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| Pianist Lenore Raphael Releases Four Classic Exciting New Solo Singles! Lenore Raphael is an internationally renowned jazz pianist, Steinway artist, radio host and jazz teacher and has been critically acclaimed as one of the best pianists in the jazz mainstream today. Critics, jazz hosts and jazz lovers all agree that she is one of the most SWINGING mainstream pianists. Influenced by Oscar Peterson, Bud Powell and Bill Evans, she has taken these influences and created her own recognizable sound. Featured in top jazz clubs like Dizzy's at Jazz At Lincoln Center, The Blue Note (NYC), Blues Alley (DC), The Jazz Showcase (Chicago) Ronnie Scott's (London), and festivals such as The London Jazz Festival, Ottawa International Jazz Festival, and Joy of Jazz in South Africa where she was one of the 3 famed Steinway artists including Ahmad Jamal and Abdullah Ibraham, she is still enjoying touring all over the world. Releases: Prelude to a Kiss Old Folks My Foolish Heart If You Could See Me Now Recorded at Bella Vista Sound. Release date: June 1, 2025 Label: Swingin' Fox Music What The Press Is Saying: "In a departure from her usual recordings Lenore has "flown" solo and recorded 4 solo piano tracks. Lenore has a seamless ability to blend in with the band or fly the proverbial jazz kite on her own. Her latest solo pieces pay homage to a lifetime of honing the craft and giving audiences a good place to mentally soar and settle for a while. Every time I spotlight her on the program, it makes the entire playlist shine. That's the gift Lenore has and continues to evolve into." Joe Dimino, Host & Creator of Neon Jazz Radio in Kansas City, MO "Steinway artist Lenore Raphael is simply one of the best pianists in the jazz mainstream…she always swings, and never runs out of fresh ideas." Scott Yanow, writer, Allaboutjazz, LA Jazz record "One does not need to know her touch and great technique are influenced by Oscar Peterson ...it is apparent in the clean touch and lightning fast runs"... Jon Kelman, AllAboutJazz.com "With influences of Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans, she is just one thing…a GREAT pianist"… Ricky Miller, JazzUSA write your comments about the article :: © 2025 Jazz News :: home page |