May 3, 2026, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Gilmore International Piano Festival
Arts & Culture, Music & Theater, Performer
A gifted and innovative jazz pianist, Cyrus Chestnut possesses a soulful style that fuses gospel, classical music, and straight-ahead jazz. With two musical parents who were involved in the church, it was only natural that gospel music would become a major influence on Chestnut’s musical development, showing him not only how to be a better player but also how to connect with audiences. His original compositions are the heart of his latest album, Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony, on which he demonstrates his signature blend of rhythmic precision, emotive expression, and improvisational mastery.
May 3, 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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345 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Gilmore International Piano Festival