Chad LB ft Matyás Gayer Trio | Exclusive Birdland Artist from New York
Chad LB ft Matyás Gayer Trio | Exclusive Birdland Artist from New York
Fri 14 Nov 2025–Sat 15 Nov 2025
Experience acclaimed saxophonist Chad Lefkowitz-Brown with the Matyas Gayer Trio in a night of heartfelt melodies, rhythmic flair, and modern jazz energy. An expressive showcase blending tradition with innovation.
Chad Lefkowitz‑Brown is a celebrated tenor saxophonist known for his expressive tone, rhythmic command, and dynamic live performances. With credits ranging from intimate club dates to festival stages, he’s recognized for his lyricism and commanding jazz presence. An acclaimed American tenor saxophonist and composer, hailed as a “Sax Phenom” by The New York Daily News. He’s toured globally with pop icons like Taylor Swift and Chris Botti, performed with the Grammy-winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, and appeared at venues including Carnegie Hall, the Super Bowl, and Madison Square Garden. Chad has also been spotlighted as a soloist with renowned ensembles like the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra. Acclaimed as one of the foremost jazz headliners of his generation, Chad has cultivated a worldwide following of more than 350,000 across social media. His fresh, innovative approach to jazz education has seen him serve as a visiting artist and professor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and inspired him to establish Jazz Lesson Videos and the Global Jazz Workshop.
The Matyas Gayer Trio, led by Hungarian pianist Matyas Gayer, brings a refined yet adventurous sensibility to modern jazz. Known for blending post‑bop energy with lyrical finesse, the trio, typically rounding out with a bassist and drummer, excels at interplay, harmonic depth, and fresh improvisational ideas. Matyas Gayer is a two-time finalist in the Montreux Jazz Piano Competition and recognized among the leading voices of his generation. Reviewers describe the trio’s music as “contemporary jazz of the very highest order” and “a real curiosity with crazy charm!”. In a recent interview, Gayer cited influences ranging from Cedar Walton to Hungarian folk, Bach, Chopin, Bartók, and Barry Harris, showcasing his deeply rooted yet personal approach to jazz piano.
Chad Lefkowitz‑Brown is a celebrated tenor saxophonist known for his expressive tone, rhythmic command, and dynamic live performances. With credits ranging from intimate club dates to festival stages, he’s recognized for his lyricism and commanding jazz presence. An acclaimed American tenor saxophonist and composer, hailed as a “Sax Phenom” by The New York Daily News. He’s toured globally with pop icons like Taylor Swift and Chris Botti, performed with the Grammy-winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, and appeared at venues including Carnegie Hall, the Super Bowl, and Madison Square Garden. Chad has also been spotlighted as a soloist with renowned ensembles like the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra. Acclaimed as one of the foremost jazz headliners of his generation, Chad has cultivated a worldwide following of more than 350,000 across social media. His fresh, innovative approach to jazz education has seen him serve as a visiting artist and professor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and inspired him to establish Jazz Lesson Videos and the Global Jazz Workshop.
The Matyas Gayer Trio, led by Hungarian pianist Matyas Gayer, brings a refined yet adventurous sensibility to modern jazz. Known for blending post‑bop energy with lyrical finesse, the trio, typically rounding out with a bassist and drummer, excels at interplay, harmonic depth, and fresh improvisational ideas. Matyas Gayer is a two-time finalist in the Montreux Jazz Piano Competition and recognized among the leading voices of his generation. Reviewers describe the trio’s music as “contemporary jazz of the very highest order” and “a real curiosity with crazy charm!”. In a recent interview, Gayer cited influences ranging from Cedar Walton to Hungarian folk, Bach, Chopin, Bartók, and Barry Harris, showcasing his deeply rooted yet personal approach to jazz piano.
