Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet

Fri, Jun 13

Pianist and composer Isaiah J. Thompson is originally from West Orange, New Jersey. He began studying with pianist Alla Epelbaum at The Calderone School of Music and Bob Mikula from an early age, and soon after, he enrolled in Jazz House Kids and NJPAC Jazz For Teens. He was later admitted to The Juilliard School, where he graduated with his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Music degrees. He continued his education in Theology and the Arts at Fuller Theological Seminary. Isaiah joined the John Pizzarelli Trio in 2019 and has performed with other major artists such as Christian McBride, Steve Turre, Catherine Russell, and Buster Williams. His recording debut was featured on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Handful of Keys album with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, and he has since released multiple recordings as a leader. Thompson worked on the Golden Globe-nominated soundtrack for the film 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. In 2023, he was named the winner of the American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz, and 2024, Thompson joined the Jazz Studies Faculty at The Juilliard School. As a jazz musician and performer, Isaiah aims to emit love, spirit, and respect and convey his personal experiences and passion for music through his artistry. A $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum. A $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum. Important Notices: If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund. Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.