David Hazeltine Quartet
About This Event
David Hazeltine is an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger and educator frequently heard in small-group settings; he has recorded thirty-five CDs as a leader and hundreds more as a sideman. At The Django he brings his quartet, favoring ensemble dialogue and a measured, straight-ahead approach that prioritizes clarity over display and at times leans toward smooth jazz while remaining within the tradition.
About the Artists
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.
David Hazeltine Quartet
"David Hazeltine is one of a handful of contemporary pianists who has mastered all of the major musical skills, from improvisation and technique, to accompaniment, arranging, and composition. Even more impressive, David is the rare artist able to innovate in each category.