Music Style Jazz

Artist History Yan Pevzner graduated with a Master Degree in Jazz Performance and Composition from New York University, and also holds an Artistic Diploma in Jazz and Classical Piano from Aubervilliers National Conservatory in France. While at NYU, Yan studied with Dr. Tom Boras, Michael Abene, Frank Foster, George Garzone and Tony Moreno. An alumnus of the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program, the Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Steans Institute for Young Artists and Mancini Institute Yan has performed at many festivals including Bagnlieu Blue jazz festival in France, IAJE conference in 2001 & 2002, Ravinia festival, Cactus Jazz and Blues festival and in various venues such as Kennedy Center, Hollywood Bowl, Birdland, Sweet Rhythms, Sotheby's jazz series, Getty Museum, Jazz Corner and Paramount Studios. Yan has appeared with top international jazz artists including, Michael Abene, John Clayton, Gregg Field, Frank Foster, Allan Harris, Shirley Horn, Christian McBride, Paul McCandless, Earl Palmer, Ray Pizzi, Bob Sheppard, Bill Watrous and performed as an orchestra pianist under the batons of Elmer Berstein, Charles Floyed, Jerry Goldsmith, Vince Mendoza, Frank Proto and Patrick Williams. At a present time Yan works and records with his trio that consist of bassist Martin Wind and drummer Tony Moreno. Their debut CD State of Mind was released this spring. In addition to performing with his trio Yan plays with a variety of musicians in NYC and also teaches jazz and classical piano at the State University of New York/Westchester Community College.

Instruments Piano, Keyboards

Albums State of Mind

Additional Info Contemporary Jazz Trio featuring Martin Wind on Bass and Tony Moreno on Drums.

Location Brooklyn, ny - USA

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