The Newton Piano Summit returns with free performances on March 14, 15, 21, 22 from 3-5PM at the Second Church (60 Highland Street, West Newton).
March 14: Maxim Lubarsky kicks off the Summit with his powerhouse trio featuring bassist John Lockwood and drummer Rafel Barata. Hidemi Akaiwa returns after her jaw-dropping performance in 2023. She is a visionary keyboardist and composer whose music fuses Japanese Zen philosophy with jazz and microtonal contemporary classical traditions.
March 15: Jesse Taitt is a multifaceted pianist, composer, arranger, and educator whose rich musical journey is rooted in both classical discipline and jazz artistry. Young pianist Liz Sinn has been turning heads with her incredible talent and prowess. Her trio includes Jack Davies on bass, Nicholas Brust on saxophone and Lee Fish on drums.
March 21: Brazilian Legends: pianist Hélio Alves, bassist Gili Lopes and drummer Rafael Barata. Deep groove, fearless interplay, and that unmistakable Brazilian pulse, delivered at the highest level. Lee Fish & Friends: An amazing blend of Jazz, Soul and Folk from drummer Lee Fish, pianist Jiří Nedoma, bassist Max Ridley and saxophonist Edmar Colon.
March 22: Grammy-winning New York jazz pianist David Kikoski is a blazing improviser whose fearless harmonic imagination, deep swing, and lyrical touch have made him a legend among musicians worldwide. Alexei Tsiganov is a world-class jazz pianist and vibraphonist known for his virtuosic improvisation, genre-blending compositions, and deep impact on New England’s creative music scene. He returns for his third Summit performance, teaming up with Kikoski and playing on his first love, the vibraphone.
