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Jonathan Alford - The Art of the Piano!
The exciting quality of pianist Jonathan Alford's talent and style can be seen in the list of star musicians who have requested Alford's presence with them on stage and in the studio.
Those stars include Pete Escovedo, John Santos, Bobby Hutcherson, Elaine Lucia, Carlos Santana, Denise Perrier, Chocolate Armenteros, Orestes Vilato, Machete Ensemble, Mazacote, Peter Apfelbaum, Josh Jones, Los Compas, Jenna Mamina, Ray Obiedo and Maria Marquez.
That's pretty good company!
Alford is a versatile, virtuo Oakland-based pianist who has performed or recorded with many of the Bay Area's best Latin bands including Avance, Los Compas and the Machete Ensemble.
In addition to being one of the most sought after keyboardists on the Latin scene, Alford is also called on to lend his services his services accompanying singers like Elaine Lucia, Jenna Mamina, Maria Marquez and Roberta Donnay. A fluid, versatile and highly inventive musician, Alford also shines in a straight-ahead jazz setting, performing in ensembles like the Sheldon Powell Quartet.
Trained classically, Alford started learning jazz at the relatively late age of 25, studying with Mark Levine. In 2006, he released Tenaya, his first CD as a leader. The album is a brilliant showcase for Alford's wide ranging talents, featuring the pianist on hard hitting Latin and mainstream jazz compositions.
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LocationJazz at Pearl's
256 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
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