Zachary Bartholomew Trio

"The Art of the Trio" takes its title from Brad Mehldau's album series, and Mehldau is one of six pianists the program salutes, with Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Nat King Cole, Herbie Hancock and Robert Glasper. Miami pianist Zachary Bartholomew, who teaches at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, mixes their trio repertoire with originals, joined by Brandon Robertson on bass and Paul Gavin on drums. Twice a top-three finalist at the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition, he has been a sideman for Dave Holland, Dave Liebman and Ira Sullivan; Balancing Act is his debut of originals. Away from the Fogartyville stage, a state touring grant funds his Jazz Access Tour for schools and underserved communities.