Since graduating summa cum laude from Berklee College of Music, pianist and composer James Fernando continues to amass critical acclaim and recognition. This “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,” (World Music Report) merges jazz, classical, and electronic music. Fernando relies on his genre-expanding original compositions to deliver thought-provoking, exciting performances.
Fernando has performed at many prominent venues, including the historic Banff International Workshop in Jazz & Creative Music and has collaborated with artists like Chris Cheek, Mingjia, and The Either/Orchestra.
Fernando's January 26 concert is also the release of The Grind, an album created in collaboration with Toronto-based saxophonist and composer Matt Lagan.
Sponsored by Belinda M. Kane in memory of Mamie C. Kane♪
& Ava Kaufman
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Don't miss James Fernando’s workshop in the Mansion on January 12!
Learn More About the Artist in Residence Program
♪ Strathmore graciously thanks our Artist in Residence Champions for their multi-year commitment and above-and-beyond support to the AIR program.
Album Release The Grind
The Grind is the result of the international collaboration of Baltimore-based Strathmore Artist in Residence James Fernando and Toronto-based saxophonist and composer Matt Lagan.
From Zoom rehearsals to email exchanges, Fernando and Lagan embraced virtual collaboration, creating a product covered in unique fingerprints. The album was recorded in Toronto in August 2021 and will be released at AMP by Strathmore in Pike & Rose on January 26.
Album Release The Grind
The Grind is the result of the international collaboration of Baltimore-based Strathmore Artist in Residence James Fernando and Toronto-based saxophonist and composer Matt Lagan.
From Zoom rehearsals to email exchanges, Fernando and Lagan embraced virtual collaboration, creating a product covered in unique fingerprints. The album was recorded in Toronto in August 2021 and will be released at AMP by Strathmore in Pike & Rose on January 26.
Listening Room Seated Performance
As live music returns to AMP we’re continuing to put your safety and comfort first. Performances will be in a listening room format. These limited capacity performances are seated in rows and food and beverage service is not currently available. Additionally, all guests must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a negative PCR test, and wear masks while inside the venue.
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Just over a mile from Strathmore's main campus in the Pike & Rose neighborhood.
Explore AMP
Just over a mile from Strathmore's main campus in the Pike & Rose neighborhood.
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