{"product_id":"mccarthy-chris-quintet_add-a-zero_2025","title":"Add A Zero","description":"Known for his “high talent and sensitivity,” Chris McCarthy is one of the most in-demand pianists in New York. McCarthy has built a reputation as “one of the most imaginative and impressive voices on the New York jazz scene” (Hot House Jazz Magazine). Early awards include the 2012 Gerald Wilson Award for big band composition at the Monterey Jazz Festival. \u003cbr\u003e After playing with the Jerry Bergonzi and Jason Palmer groups in Boston for several years, he moved to New York in 2016 and has since collaborated with artists from around the world in New York. He released his debut album for Ropeadope Records Still Time To Quit in 2020. \u003cbr\u003e The album received widespread critical acclaim, including #3 in Paul Rauch’s “Best Local Jazz Albums of 2020” for the Seattle Times. McCarthy is known for his sensitive accompaniment of singers, working with many of New York’s finest. McCarthy is also active on the world music scenes, touring with Carnatic singer Roopa Mahadevan and Gnawa musician Samir Langus. His playing is featured on albums by rising stars such as vibraphonist Sasha Berliner (Azalea 2019) and saxophonist Eden Bareket (Day Dream, 2021). In 2021, his playing was featured on BBC Radio 1 and on drummer Questlove’s social media. He is currently playing in legendary tap dancer Dormeshia’s new show “Rhythm is Life,” a New York Times critics’ pick. \u003cbr\u003e He is also touring with the Mark Morris Dance Company’s new production, “The Look of Love.” McCarthy released his piano trio project Priorities (Fresh Sound Records) in May 2022, with Chris Tordini on bass and Steven Crammer on drums. In 2024, his duo album with singer Vanisha Gould, Life’s a Gig, received a 4.5\/5 review from Downbeat magazine, calling the record an “instant classic.” His new ensemble is a quintet composed of Takuya Kuroda, Eden Bareket, Sam Minaie and Steven Crammer, with recording plans for summer 2024 after a long West Coast tour.","brand":"Mccarthy Chris Quintet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58573314589016,"sku":null,"price":23490404.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0360\/files\/8427328437004.jpg?v=1790462398","url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en-us\/products\/mccarthy-chris-quintet_add-a-zero_2025","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}