Newpark Masterclass Series Presents - Pianist & Composer Randy Ingram
At a glance
About this event
Newpark Academy of music continues with its hugely popular International Masterclass Series with the critically acclaimed New York based pianist/composer Randy Ingram on Wednesday 27th of April.
This is a fantastic opportunity for musicians of all levels to engage with one of the New York Jazz Scene's most highly regarded young jazz musicians. Ingram has been hailed as “gifted” (Jazz Times) and “a formidable composer” (San Francisco Chronicle). “
A young pianist drawn to contemporary harmony and a sleek rhythmic sensibility… Astute, self-possessed” (The New York Times).Originally from California, Ingram attended the New England Conservatory of Music before moving to Brooklyn, NY in 2003, where he has established himself as one of the rising stars of the NYC scene.
He has played with leading musicians including John Patitucci, Ari Hoenig, Tierney Sutton, Kendrick Scott and the late Billy Higgins. Ingram also made his acting debut in 2013, portraying one of his heroes, Bill Evans, in the Swedish biopic “Monica Z” about the great singer Monica Zetterlund.
(Limited spaces available)
Location
Newtownpark Avenue A94 KT44 Blackrock
Venue details
Founded in 1979 to provide much needed music school facilities in south Dublin, Newpark Music Centre now caters for over 1000 students and is one of the largest private music schools in Dublin. While the emphasis is on learning music for enjoyment, students and choirs from the Music Centre have been extremely successful in competitions throughout the country. All exam syllabuses are covered up to and including diploma level and several specialised courses not available in other music schools are offered.
