Eli Yamin
Blues-Inflected Jazz Messenger
A blues-rooted pianist and educator dedicated to spreading jazz's joyful spirit through performance and his influential Jazz Drama Program.
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About
Eli Yamin is a New York-based pianist, composer, and educator known for his soulful approach and commitment to jazz outreach. He co-founded the Jazz Drama Program and has served as a long-time instructor at Jazz at Lincoln Center, performing globally as a cultural ambassador.
Music Style
His style is deeply rooted in the blues and swing traditions, characterized by an uplifting, rhythmic touch and a collaborative, storytelling spirit.
Background
- Hometown
- East Lansing, Michigan
- Education
- Rutgers University
- Instruments
- piano, vocals
- Active
- 1990s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Barry Harris or Monty Alexander — you'll love this artist
Barry Harris
Yamin was a long-time student of Harris, incorporating his bebop vocabulary and soulful teaching philosophy.
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Monty Alexander
Both share a rhythmic, blues-heavy approach to the piano and an emphasis on the uplifting nature of swing.
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Notable Collaborations
Wynton MarsalisIllinois JacquetBarry HarrisJames Moody
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