Join the University of Wyoming Jazz Studies program for the genre-bending stylings of the Adam Birnbaum Trio, whose adaptations of Bach’s best-loved preludes “leap across three centuries into a modern jazz setting, with wonderful results” (New York City Jazz Record). Accompanied by Jorge Roeder on upright bass and Keita Ogawa on percussion, pianist Birnbaum delivers fresh, modern arrangements of the timeless works of Bach that are faithful to the spirit of the original compositions yet full of surprising improvisation, continuing the rich jazz tradition of drawing inspiration from baroque masterpieces. Birnbaum is emerging as one of the top young voices in jazz piano. Since receiving a graduate Artist’s Diploma in jazz studies from The Julliard School in 2003, he has become a presence on the New York City scene as a leader and sideman, performing in such venues as the Village Vanguard, the Blue Note, Birdland, the Jazz Standard and Dizzy~s Club Coca-Cola. He has also performed on many national and world stages, including the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival, the Kennedy Center, the Montreal Jazz Festival, The Spoleto Festival, The Red Sea Jazz Festival, The Rockport Chamber Festival, NPR Jazz Christmas, and the Capetown Jazz Festival. As a leader, Birnbaum has released four albums under his name to critical acclaim. As a sideman, his wide-ranging versatility and artistry have made him a first call for a wide variety of ensembles. Birnbaum is also recognized as a composer and arranger, whose “compositions prove immediately infectious, each with a hook that draws the listener along for the ride.” (Ken Dryden, Allmusic.com). Birnbaum is currently an Assistant Professor of Jazz at SUNY Purchase. He is also a Steinway Artist.