Jazz, TX Presents: The Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet

Tue, Sep 02

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Fresh off the release of his new Mack Avenue Records album, "The Book of Isaiah: Modern Jazz Ministry," award-winning pianist Isaiah J. Thompson brings his quartet to the Jazz, TX stage for the very first time. Inspired by classic sacred-jazz works by Duke Ellington, Mary Lou Williams, and others, "The Book of Isaiah: Modern Jazz Ministry" tells the story of Thompson’s transformative journey in faith. With its life-affirming blend of swing and blues and a deep command of jazz tradition, the album draws clear lines to landmark spiritual works by jazz titans like Ellington, Williams, and John Coltrane. 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 Bachelor’s in 2019 and Master’s of Music degrees in 2020. Isaiah has performed with major artists, including Ron Carter, John Pizzarelli, Christian McBride, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Steve Turre and Buster Williams. His recording debut was featured on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 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. As always, our kitchen and bar will be open for dinner service! See you at the show!