Glendale Noon Concerts will present a free jazz concert by the Ark Sano Trio on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m. at Sanctuary of Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. (at Isabel), Glendale.
Pianist Sano will be joined by Larry Steen on bass and Dustin Haner on drums. They will play “Speak Low,” “Caravan,” “Shiny Stocking,” and “Billy Boy.”
Known as the pianist of the jazz band Black Note, Sano is reputed as one of the top pianists on the jazz scene. As a Summa Cum Laude graduate and scholarship recipient of the Berklee College of Music with a major in jazz and composition, one of his highest achievements was when he became a finalist of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition.
He has appeared in numerous recordings with Black Note, and produced four albums, including “Jungle Music” and “Nothin’ But Swing.” He has appeared in well-known jazz festivals at North Sea, Monterey, Montreal, and JVC.
In addition to his jazz skills, Sano is a composer, music arranger, music director and conductor of the Japan Chamber Music Ensemble.
For more information, email office@glendalecitychurch.org or call (818) 244-7241.
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