Chris McCarthy Trio feat. vocalist Roopa Mahadevan.

Sun, Aug 27

Tickets from $15 - $35. 7:30 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45 Known for his “high skill and sensitivity,” (NYTimes) Chris McCarthy is one of the most in demand pianists in New York City. McCarthy has developed a reputation as “one of the most imaginative and impressive voices on the New York jazz scene” (Hot House Jazz Magazine). McCarthy grew up in Seattle’s thriving local music scene. Early accolades included winning the 2012 Gerald Wilson Award for big band composition at the Monterey Jazz Festival. McCarthy is known for his sensitive accompanying of vocalists, working with many of New York’s finest: Vanisha Gould, Lucy Yeghizarian, Aubrey Johnson and Sami Stevens to name a few. McCarthy is also active in the world music scene, touring with Carnatic vocalist Roopa Mahadevan and Gnawa musician Samir Langus. His playing is featured on albums by rising stars such as vibraphonist Sasha Berliner (Azalea, 2019) and saxophonist Eden Bareket (Day Dream, 2021). In January 2023, he was a featured artist in legendary pianist Johnny O’Neal’s show “Tribute to the Crooners” at Jazz at Lincoln Center. He currently plays in legendary tap dancer Dormeshia’s new show “Rhythm is Life,” a New York Times Critic’s pick. May 12th, 2023, brings the release of Priorities (Fresh Sound Records), McCarthy’s new album of all originals in the piano trio tradition featuring Chris Tordini on bass and Steven Crammer on drums.