Aaron Diehl

Aaron Diehl is an American jazz pianist and composer based in New York, admired for an elegant, refined approach that bridges jazz and classical music. Born in 1985 in Columbus, Ohio, he began classical study as a child and discovered jazz at Interlochen before graduating from the Juilliard School, where his teachers included Kenny Barron and Eric Reed. He leads his own trio, has toured extensively with vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant, and has appeared as a soloist with major orchestras including the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics. He records for Mack Avenue Records and serves as artistic director of the 92NY Jazz in July festival.