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Anthony Pearlman

Improviser & Composer

LA-born pianist crafting developmental improvisation with patience, space, and tradition.

jazzcontemporary jazzimprovisation

About

Anthony Pearlman is a pianist, composer, and improviser from Los Angeles currently based in New York City. He holds a Bachelor's degree from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, where he studied under master musicians Reggie Workman and Andrew Cyrille. He regularly performs at notable venues and has expanded his work to include playing for dance and movement collaborations.

Music Style

Pearlman's artistic vision centers on patience, space, surprise, tradition, and developmental improvisation. His influences range from Thelonious Monk and Ornette Coleman to Ryoji Sakamoto and Alexander Scriabin.

Background

Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Education
The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music
Instruments
piano
Active
2010s-present

Similar Artists

If you like Thelonious Monk, Ornette Coleman — you'll love this artist

Thelonious Monk
Direct influence on Pearlman's compositional and improvisational approach
90%
Ornette Coleman
Cited influence shaping Pearlman's developmental improvisation style
90%
Reggie Workman
Master musician mentor who guided Pearlman's artistic development
85%
Andrew Cyrille
Master musician mentor who guided Pearlman's artistic development
85%

Notable Collaborations

Mark Morris Dance GroupGibney DanceNYTBThe New School
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Upcoming Events

Anthony Pearlman's next NYC show is Saturday, July 11 at Ornithology Jazz Club.