Jordan Baskin, who Chicago Tribune calls “a promising & distinctive young artist” & Dr. Billy Taylor proclaims as a “wonderful pianist”, has been a fixture in Chicago since he graduated from Indiana University in 2001.  Over the next several years, Baskin has had many incredible performance experiences highlighted by a residency at the Kennedy Center, participation in the Banff International Jazz Workshop & Ravinia Festival’s Steans Institute of Jazz, performances at Grant Park, Ravinia Festival, Symphony Center, NAMM, IAJE, Calgary Jazz Festival, the Kaslo Jazz Fest, & multiple tours throughout the United States & Canada.  He has recorded for Delmark, Cellar Live, & Chicago Public Radio, and has performed with some very elite musicians including Ira Sullivan, Howard Levy, Steve Coleman, Mike Smith, Rob Scheps, Grazyna Auguscik, & Zach Brock.  Currently Jordan leads a piano trio that has enjoyed a lengthy engagement at one of Chicago’s oldest & most prestigious jazz clubs, Andy’s.  

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