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Shai Maestro

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Shai Maestro’s first solo recordingNow available on LP from naive label!Shai Maestro was born in 1987. One of the most original and influential jazz pianists of his generation and one of the world’s finest, he has established a unique musical style that is fluid, expressive, and deeply lyrical since his debut with his trio in 2011. The artistry blends improvisation, composition, and the Maestro’s many influences and inspirations to create a sound that is at once cinematic and deeply personal.Born in Israel, the Maestro began playing classical piano at age 5 and was introduced to jazz at age 8 through Keith Jarrett and Oscar Peterson. 19 years old, he joined bassist Avishai Cohen’s trio and co-wrote the acclaimed “Gently Disturbed” which was performed worldwide. In 2011, he formed his own trio. With a series of ECM releases produced by Manfred Eicher, the Maestro joins the ranks of legendary pia