Jeff Gardner

Origin

Nova Iorque, NY

Genres

jazz, instrumental jazz, música instrumental brasileira

Instruments

piano

Biography

Jeffrey Dana Gardner is an American pianist, composer, and educator who has been based in Brazil. He began studying classical piano at a young age and later pursued jazz studies in New York before moving to Paris in 1979 to study harmony with Nadia Boulanger. Over the course of his extensive career, he has performed at major international festivals and collaborated with numerous esteemed musicians across the globe.

His deep interest in Brazilian music drew him to make multiple visits to the country, where he performed alongside prominent local artists such as Hermeto Pascoal, Paulo Moura, Dori Caymmi, and Nelson Veras. In 2002, Gardner relocated permanently to Brazil. Throughout his career, he has released numerous albums as a leader, collaborating with artists like Kenny Wheeler, Carlos Malta, and Gilberto Gil, and has authored several educational books on jazz and modern music.

Discography

• Spirit Call (1983)
• Jeff Gardner (3) & Gary Peacock – Alchemy (1991)
• Kenny Wheeler • Jeff Gardner (3) • Hein Van de Geyn • André Ceccarelli – California Daydream (1992)
• Jeff Gardner (3) Feat. Gilberto Gil – Sky Dance (1992)
• Jeff Gardner (3) - Rick Margitza – Second Home (1995)
• The Music Of Chance (1999)
• David Friesen, Jeff Gardner – Grace (2000)
• Street Angels (2001)
• Jazz Piano : Creative Concepts & Techniques (2005)
• Tempo Permettendo Featuring Jeff Gardner – Forever And A Day (2009)
• Noches Habaneras