Sunset Sessions

James Ezra is a Brooklyn-born pianist and composer whose work spans modern jazz, contemporary classical music, and the American songbook. A graduate of LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts, he earned a scholarship to Berklee College of Music, where he studied Piano Performance.

As a performer, composer, and music director, James works across a wide range of musical styles and disciplines. His career highlights include his original art song cycle Fallen, performing as keyboardist with the popular vocal group T.3, serving as music director for comedy cabaret shows at The Slipper Room, KGB Bar, and Club Cumming, and performances at venues including Carnegie Hall, Birdland Jazz Club, and Public Records. James is a Musicals Now Award winner for his original work in musical theatre.

In September, James will perform for two nights at Domino Park, presenting a program exploring the beauty and expressive depth of the jazz ballad. On the second night, he will be joined by virtuosic saxophonist Alex Weremchuk.