Winner of the 2023 Herbie Hancock International Jazz Competition
Awarded 2023 Luminarts Fellow in Jazz Improvisation
"Still Listening" debut album ranks #1 on iTunes

Jahari Stampley has emerged as a modern innovator in the jazz piano world. Having played many of the world's most prestigious venues before the age of 22, in a few short years, Jahari is recognized as a prolific pianist, composer, producer, and educator. He began playing piano at the age of 14 and quickly swept through the music world with his unique ability to create fresh tapestries of sound, winning many competitions, performing solo concerts internationally, and touring with renowned artists such as Stanley Clarke, Derrrick Hodge, and Keyon Harrold, among many others.

Jahari is joined by Miguel Russell, a 21-year-old drummer/producer from South Florida. Originally born in the Bronx NYC, he started playing drums when he was 2 years old when his father taught him how to play. At age 4 he was enrolled in the Harlem School of the Arts, studying under mentor and master drummer, Baba Donald Eaton. At age 5, his professional career began. Eventually, he moved to South Florida at age 6 and continued his professional career. He would go on to play with legends such as Wynton Marsalis, Nestor Torres, Paquito D' Rivera, Pedro Martinez, Candido Camero, Stefon Harris, Stacey Dillard, Dayna Stephens, and more.

Jahari is also joined by his mother D-Erania Stampley, Jahari's mother, a Grammy-nominated musician from Chicago IL. The 59th Grammy Awards Committee recognized D-Erania's "Language of the Heart" CD for seven ballot categories. "Langage of the Heart successfully balances accessibility and imagination. D-Erania has created a work that has wide appeal without sacrificing originality, one with plenty of inspired artistry that is solidly mainstream. This record is a portent of a brilliant career for this promising and talented musician." - Chicago Jazz Magazine, Hrayr Attarian.

Carving out a place for himself as a prominent, next-generation explorer in the world of music, Jahari released his first album at the age of 23 - a mixture of solo piano and ensemble selections. Rising to the #1 spot on iTunes, "Still Listening" is a collection of his innovative and virtuosic jazz expressions that take the listener on a transcendent musical journey. His melodies & rhythms encompass elements from the past and showcase innovations for the future.

You are in for a real Treat for this rare holiday concert featuring Jahari Stampley & his dynamic trio performing many selections from his "Still Listening" debut album, and beautiful holiday songs.