17 CDs - including releases on such prestigious labels as Blue Note and Concord - as well as a first call sideman to the stars including a sixteen year tenure with organist Jack McDuff. Other associations include Lou Donaldson, James Moody, Jon Hendricks, Jimmy Smith, Brian Blade, Chris Potter, Larry Goldings, Bob Belden, Rick Margitza, Javon Jackson and the Maria Schneider Orchestra. A prolific recording artist, John has appeared on 100-plus CDs as a sideman

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