Ran Blake

Ran Blake is a groundbreaking American pianist, composer, and educator best known for his distinctive blend of jazz, classical, gospel, and film noir influences. Born in 1935, Blake has carved out a singular niche in the music world with his moody, atmospheric piano style and an approach that often embraces silence and mystery as much as virtuosity. Over the decades, he's released a vast number of albums, many of them deeply personal and evocatively cinematic, including tributes to film noir and underappreciated jazz vocalists.

A longtime faculty member at the New England Conservatory in Boston, Blake has been a major influence on generations of musicians, especially through his work as the founder of the school's Third Stream Department (now known as the Contemporary Improvisation Department). His discography spans solo work and collaborations with an eclectic range of artists. Whether reimagining standards or performing his own compositions, Blake always brings an introspective, deeply emotional sensibility to the piano.

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Deeper Life
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  1. November 8, 2024
  2. May 24
  3. November 29, 2021
  4. June 11
  5. June 15, 2020
  6. November 26, 2018
  7. October 20, 2017
  8. June 9
  9. January 1, 2014
  10. October 29, 2013