Yamaha Welcomes Dan Nimmer To Its Artist Roster
New York, New York (PRWEB) October 03, 2013 -- Jazz pianist Dan Nimmer, whose impressive career as a recording and performing artist includes his continuing role in the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Wynton Marsalis Quintet, has joined the global family of distinguished Yamaha Piano Artists.
“It’s very exciting to welcome Dan Nimmer as a Yamaha Artist, and we’re thrilled to have such a talented young pianist as a member of our worldwide family,” said Bonnie Barrett, Director of Yamaha Artist Services, Inc. “Many fellow musicians and others who have had the pleasure of seeing or hearing Dan perform have described him as ‘an old soul in a young man’s body,’ and I agree, because it’s hard to believe his musical gifts belong to such a relatively young man, and he’s accomplished so much in such a short time.”
Mr. Nimmer, 31, is widely recognized for his prodigious technique and an innate sense of swing, and his playing is often compared to that of his own heroes, namely Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, Wynton Kelly and Erroll Garner. In addition to recording five of his own albums, he has performed or recorded with some of the most respected names in music and from a broad range of genres and styles, including Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, Chick Corea, Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, George Benson, Tom Jones, Jimmy Cobb, Benny Golson and Houston Person, to name a few.
“I’m delighted to join the impressive roster of Yamaha Artists, and eager to explore all the opportunities that this unique partnership offers,” Mr. Nimmer said.
In his capacity as a Yamaha Artist, Mr. Nimmer will play exclusively on Yamaha pianos. In addition to public and private appearances, Mr. Nimmer will participate in master classes, lectures, recitals and performances produced by Yamaha Artist Services New York at its Piano Salon in midtown Manhattan and at partner schools, institutions and venues.
“It’s wonderful that Dan will share his talent and passion with others through the myriad programs, performances, events and outreach we offer through Yamaha Artist Services New York,” Ms. Barrett said. “The fact that such a gifted pianist has chosen Yamaha is a testament to the quality of our pianos, and he’ll truly be an asset to our family of artists around the globe.”
Mr. Nimmer began playing as a youngster after his family inherited a hundred-year-old piano from an aunt, playing by ear before studying classical piano in his native Wisconsin. Just as he says he was “called” by the piano, Mr. Nimmer felt a strong attraction to jazz, fostered in part by his parents, who would often take him to jazz clubs in Milwaukee. While still in high school, he began playing gigs in those very same clubs.
He went on to study music at Northern Illinois University, and quickly became one of Chicago’s most sought-after piano players. His success performing in the thriving Chicago music scene convinced him to leave school and head to New York City in 2004, where Mr. Nimmer found himself just as busy, regularly performing with a litany of the Big Apple’s top musicians. A year later, Wynton Marsalis hired him for both the legendary trumpeter’s quintet and his 15-piece Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra.
In addition to performing at The White House, London’s Royal Albert Hall, the Salle Pleyel in Paris and the Hollywood Bowl, among other renowned venues and music festivals around the world, Mr. Nimmer’s numerous television appearances include The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, The Late Show With David Letterman, Good Morning America, The Early Show, The Kennedy Center Honors and Live From Lincoln Center on PBS.
Mr. Nimmer credits much of his success thus far to the mentoring he received from more experienced musicians, and is particularly eager to be able to speak to young people about music and following their own passions.
“I believe the most important thing for a young musician is playing with people at a higher level, and I’ve been very fortunate in the opportunities I’ve had to do that,” Mr. Nimmer said. “I’m really looking forward to sharing not only my music, but also my love of music with people of all ages as a Yamaha Artist.”
For additional information please contact Hilary Jansen at Yamaha Artist Services, 212/339-9995 x227, hjansen(at)yamaha(dot)com, and http://www.yamaha.com/yasi.
About Yamaha Artist Services, Inc.
Established in 1987 in New York City, Yamaha Artist Services, Inc. (YASI) provides a wide range of professional services exclusively for performing artists, concert venues, performing arts organizations and educational institutions, representing an unparalleled commitment to the music industry and an invaluable resource for musicians, presenters and educators worldwide.
Since 2005, Yamaha Artist Services New York has been located in the heart of midtown Manhattan on Fifth Avenue and 54th Street, in a historical landmarked 1925 building that originally served as Aeolian Hall, the headquarters of the Aeolian Piano Company. Designed by Warren & Wetmore, the architects of other notable buildings in New York City (Grand Central Terminal, Steinway Hall,) the building later became the headquarters for Elizabeth Arden. Occupying over 4,000 square feet, the Yamaha Artist Services Piano Salon features an elegant performance venue seating up to 150 and houses a large selection of concert-ready Premium Pianos of various sizes, including the acclaimed Yamaha CF series (CFX, CF6, CF4) Bosendorfer and Disklavier instruments, as well as the innovative AvantGrand hybrid piano. Led by Chief Concert Technician Hiro Mizutani, formerly the head of Yamaha’s technical training academy in Hamamatsu, Japan, Yamaha Artist Services also provides outstanding technical support for concert venues and artists throughout the United States.
About Yamaha
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) is one of the largest subsidiaries of Yamaha Corporation, Japan and offers a full line of award-winning musical instruments, sound reinforcement and home entertainment products to the U.S. market. Products include: Yamaha acoustic, digital and hybrid pianos, portable keyboards, guitars, acoustic and electronic drums, band and orchestral instruments, marching percussion products, synthesizers, professional digital and analog audio equipment, Steinberg recording products and Nexo commercial audio products, as well as AV receivers, amplifiers, Blu-ray/CD players, iPod docking systems, home-theater-in-a-box systems and its exclusive line of Digital Sound Projectors. YCA markets innovative, finely crafted technology and entertainment products and musical instruments targeted to the hobbyist, education, worship, professional music, installation and consumer markets.
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