American Pianists Association

"Hymn to Freedom" - Kenny Banks Jr.

“Hymn to Freedom” by Oscar Peterson
September 29, 2018

The Premiere Series provides the first live juried performances of the five 2019 American Pianists Awards finalists.  Over the course of five months, each finalist makes an initial appearance on stage at The Jazz Kitchen, located on College Avenue in Indianapolis, IN.

Musicians:
Kenny Banks Jr., piano
Nick Tucker, bass
Kenny Phelps, drums

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