Victor Gould
Compositional Pianist
Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and composer blending modernistic language with chamber sophistication.
About
Victor Gould is a Los Angeles-born pianist and composer now based in New York. He received the Herbie Hancock Presidential Scholarship at Berklee College of Music and earned his Master's from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz at Loyola University. His 2016 debut album Clockwork was named NPR Music's Jazz Debut of the Year.
Music Style
Gould's music showcases modernistic jazz language with complex arrangements for horns, strings, and multiple percussionists. His compositions emphasize emotional depth and chamber-like intensity, progressing from darkness to illumination.
Background
- Hometown
- Los Angeles, California
- Education
- Berklee College of Music
- Instruments
- piano
- Active
- 2000s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, and Duke Ellington — you'll love this artist
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Victor Gould's next NYC show is Tuesday, July 28 at Jazzcultural.