About the Premiere Series

The future of music takes center stage at The Jazz Kitchen during the 2027 American Piano Awards Premiere Series. In this intimate setting, each of the five finalists will perform two sets with acclaimed Indianapolis artists Kenny Phelps on drums and Jeremy Allen on bass. As the competition’s first adjudicated performances, these concerts will be evaluated by an internationally respected jury, making every note an important step toward American Piano Awards Finals.

About 2027 Finalist Brandon Goldberg

South Florida–born pianist and composer Brandon Goldberg has performed at festivals including the Newport Jazz Festival, SFJAZZ, the Caramoor Jazz Festival, and at venues including Dizzy’s Club, Birdland Theater, and Mezzrow. He has released three albums, most recently Live at Dizzy’s (2024). He is a 2024 YoungArts Winner with Distinction, a 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute Piano Competition semifinalist, and a recipient of the ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award.

You must be age 21+ to attend events at The Jazz Kitchen