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Combining a profound sense of the past with a distinctive flair for the present, and offering exciting innovations for the future, pianist Bradley Young takes the standard definition of "virtuoso" to unique and promising new places on the musical horizon. Drawing upon a remarkably diverse series of historical and modern piano influences, Bradley has established himself as a dynamic player, composer and band leader in every genre from blues, soul, and boogie woogie to traditional and contemporary jazz, which is Bradley's first love. In fact, it is his passion for contemporary jazz that has inspired him to create Midnight Rhapsody,and you can sample the music from this CD on myspace! The CD is available on amazon.com, cdbaby.com, or at Bradley's website,
www.BradleyYoung.com.
As a pianist, the Chicago native's eclectic and soulful performing and composing style is unique in that it is reflective of nearly the entire history of jazz piano. His own musical evolution was inspired over the years by everyone from stride and boogie woogie players like James P. Johnson, Willie "The Lion" Smith and Meade "Lux" Lewis, to swing and bop giants such as Bud Powell, Oscar Peterson, and Herbie Hancock, to contemporary jazz masters like Alex Bugnon, Brian Culbertson, and Joe McBride.
Bradley has recently been signed by respected European record label ENJA RECORDS. The first recording to be issued is a previously unreleased studio session featuring jazz trumpet legend CHET BAKER,recorded in 1986 in Chicago,and is scheduled for a mid October 2008 release. The CD features Bradley Young,piano,Larry Gray,bass,and Rusty Jones,drums;it is titled,appropriately,"CHET IN CHICAGO"... For more information about this previously undiscovered recording,log into the ENJA website,at www.enjarecords.com,and type in CHET BAKER into the search window.
Age
42
Hometown
Chicago
Country
United States
Occupation
Pianist, Composer, Recording Artist, Music Director
Companies
Enja Records
Schools
Northwestern University, Columbia College, Berklee College of Music
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