2026-2027 Season Solo Jazz Piano Festival
April 16, 2027 - April 17, 2027
2027 Solo Jazz Piano Festival
2026 Headliners: Rachel Z, Donald Vega, Danny Grissett, Sylvia Courvoisier
2026 Emerging Artists: TBD
FOR ALL MUSIC LOVERS interested in the development of piano styles and techniques throughout the evolution of jazz. Together we will hear six brilliant pianists perform and discuss their musical aspirations and the expansion of their approaches to the instrument. The VJC invites you to participate in a festival that showcases artists who have invested their lives in the pursuit of creativity using the piano as their medium.
A Weekend of Concerts and Educational Opportunities that Celebrates the Distinct Practices and Vocabularies of Solo Piano in Jazz Music
Schedule:
FRIDAY, April 16
7:30 pm Headliner performances: Danny Grissett, Sylvia Courvoisier
SATURDAY, April 17
10:00 – 2:00 pm Masterclasses – accessible to all audience members
10:00 am Danny Grissett
11:00 am Sylvia Courvoisier
12:00 am Donald Vega
1:00 pm Rachel Z
3:30 – 4:30 pm Emerging Artist presentations
4:45 – 5:45 pm Panel discussion based on juried questions from the audience
7:30 pm Headliner performance:
Donald Vega, Rachel Z
