Pianomania Nordica - Jed Distler
American pianist Jed Distler is the first featured artist in the concert series Pianomania Nordica, presented by Niklas Sivelöv. Jed Distler is an American pianist, composer, and radio personality known for his curiosity and playful approach to music.
Together with world-renowned pianist, composer, and educator Niklas Sivelöv, Sara kulturhus introduces the piano series Pianomania Nordica, offering intimate, resonant, and personal musical experiences.
First up is Jed Distler – an American pianist, composer, and radio personality known for his curiosity and playful approach to music. He began in jazz but was soon drawn to the world of contemporary classical music, where his flair for improvisation and love of experimentation have made him a unique voice. As a musician and host of Between the Keys, he blends passion, humor, and a deep love for the piano in all its forms.
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Pianomania Nordica - Jed Distler "Around Midnight"
Models and Mentors
Frederic Rzewski: Piano Piece No. 4 (1977) 6 minutes
Jed Distler: Selections from 1,827 Bagatelles (1975-2026) can be any length
David Maslanka: Piano Song (1978) 7 minutes
Frederic Rzewski: Short Fantasy on “Give Piece a Chance” (1989) 7 minutes
Bill Evans Transcriptions by Jed Distler (9 minutes total)
1. Waltz for Debby (Bill Evans)
2. Noelle’s Theme (Michel Legrand)
3. Your Story (Bill Evans)
Fearless Monk – Compositions of Thelonious Monk, Reimagined by Jed Distler (17 minutes total)
1. Brilliant Corners
2. Thelonious
3. Bemsha Swing
4. Round Midnight
5. Evidence
6. Let’s Cool One
7. Think of One
8. Ugly Beauty
9. Blue Monk
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Good to know before your visit:
Age limit: none
Wardrobe: is located adjacent to the stage for the event and the fee is included in your ticket.
Admission: approx. 30 minutes before the event starts.
Eating: Food and drink are not allowed to be brought into our stages.
Hearing aids: available in all our scenes, read more here. External link.