HARRY APPELMAN

Piano

A native of the Chicago area, Appelman began his classical music training in the first grade, later turning to the fusion and rock idioms and ultimately to jazz.   After graduating with a B.A. in Economics from the University of Illinois -- where he was honored as a Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude -- he went on to earn a Master of Music degree with Distinction from the New England Conservatory. His post-graduate music studies have included work with Jim McNeely, Fred Hersch, Stanley Cowell, Tom McKinley, Sophia Rosoff and other brilliant pianist-teachers.

Selected Recordings

As leader: Harry Appelman, Balancing (Exclusive Arts, 1995). Trio with Ben Street, bass and Kenny Wollesen, drums.

"It's a rare pleasure to hear such an outstanding debut recording -- full of
first-class ideas, quiet virtuosity and subtle surprises. Bravo!"
-- Fred Hersch

As sideman:

Russell Kirk, Black and White (Kirkout, 2007).
Tedd Baker, Mugshots (Mwai, 2006).
Afro-Bop Alliance, Camino Nuevo (2006), Encarnacion (2004).
Lisa Moscatiello, Trouble From the Start (Machine Heart, 2005 - winner of 3 WAMMIEs including Album of the Year).
The Onus (Darryl Harper), Y'All Got It (Hypnotic, 2004).
Ron Holloway & Friends, Live at Montpelier! (Jazzmont, 2003).
James Cotton, James Cotton Quartet (JamCott, 2001).
Complex Blue (Lex O'Brien), Knot the Thought that Counts (LexJazz, 2000).
John DeSalme / Steve Fidyk, Big Kids (US Roots, 1998).
Daryl Brenzel, Pentasphere (JenJazz, 1998).
Interplay (Tom Williams), First Time (Jazzscapes, 1995).