Pianist Aaron Diehl is one of today’s most sought after jazz virtuosos, consistently playing with what The New York Times describes as “melodic precision, harmonic erudition, and elegant restraint.” A featured soloist with the New York Philharmonic, Diehl’s meticulously thought-out performances, collaborations, and compositions are a leading force in today’s generation of jazz contemporaries, spearheading a distinct union of traditional and fresh artistry.

In “Paradoxes in Performance,” Diehl interprets classical works and brings a new twist to jazz favorites.

Location: Beston Hall in the Jane and Laurence Glazer Music Performance Center (Parking Lot A)

Single tickets: $38 per person, reserved seating (eligible for Arts Center 15% and 20% subscriber discounts)

Sponsored by Paul and Nancy Strelau.

Program to be announced from stage. Works to be selected from include:

WILLIAM GRANT STILL
Lenox Avenue: The Blues

AARON COPLAND
Piano Blues No. 4 from Four Piano Blues 
John Kirkpatrick – With Bounce

LOUIS MOREAU GOTTSCHALK
Danza, Op.33

JELLY ROLL MORTON
Original Jelly Roll Blues

AARON DIEHL
Variations of a Theme by Satie

PHILIP GLASS
Etude No. 16

JOHN LEWIS
Milano

ANTON DVORAK
arr. Art Tatum
Going Home

JAMES P. JOHNSON
“Adagio” from Concerto Jazz-A-Mine

DICK HYMAN
Etudes

DUKE ELLINGTON
New World A-Comin’