Jordan Pollard Trio — The Music of Ahmad Jamal

Thu, Jan 09

Jordan Pollard – piano Matt McCoy — bass Tom Buckley — drums Ahmad Jamal is celebrated for his innovative blend of jazz elements, emphasizing subtlety, space, and rhythm. His music often features a minimalist approach, highlighting conventional interplay between musicians. Join us as we exhibit the moods and textures of this unique sound, notable for its sophistication, melodic creativity, and the use of silence as a powerful musical tool. Jordan Pollard is a jazz pianist originally from Minnesota, where she started performing at age 15. From 2006-2012, she performed and taught in San Antonio, TX, including an original works group called the San Antonio Jazz Workshop. She’s been local to Cincinnati since 2012, where she freelances. During her Cincinnati years, she hosted the Monday Night Jazz Jam at Stanley’s Pub from 2015 to 2021 while playing several local and regional venues. As of late, she can be seen regularly at Palm Court at the historic Netherland Plaza, The Härth Room, Schwartz’s Point Jazz & Acoustic Club, and Caffe Vivace. Jordan earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of MN-Duluth and a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from UC's College-Conservatory of Music. During her studies, Jordan was fortunate to have opportunities to travel, perform with top-tier professionals, and take occasional lessons from pianists Billy Taylor, Kenny Werner, and George Cables. She’s been composing since 2002 and thoroughly enjoys exploring her and others' compositions, especially in this trio setting. Important Notices: A $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum. If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund. Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted.