Chris McCarthy Quintet ft/ Takuya Kuroda & Eden Bareket!

Chris McCarthy is one of NYC’s most in-demand pianists, praised for his “high skill and sensitivity” (NYTimes). A dynamic collaborator across jazz, world music, and dance, he has worked with icons like Jerry Bergonzi and tap legend Dormeshia. His acclaimed albums include Still Time to Quit (Ropeadope), Priorities (Fresh Sound), and Life’s a Gig with Vanisha Gould, earning a 4.5/5 from DownBeat. In 2024, McCarthy tours with his quintet featuring Takuya Kuroda and Eden Bareket, ahead of their debut recording. Band Lineup: Chris McCarthy, piano Takuya Kuroda, trumpet Sam Minaie, bass Eden Bareket, bari sax Steven Crammer, drums