David Hazeltine: Jazz Musician in New York

About David Hazeltine

David Hazeltine is an American jazz pianist who also works as a composer, arranger, and educator. Often heard in small-group settings like the David Hazeltine Quartet, he draws on the language of straight-ahead jazz with a measured touch that can lean toward smooth jazz without leaving the tradition. In New York City, he appears at The Django, a room that suits his emphasis on ensemble dialogue. His performances favor clarity over display, with lines that stay close to the song.