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Join the Library for our Autumn Concert Series Friday's from September 3 to November 5th. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. All performances will also be livestreamed on the Library’s Facebook Page.
On Friday, September 10, pianist Ed Kornhauser will play a selection of jazz and reimagined favorites on the Library's Steinway Piano.
San Diego-based pianist Ed Kornhauser holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University. His debut album “The Short Years” won Best Jazz Album at the 2021 San Diego Music Awards, featuring all original compositions.
Ed also plays for The Matt Smith Neu Jazz Trio (stylized as themattsmithneujazztrio) along with drummer Matt Smith and bassist Mackenzie Leighton. He is featured on all three releases: “Shorthanded” (2013), “RETROgrade” (2016), and “I.Am.Calm” (2017), the last of which feature saxophonist Dayna Stephens and trumpeter Curtis Taylor. Both “RETROgrade” and “I.Am.Calm” were produced by Grammy award-winning producer Kamau Kenyatta.
Working as a freelance musician in the greater San Diego area, Ed can be found backing a variety of local musicians and playing a diverse selection of music. As an accompanist, he can be heard behind several vocalists including Leonard Patton and Whitney Shay. He is the staff accompanist at Unity Way Church in Vista, CA, and plays frequently at private and public events.
Registration is recommended but not required. Please register below for this event.
**All-in person events will be subject to County of San Diego Health Department guidelines*