2025-2026 Solo Jazz Piano Festival

10th Annual Solo Jazz Piano Festival 2026 Headliners: Mathis Picard, Rachel Z, Camila Cortina and Geoffrey Keezer 2026 Emerging Artists: Mimi Terry and Dabin Ryu FOR ALL MUSIC LOVERS interested in the development of piano styles and techniques throughout the evolution of jazz. Together we will hear six brilliant pianists perform and discuss their musical aspirations and the expansion of their approaches to the instrument. The VJC invites you to participate in a festival that showcases artists who have invested their lives in the pursuit of creativity using the piano as their medium. A Weekend of Concerts and Educational Opportunities that Celebrates the Distinct Practices and Vocabularies of Solo Piano in Jazz Music Schedule: FRIDAY, April 10 7:30 pm Headliner performance: Mathis Picard and Rachel Z SATURDAY, April 11 10:00 – 2:00 pm Masterclasses – accessible to all audience members 10:00 am Mathis Picard – “The Art of Creation & Creativity” 11:00 am Rachel Z – “Harmonic and Life Lessons of Wayne Shorter” 12:00 am Camila Cortina – “Afro-Cuban Grooves and the Art of Solo Piano” 1:00 pm Geoffrey Keezer – “Beyond Transcribing – The Next Step” 3:00 – 4:00 pm Emerging Artist presentations – Mimi Terry and Dabin Ryu 4:45 – 5:45 pm Panel discussion based on juried questions from the audience 7:30 pm Headliner performance: Camila Cortina and Geoffrey Keezer READ MORE ON THE ARTISTS