Aaron Diehl

Pianist Aaron Diehl has quietly redefined the boundary between jazz and classical music, building an international career distinguished by stylistic fluency, intellectual rigor, and a deep sense of musical lineage. Praised for his “melodic precision, harmonic erudition, and elegant restraint” (The New York Times), Diehl is increasingly recognized as a singular voice whose work moves freely across genres while remaining grounded in historical awareness. He has worked extensively with figures such as Tyshawn Sorey, Timo Andres, Philip Glass, and Cécile McLorin Salvant, forging projects that span concerti, chamber music, orchestral works, and jazz performance. In 2023, Diehl was named as the Artistic Director of 92NY’s Jazz in July Festival, succeeding the legendary Bill Charlap. Program selections (subject to change) include: From the Southland, Harry T. Burleigh; Troubled Waters, Margaret Bonds; St. Martin de Porres, Mary Lou Williams arr. A. Diehl; 3 Visions, William Grant Still; Piano Sonata in E minor, Florence Price; and New World A-Comin’, Duke Ellington