Laszlo Gardony

A sophisticated jazz improviser, pianist Laszlo Gardony infuses his swinging post-bop music with nods to his Hungarian folk roots. Since his emergence in the early '80s, Gardony has drawn favorable comparisons to such esteemed players as Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Herbie Hancock. Following his move to the United States, he debuted with 1986's The Secret, playing with bassist Miroslav Vitous and drummer Ian Froman. He has worked with such artists as Dave Holland, Randy Brecker, and Dave Liebman, and as a member of the progressive bluegrass outfit Wayfaring Strangers. On his...