​​​​​Steinway jazz cafe

with Matthew Fries & Cliff Monear, jazz pianists

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
7:00 PM

General Admission: $20
Steinway Society Members: $15
No reservations necessary
Cash or check, payable at the door
(Make checks payable to "cash")

Matthew Fries is a joyful voice on the piano with a unique and recognizable style that is authentically rooted in the tradition of the classic jazz pianists, while still looking forward to the future of the music and the instrument.

As a composer and leader he has performed his own music extensively, recording ten albums of mostly original compositions. His music has been described as playful and hopeful, introspective, full of joy and wonderment, and awash with tonal colors. But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an in-demand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. He has toured worldwide, appears on scores of recordings, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times), and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times).

Join us for another great evening of spontaneity and foot-tappin' fun as Matthew and Cliff serenade you with your favorite jazz standards and more.  As always, nothing is truly planned, but one thing is certain – they’ll put a song in your heart.   Requests? Perhaps! :)