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Jazz Piano Prodigy and Innovator
Born in: California
Based in: New York
Based in: New York City
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GRAMMY award-winning Taylor Eigsti was born on September 24, 1984, in Menlo Park, California. A child prodigy, he began playing the piano at age four, inspired by his older sister, Shannon. By the age of eight, he was already performing publicly and developed a strong foundation in jazz.
Teen Years and Early Career
- At 12 years old, Eigsti was opening for jazz legends like Diana Krall and Dave Brubeck, marking his early emergence as a promising young talent.
- He released his first album, “Taylor’s Dream,” in 1999, at the age of 14.
- His second album, “Live at Filoli” (2001), showcased his technical brilliance and improvisational skills.
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Breakthrough with “Lucky to Be Me” (2006)
- Signed with Concord Records, Eigsti released “Lucky to Be Me” in 2006.
- The album featured guest artists like Christian McBride and Billy Kilson.
- It earned him two Grammy nominations, including Best Jazz Instrumental Solo.
Continued Success and Expanding Horizons
- “Let It Come to You” (2008): Further solidified his status as a leading jazz pianist, blending contemporary and traditional jazz styles.
- Collaborations: Worked with artists like Joshua Redman, Gretchen Parlato, and Chris Botti.
- “Daylight at Midnight” (2010): Expanded his repertoire by incorporating vocals and a more eclectic mix of influences.
Grammy Win and “Tree Falls” (2021)
- Released “Tree Falls” in 2021, a deeply personal and sonically adventurous album.
- The album won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album in 2022.
Musical Style and Influence
- Eigsti’s style blends jazz, classical, and contemporary influences, drawing inspiration from pianists like Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, and Bill Evans.
- Known for his technical virtuosity, emotional depth, and genre-crossing collaborations.
Current Work and Legacy
- Continues to tour globally, compose, and collaborate across different genres.
- Involved in film scoring, orchestral arrangements, and mentorship of young musicians.
- His contributions to jazz have positioned him as one of the most innovative pianists of his generation.
Eigsti has performed, toured, or recorded with Dave Brubeck, Chris Botti, Joshua Redman, Julian Lage, David Benoit, Terence Blanchard, Becca Stevens, James Moody, Esperanza Spalding, Lisa Fischer, Ernestine Anderson, Red Holloway, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Diane Schuur, Ambrose Akinmusire, Ben Wendel, Marian McPartland, Christian McBride, Nicholas Payton, Joshua Bell, Chris Potter, Stefon Harris, Sting, John Mayer, Hank Jones, Chick Corea, Snarky Puppy, Vanessa Williams, McCoy Tyner, Joey DeFrancesco, Charles McPherson, Geoffrey Keezer, Eldar Djangirov, Joe Lovano, The Doobie Brothers, and Frederica von Stade, among many others.
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