Jon Mayer
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| Jon Mayer | |
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| Also known as | Jon Mayer |
| Born | February 19, 1938 Harlem, New York, NY, New York, United States |
| Origin | New York, NY, New York, United States |
| Genre(s) | Jazz Hard bop |
| Occupation(s) | pianist |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
| Associated acts | Jon Mayer Trio |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| Piano | |
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Jon Mayer |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Jazz pianist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | Feb 19, 1938 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York, New York |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
Jon Mayer (born February 19, 1938 in New York, New York) is an American jazz pianist and composer.
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[edit] Early years
Mayer graduated from the High School of Music and Art in Manhattan and briefly attended the Manhattan School of Music.
In the '50s he was a frequently appearing member of the NYC music scene, playing with Kenny Dorham, Tony Scott (replacing Bill Evans), Pete LaRoca and Ray Draper. He recorded with Jackie McLean and John Coltrane.
[edit] 1960s and 1970s
In the '60s and '70s, Mayer remained active, playing in both New York and Europe with the Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, Dionne Warwick, Sarah Vaughan and the Manhattan Transfer. During those days he wrote songs recorded by Les McCann and Nancy Wilson.
[edit] Silent years
Mayer then entered a 13-year period of inactivity during which he rarely performed. In his repertoire there is a song called Rip Van Winkle which refers to this period of his life.
[edit] 1990s
In 1991 Mayer returned to music. He settled in Los Angeles and recorded "Round Up The Usual Suspects" in 1995, a piano trio session with Ron Carter and Billy Higgins.
Mayer currently lives in Southern California, leading his trio with occasional appearances of Ernie Watts
[edit] Discography
Round Up the Usual Suspects (1995) - with Ron Carter, Billy Higgins
Do It Like This (1998)
Rip Van Winkle (2000)
Full Circle (2002)- with Rufus Reid, Victor Lewis
The Classics (2004) - Rufus Reid, Willie Jones III
Rip Van Winkle (2004) - Live at the Jazz Bakery
Strictly Confidential (2005)
My Romance (2006) - with Rufus Reid, Dick Berk
So Many Stars (2007) - with Rufus Reid, Roy McCurdy
