Aaron Parks is a jazz pianist known for his innovative approach to music. He gained recognition while playing with trumpeter Terence Blanchard and has since released several albums under his own name. At 18, Parks joined Blanchard’s ensemble and recorded four albums with him. In addition to Blanchard, Parks has collaborated with various artists, including Christian Scott, Kendrick Scott, and Gretchen Parlato. Parks signed with ECM and released the solo piano album “Arborescence” in 2013. Throughout his career, Parks has demonstrated a commitment to exploring new musical territories and incorporating elements from different genres into his compositions and improvisations.
The Liceu Jazz – Masterclasses & Concerts concert series is part of the close collaboration that the Fundació Conservatori Liceu has maintained for 14 years with the Barcelona Jazz Festival, with the patronage of the Ferrer Music Foundation.