Jack Perla

b. USA. A gifted pianist and composer, throughout the 90s Perla became an increasing important presence on the contemporary jazz scene. In New York City, from 1987-91 he led Music Without Walls, a band which featured Pheeroan Ak Laff, Marty Ehrlich, Mark Feldman, Erik Friedlander and John Goldsby. Deeply interested in Indian music, Perla has performed and recorded with several noted Indian musicians, especially tabla player Zakir Hussain, appearing with him on George Brooks' 1998 release Night Spinner. Subsequently, in San Francisco, Perla often performed with local notable mu...