Cyrus Chestnut Trio

“The best jazz pianist of his generation.” – Time

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut, a virtuoso renowned for his soulful brilliance and harmonic genius, leads an impressive trio with bassist Mark Lewandowski and drummer Carl Allen.

Chestnut’s playing, deeply rooted in gospel and blues, infuses each performance with profound emotional depth. As The New York Times notes, his “crisp articulation and blues-inflected harmony evoke another era… multifaceted and dynamic,” seamlessly blending tradition with fresh innovation to captivate audiences.

Chestnut’s artistry has earned him widespread acclaim as one of the most distinctive and compelling jazz pianists of his generation. The New York Daily News describes him as “the rightful heir to Bud Powell, Art Tatum, and Erroll Garner.”