Art Hirahara Quartet | Modern Jazz from New York

New York-based pianist Art Hirahara makes his debut at Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club on 30 May 2026 at 6:00 pm, bringing his quartet for an evening of dynamic, deeply expressive jazz. Praised by DownBeat Magazine for his "effortless grace," Hirahara's playing blends lyrical beauty with a swinging energy.

Expect a set of original compositions, reimagined standards and improvisation, as the quartet moves from intimate, melodic moments to rhythmically focused explorations.

Art Hirahara is a New York-based jazz pianist and composer whose music bridges tradition and innovation. From early studies in improvisation and composition, he developed a voice shaped by both classical foundations and global influences.

A graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the California Institute of the Arts, Art studied with figures including David Roitstein, Charlie Haden and Wadada Leo Smith. His musical journey has also taken him into world traditions, exploring West African rhythms, Balinese gamelan and North Indian tabla.

He has performed internationally across Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and the Middle East, and collaborated with artists including Stacey Kent, Freddy Cole, Dave Douglas, Vincent Herring and Rufus Reid. His work combines technique, emotion and a spirit of exploration.