"Jazz pianist, composer, and educator Carmen Staaf is acclaimed for her lyricism and improvisational skills. Trained at the New England Conservatory and Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, Staaf has a deep background in classical and jazz. She builds upon that foundation, incorporating contemporary textures into her work. While she has performed with giants like Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, Staaf is equally at home leading her own band. Her latest release is 2025's Sounding Line."
"She builds upon that foundation, incorporating contemporary textures into her work. While she has performed with giants like Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, Staaf is equally at home leading her own band. Her latest release is 2025's Sounding Line. Guests on that recording feature in her live performances, in which she presents duos, trios and quartets tackling the works of Monk alongside her original compositions. Carmen Staaf Thu, Aug 28, 8pm, $25 Art Boutiki, San Jose"
Carmen Staaf trained at the New England Conservatory and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, developing a deep background in both classical and jazz. She incorporates contemporary textures into performances and compositions while emphasizing lyricism and improvisation. Staaf has performed with Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter and also leads her own band. Her latest release is Sounding Line (2025), and guests from that recording appear in her live sets. Performances feature duos, trios, and quartets that tackle Monk works alongside Staaf's original compositions. A performance is scheduled for Thu, Aug 28, 8pm at Art Boutiki, San Jose; tickets $25.
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