Shai Maestro is one of the most talented pianists of his generation. He began as Avishai Cohen’s pianist and today he is one of the leading figures of the improvised music scene, as well as one of the youngest representatives of the ECM label, an indisputable guarantee that Shai Maestro already represents a crucial figure in the world of international contemporary music.

After receiving his degree from the New England Conservatory of Music, Michael Mayo attended the acclaimed Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, only the third vocalist to be accepted into the 20-year program, where he learned from Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and Luciana Sousa. Whether he’s performing with a full big band, a rhythm section or just a looper pedal, Mayo’s classic vocal style commands the attention of listeners around the world.

Shai Maestro & Michael Mayo

Shai Maestro is one of the most talented pianists of his generation. He began as Avishai Cohen’s pianist and today he is one of the leading figures of the improvised music scene, as well as one of the youngest representatives of the ECM label, an indisputable guarantee that Shai Maestro already represents a crucial figure in the world of international contemporary music.

After receiving his degree from the New England Conservatory of Music, Michael Mayo attended the acclaimed Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, only the third vocalist to be accepted into the 20-year program, where he learned from Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and Luciana Sousa. Whether he’s performing with a full big band, a rhythm section or just a looper pedal, Mayo’s classic vocal style commands the attention of listeners around the world.