Experience an electrifying journey through a golden era of jazz piano with Aaron Diehl’s masterful Stride & Ragtime recital program. From the playful syncopation of Scott Joplin’s Maple Leaf Rag to the dazzling virtuosity of Fats Waller’s Viper’s Drag, Diehl breathes life into works by the genre’s great innovators. Enjoy intricate gems like Jessie Pickett’s Dream Rag, the soulful strains of Eubie Blake’s Memories of You, and the bold stylings of James P. Johnson, Jelly Roll Morton, and more.

With Diehl’s impeccable touch and rhythmic precision, this recital celebrates the rich legacy of stride and ragtime—where tradition meets improvisation, and history dances at your fingertips. Don’t miss an unforgettable afternoon of piano brilliance!

Pianist Aaron Diehl has quietly re-defined the lines between jazz and classical, and built a global career around his nuanced, understated approach to music-making. Praised for his “melodic precision, harmonic erudition, and elegant restraint” (The New York Times), and his “traditional jazz sound with a sophisticated contemporary spin” (The Guardian), Diehl has performed with musical giants such as Wynton Marsalis, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Tyshawn Sorey, and Philip Glass, and has been a soloist with the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the San Francisco Symphony, and the Cleveland Orchestra.

please note: unfortunately, no childcare will be offered at this performance