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Philip Golub

Philip Golub

Pianist, Composer, Educator

Philip Golub is an adventurous pianist and composer whose music seamlessly blends jazz improvisation, contemporary classical structures, and various global influences, pushing the boundaries of modern creative music.

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About

Philip Golub is a New York-based pianist, composer, and educator recognized for his innovative approach to jazz and contemporary music. He is an alumnus of the New England Conservatory of Music, where he studied with mentors like Vijay Iyer and Frank Carlberg. Golub's work spans diverse genres, reflecting a deep engagement with improvisation, composition, and cross-cultural musical traditions.

Music Style

Golub's musical style is characterized by intricate harmonic language, dynamic rhythmic interplay, and a keen sense of melodic development, often exploring the intersection of through-composed material with spontaneous improvisation.

Background

Hometown
New York City, New York, USA
Education
New England Conservatory of Music
Instruments
piano, synthesizer
Active
2010s-present

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Notable Collaborations

Vijay IyerCaroline ShawAmbrose AkinmusireTyshawn SoreyAdam O'Farrill
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Past Events

Philip Golub Quartet

Close Up

piano • Headliner

Dec 11

Philip Golub Quartet

Close Up

piano • Headliner

Dec 11