Isaiah J. Thompson Trio

Sat Jan 31 at 9:30pm

New York, NY

Event Info

Isaiah J. Thompson is the winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz of the American Pianists Association. Originally from West Orange, New Jersey, the pianist, bandleader and composer began studying at The Calderone School of Music from an early age. Soon after, Isaiah continued his studies with Jazz House Kids and NJPAC Jazz For Teens and was later admitted to The Juilliard School graduating with both his Bachelors in 2019 and Masters of Music degrees in 2020.Isaiah has performed with major artists, including Ron Carter, John Pizzarelli, Christian McBride, Ccile McLorin Salvant, Steve Turre and Buster Williams. His recording debut was featured on Jazz at Lincoln Centers Blue Engine Records Handful of Keys album with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, and he has since released multiple recordings as a leader.He worked on the Golden Globe nominated soundtrack for Motherless Brooklyn, was named a Steinway Artist and has been awarded other accolades including, the 2018 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award, and second place in the 2018 Thelonious Monk Competition. As a performer, Isaiah tries to emit love, spirit and respect and convey his personal experiences through his artistry and his everlasting love of jazz.

Sat - January 31, 2026 • 9:30 PMTickets

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315 West 44th Street, New York, NY

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