Lynne Arriale

Who is Lynne Arriale?

Lynne Arriale is an American pianist, composer and bandleader who has been critically praised by the New York Times: “Lynne Arriale’s brilliant musicianship and bandstand instincts place her among the top jazz pianists of the day,” and The Times: “Arriale is putting the heart back into jazz.”

“The consummate storyteller, Arriale achieves a special, deep connection with her audience, and the energy flows both ways. Arriale’s emotional authenticity allows the audience to feel and think along with her.“. “With a style that is vibrant and hard driving, yet lyrical and intimate, Arriale provides an exhilarating musical experience that not only bring accolades from critics but helps create new audiences of listeners previously unfamiliar with jazz. Arriale’s music is accessible and intimate, emanating a complexity created not by multiple layers of notes, but by multiple layers of emotion, capturing the imaginations of music lovers worldwide. There may be no jazz artist working today who brings a broader spectrum of musical ideas to the connection of mind and heart”.

Arriale’s performances and recordings with her trio led to comparisons with the great trios of Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett, yet she has been consistently praised as having a “singular voice” as a pianist, leader, composer, and arranger. “I really can’t compare her to anyone,” said recent collaborator and multi-Grammy winner Randy Brecker. “Her music transcends the word ‘jazz’ – it is just pure music.”