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Enjoy an evening of jazz with Alex Minasian Trio. Their musical selections will honor the legends of jazz music, including Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk, as well as music from the Great American Songbook.
Free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but those who register at least three days prior to the event will receive an email reminder. Register below or contact the library for assistance.
Alex Minasian has established himself as a versatile pianist, educator, and impresario working across a wide range of musical genres. Alex studied with some of the most revered figures in jazz history, including Hank Jones, Don Friedman, Jean-Michel Pilc, and James Williams. He has performed in many of the country’s most iconic venues, including Birdland, Blue Note, Café Carlyle, Yoshi's, Bohemian Caverns, Iridium, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Village Vanguard, and the Apollo Theater. He also performs as pianist and musical director for singer, actor, songwriter, and historian Billy Vera and his 18-piece big band. Currently, Alex tours with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Little Anthony and the Imperials and soul legend Candi Staton. He is also a regular presence on the New York jazz scene, performing with many of today’s leading musicians, including Joe Farnsworth, Kenny Washington, Peter Washington, Craig Handy, Ron Blake, and Steve Wilson, among others. Read more about Alex at his website: www.alexminasian.com/music.
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alex minasian,educator,jazz music,live performance,music,musicians
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