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Ian Hendrickson-Smith is a State High graduate who attended the Manhattan School of Music before becoming one of today’s most sought-after musicians. Ian is known for his remarkable tone, soulful approach and blues driven melodies.

You may recognize Ian from nightly appearances with The Roots on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon or from the last time he graced The State Theatre’s stage with Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. Ian has worked with some of the best in the business including the likes of Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars, Phish, Mofro, Queen Latifah, St. Vincent and Ray Appleton.

The mark of a true artist, David Hazeltine’s style appeals to a wide range of musical tastes and levels of sophistication. His melodies and harmonies are beautifully complex and memorable. As a composer and instrumentalist, he has developed a signature style that is readily recognizable.

David Hazeltine is one of a handful of contemporary pianists who has mastered all of the major musical skills, from improvisation and technique, to accompaniment, arranging, and composition. Even more impressive, David is the rare artist able to innovate in each category. Thus, it’s no surprise that he’s the most recorded contemporary jazz pianist of our time.