Monday, Mar 31, 2003, 8:00 PM
MRH FAH 101 map
$5 student/$10 adult
Call Boxoffice for Tickets at 974-2323

Phil Markowitz, now celebrating his thirtieth year as a jazz performer, leads a dynamic piano trio, which performs compositions written by this five-time grant recipient. The music ranges from uncompromising contemporary swing, to the most lyrical expressions of ballads, to hard-cutting chromatic music. Phil, whose resume reads like a 'Who's Who of Jazz', has been leading this trio for the past seven years, and continues his unyieldingly progressive approach to the music as well as his dedication to realizing the full potential of the piano trio.

Phil's past associations with modern and classic masters are well documented in his recording and live credits. There was a four-year tenure with Chet Baker (1979-83), a three and one half year stint with The Mel Lewis Orchestra (1983-86), as well as performing and/or recording with groups led by Joe Chambers, Phil Woods, Miroslav Vitous and Al DiMeola, among others. His current associations with Dave Liebman and Bob Mintzer continue to this day, with more than fifteen of their recordings on which Phil has contributed as performer, composer, and/or producer.