Jason Moran returns to Cork Jazz Festival as a defining pianist

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American pianist Jason Moran returns to Guinness Cork Jazz Festival this month, nearly nine years after his last Irish performance, now established as one of jazz's defining pianists of his generation. Moran, who won the festival's rising star award in 2002 at age 27, credits the recognition with boosting his early career. He has since released numerous albums, received a MacArthur fellowship, and served as Kennedy Center jazz artistic director. His upcoming solo concert focuses on Duke Ellington, following his album "Jason Moran Plays Duke Ellington." Moran's work spans historical projects honoring Monk, Waller, and James Reese Europe, alongside visual art collaborations.


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