Caili O'Doherty

Caili O'Doherty is a New York-based pianist, composer, arranger, and educator known for her innovative approach to jazz. She integrates structures of language into both her compositions and improvisations, often focusing on celebrating and preserving the achievements of jazz's unsung women heroes. O'Doherty has received national awards for her jazz piano performance and composition from organizations like the ASCAP Foundation and Downbeat Magazine. Her notable albums include *Padme* (2015), *Quarantine Dream* (2022), and the upcoming *Bluer Than Blue* (2024), which features her arrangements of Lil Hardin Armstrong's compositions. She has performed at numerous prestigious jazz festivals and venues, including Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Monterey Jazz Festival.

O'Doherty holds a Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music and a Master of Music from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. Her work has been recognized with grants from Chamber Music America, including a New Jazz Works grant in 2022. She was also selected for the U.S. Department of State's American Music Abroad program, touring the Republic of Georgia and Canada in 2022-23. O'Doherty's music often blends modernity with a deep respect for jazz heritage, making her a standout figure in contemporary jazz.

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