Jonathan Crayford
Solo Piano
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery
Saturday 7th February, 7pm
Composer and multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Crayford presents an intimate solo recital on Michael Parekowhai's unique carved piano, 'He korero purakau mo te awanui o te motu: Story of a New Zealand River' as part of the Black Rainbow Concert Series at Te Uru.
Jonathan Crayford is perhaps New Zealand’s most exciting export to the world of music. This prolific composer, performer and pianist spent 20 years honing his craft in New York, before returning to NZ in the naughties to rock the music scene. Crayford has most recently been living in Paris and Spain, writing a film/opera and recording two albums of solo piano music in Spain and a trio album in New York.
Acclaimed as a highly original compositional talent, pianist Jonathan Crayford has been responsible for many film soundtracks, albums, and bands. As a sideman he has worked with Kurt Rosenwinkel, David Binney, David Murray, Groove Collective, Amp Fiddler, Questlove, Mambo Macoco, Bruno Lawrence and many others.
The Black Rainbow exhibition is developed and toured by Te Papa. The Black Rainbow Concert Series is curated by Hermione Johnson and supported by the Chartwell Trust.
Tickets are strictly limited for this unique and intimate event so be sure to book early.
