"Colligan is an equally deserving torch-carrier of the piano trio tradition...." John Kelman, All About Jazz " One of the best kept secrets in jazz...." Chris Hoven, All About Jazz “As a creative artist, he’s really up there…. In terms of technique, knowledge of music and improvisational creativity, there aren’t a whole lot of cats from his generation that are any better than him. As a matter of fact, I can’t think of any.”– Don Braden in a blindfold test for Jazz Times

After a move to Canada to teach and perform, renowned pianst and Sunnyside Label recording artist George Colligan returns to Jazzway 6004 to debut his newest material. Featuring: George Colligan - piano Josh Ginsburg - bass EJ Strickland - drums About George Colligan: *George Colligan is a currently a Caqnadian based jazz pianist, organist, and composer.  He spent many years performing annd teaching in NYC  and served on the faculty of the Juilliard School of Music. He has toured, recorded , and/or performed as a sideman with Gary Bartz, Benny Golson, Gary Thomas, Dave Weckl, Steve Coleman, Eddie Henderson, Ralph Peterson, Vanessa Rubin, Steve Wilson, Richard Bona, Tom Harrell, Jane Monheit, Ravi Coltrane, Lenny White, Michael Brecker, Mike Clark, Nicholas Payton, Sheila Jordan, Miguel Zenon,Janis Siegel, Christian McBride, Billy Hart, Charles Fambrough, Mingus Big Band, Al Foster, Gunther Schuller, Mark Turner, Lee Konitz, Jamie Baum, Carl Allen,Michal Urbaniak,DJ Logic and Stefon Harris, among others. George Colligan is highly in demand as a sideman, having worked with players like Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Buster Williams, and Ravi Coltrane, both on the bandstand and in recording sessions (appearing on over 100 CDs). He has released 17 recordings full of his intelligent writing and impressive technique, and his musical style incorporates everything from showtunes to funk, from free improvisation to 20th century classical music. His performances include dazzling technique as well as mature restraint. His latest CD is on the Sunnyside label entitled Runaway. In addition to the more modern mainstream music of George Colligan Trio, Colligan also leads a band called Mad Science, a power funk fusion unit which features organ, synthesizer, guitar, and drums. His always inventive performances should not be missed ...he is truly one of the rising stars of jazz piano and composition.  ALL tickets include soft drinks and an elegant dessert, chesse and fruit buffet with coffee after the concert! General tickets are $35.00, Student tickets are $15.00 We are now also offering a limited number of Musician Discount Tickets for most shows at a lower rate than General tickets.  You must call 410-952-4528 or e-mail mmkatz@jazzway6004.org to put your name on a list and get a password to purchase the reduced rate tickets.  To qualify you should be a working musician with a website, MySpace or Facebook band page. The discount applies only to the purchasing musician, not to their guests.    Musician Discount tickets for this event are $18.00 – tickets include desserts and beverages. Ticket Link: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/135209