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Shai Maestro (1987) is one of the most promising and talented pianists of his generation. Since his debut with his own trio in 2011, Shai has shaped a strong and unique personal identity and has portrayed an incredible musical fluidity, making Shai and his band one of the most powerful and harmonious groups in jazz today.
Rooted in the rich and demanding legacy of jazz, Shai continually seeks to balance reverence for the tradition with a commitment to his own artistic voice. He views every musical decision — a shift toward major or minor, a delicate pianissimo or a commanding fortissimo — as an expression of individuality. By embracing the past without imitating it, Shai allows his music to emerge authentically, driven by intuition and a deep personal sense of storytelling.
“Elegant, expansive, emotionally charged and beautiful.”
— All About Jazz
“Cinematic… alternately rippling and thunderous.”
— The Guardian
“He has a way of playing music… that makes you weep. So much heart and blood in what he does.”
— Theo Bleckmann (via JazzTimes)
