Phillip Golub

Phillip Golub is a highly acclaimed pianist, improviser, and composer based in Brooklyn, NY. Originally from Los Angeles, he is known for his original and expressive music, which blends elements of jazz, creative music, and new music. Golub's work is characterized by its technical audacity and the ability to merge diverse influences, such as Thelonious Monk and Alexander Scriabin. He has performed and recorded with numerous artists, including Layale Chaker and DoYeon Kim, and has been involved in significant projects, such as working with Wayne Shorter and esperanza spalding on their opera *…Iphigenia*. Golub's music has been praised for its cutting-edge style and profound concepts.

Golub has also been recognized for his compositional skills, having won awards from organizations like ASCAP and Downbeat Magazine. He has participated in various musical programs and festivals, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Composer Fellowship Program and the Vail Jazz Workshop. His educational background includes a joint degree from Harvard College and the New England Conservatory, where he studied with notable musicians like Fred Hersch. Golub continues to be a prominent figure in New York's jazz and creative music scenes, performing at venues such as Roulette and National Sawdust.

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