Don’t Miss Steve Kuhn Trio @ Jazz Forum!

Over a career of a half-century and counting, Steve Kuhn has earned renown as one of the most lyrical and affecting pianists in jazz, with an unfailingly beautiful touch and a sophisticated sense of swing. “Steve is an original stylist,” points out Dan Morgenstern, director of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers.

Solivan has made a name for herself as a hard swinging, passionate, vocalist who has a commanding stage presence and is able to captivate audiences with her joyous exuberance and wit. Solivan has been consistently raising the bar for singers of her generation.

Paquito D’Rivera, iconic Cuban American virtuoso of the clarinet and saxophone, composer and fourteen-time Grammy winner in both jazz and classical categories brings his unique blend of a global sensitivity to the Jazz Forum. He is the winner of fourteen Grammy Awards, is celebrated both for his artistry in Latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer. Featuring Paquito D’Rivera – Clarinet, Saxophone, Manuel Valera – Piano, Eric Doob – Drums, Diego Urcola – Trumpet, Valve Trombone & Hamish Smith – Acoustic Bass.

Internationally acclaimed contemporary performing artist, composer, educator, author and journalist, he has led original music ensembles for forty years and performed itinerantly as a solo artist. A virtuoso guitarist and vocalist, he is recognized as one of today’s most important exponents and advocates of Brazilian music.