Lafayette Gilchrist

Keyboardist Lafayette Gilshrist in concert, featuring Leo Maxey on trumpet, Christian Hizon on trombone, Obasi Akoto on bass, Qyincy Phillips on drums and Kevin Pinder on percussion.

• Doors open: 6:30 pm
• Show 7 pm
• Admission: $20
• Parties of 4 or more can reserve a table for an additional $25. Send a request to info@JKproductions.org
• Minors are welcome but must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
• Free street parking, no food or drink minimum, no charge to stay for second set.

Lafayette Gilchrist (born August 3, 1967) is an American jazz pianist and composer. Originally from Washington DC, he has lived in Baltimore since age 17. He has had a long association with saxophonist David Murray, with whom he has toured internationally. Gilchrist leads an octet/nonet named the New Volcanoes and a trio called Inside Out (with bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Eric Kennedy).

According to NPR, Gilchrist's "two-handed piano . . . has techno and minimalism behind it. It's not just about the notes; it's also about the waves in which they come, and the troughs in between.” Gilchrist says "I'm always seeking a dialogue between popular rhythms and the improvising process. For me to make personal music, I have to come out of the music I grew up with and love, and that's hip-hop and go-go.”

Lafayette has released 15 albums as leader including his most recent album of solo piano called “Now,” released in 2020.