AARON DIEHL“AARON DIEHL IS AN AFICIONADO OF THE

EARLY TRADITION OF JAZZ PIANO.” Broadway world

2018-2019

ENSEMBLE PROGRAMSAARON DIEHL TRIOJazz selections with Paul Sikivie (bass) and Lawrence Leathers (drums).

AARON DIEHL TRIO with WARREN WOLF, VIBRAPHONESFeaturing music of the Modern Jazz Quartet.

Pianist Aaron Diehl is one of the most sought after jazz virtuosos, consistently playing with what the New York Times describes as “melodic precision, harmonic erudition, and elegant restraint.” 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.

“Mr. Diehl’s superior new album…upholds a traditional framework while crisply demolishing the usual notions of conservatism. It’s a jubilant, swinging outing…” The New York Times

“…it’s hard to imagine that Gershwin would not have been impressed. The audience was: It gave Mr. Diehl an enthusiastic ovation. He must be invited back.”The New York Times

“Making his Philharmonic debut the day before his 31st birthday, Mr. Diehl played magnificently. He had brilliance when called for during jazz-tinged passages of Lisztian runs and octaves. The roomy freedom of Mr. Diehl’s playing in bluesy episodes was especially affecting.” The New York Times

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SOLOIST PROGRAMSBLUES AND THE SPANISH TINGEThis program centers around early evolution of American piano, and the essential ingredients in the creation of jazz.IGNACIO CERVANTES 6 Cuban DancesJAMES P. JOHNSONBlue Moods, SexGEORGE GERSHWINPrelude IPrelude II Prelude IIILOUIS MOREAU GOTTSCHALKDanzaJELLY ROLL MORTONThe CraveW.C. HANDYSt. Louis BluesJELLY ROLL MORTONNew Orleans BluesWILLIAM BOLCOMEstela (Rag Latino)FATS WALLERViper’s DragMARY LOU WILLIAMSRoll ‘Em

PARADOXES IN PERFORMANCEThe enigma of improvised music sounding written, and written music sounding improvised. Classical compositions are “variations on a theme,” and jazz compositions are through-composed works.AARON DIEHL/PROKOFIEVMarchERIK SATIEVariations on a Theme by SatieVARIOUSImprovisations on Folk MedleysPHILIP GLASSPiano Etude No. 16JOHN LEWISMilanoDUKE ELLINGTONNew World A-Comin’ CLAUDE DEBUSSYPasspiedANTON DVORAK arr. Art TatumGoing HomeJAMES P. JOHNSONAdagio from Concerto Jazz-A-MineAARON DIEHLToccata and FugueTIMO ANDRESHow Can I Live in Your World of Ideas

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