Kick off the festival with a swinging celebration of piano giant Dick Hyman in his 90th year.

The NEA Jazz Master and former Jazz in July artistic director is joined by his longtime keyboard companions Bill Charlap and Ted Rosenthal — and the timeless vocals of Sandy Stewart. With clarinet virtuoso Ken Peplowski and a rhythm section featuring the great Dennis Mackrel on drums and Jay Leonhart on bass, we salute the master, from his unique versions of beloved standards to his brilliant originals. Here’s to you, Dick!

Dick Hyman, piano
Bill Charlap, piano
Ted Rosenthal, piano
Sandy Stewart, vocals
Ken Peplowski, clarinet
Randy Sandke, trumpet
Walter Blanding, tenor sax
Chuck Redd, vibes
Howard Alden, guitar
Jay Leonhart, bass
Dennis Mackrel, drums

Join us for more Jazz