Art Hirahara Quartet | Modern Jazz from New York

Join us for an unforgettable evening as New York's own Art Hirahara makes his debut at the Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club! 🌟 Experience the captivating sounds of his acclaimed quartet, known for their dynamic and deeply expressive jazz performances.

Praised by DownBeat Magazine for his “effortless grace,” Art Hirahara’s unique style masterfully blends lyrical beauty with an energetic swing.

🔊 Expect a mesmerizing mix of original compositions, reimagined standards, and boundary-pushing improvisation. The quartet will take you on a journey from intimate, melodic moments to bold, rhythmically charged explorations. This is contemporary jazz at its most vibrant and compelling!

About Art: A skilled pianist and composer, Art Hirahara’s music merges tradition with innovation, influenced by his classical training and global rhythms. He studied at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and California Institute of the Arts, learning from jazz legends like David Roitstein, Charlie Haden, and Wadada Leo Smith.

Art has performed worldwide and collaborated with renowned artists including Stacey Kent, Freddy Cole, Dave Douglas, Vincent Herring, and Rufus Reid. His work reflects a fearless approach to jazz, combining technical mastery with emotional depth and an adventurous spirit.

📍 Location: 140 Newington Butts, SE11 4RN London
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