The American pianist, composer, bandleader and educator began playing jazz in his teens and studied at the University of Miami and the Manhattan School of Music. He has gone on to enjoy a high-ranking career both live and on disc, often in collaboration with the other members of his now famous trio. His weekly Live from Emmet’s Place video-streamed broadcasts have become keenly followed events, with more than 11 million views per session in 2022. Amongst many awards, in 2023 he was named both Pianist of the Year and Live-Stream Producer of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association.