Jordan Baskin, who Chicago Tribune calls “a promising & distinctive young artist” & Dr. Billy Taylor proclaims as a “wonderful pianist”, has been a fixture in Chicago since he graduated from Indiana University in 2001. Over the next several years, Baskin has had many incredible performance experiences highlighted by a residency at the Kennedy Center, participation in the Banff International Jazz Workshop & Ravinia Festival’s Steans Institute of Jazz, performances at Grant Park, Ravinia Festival, Symphony Center, NAMM, IAJE, Calgary Jazz Festival, the Kaslo Jazz Fest, & multiple tours throughout the United States & Canada. He has recorded for Delmark, Cellar Live, & Chicago Public Radio, and has performed with some very elite musicians including Ira Sullivan, Von Freeman, Mike Smith, Brian Lynch, Conrad Herwig, Lew Soloff, Howard Levy, George Fludas, & Doug Lawrence. Jordan is the pianist for the Mike Smith Quartet, Dr. Odies Williams Quintet, & he leads his trio (Jake Vinsel-bass, Brian Ritter-drums) Sundays at Andy’s Jazz Club. Jordan's trio released their debut cd "High Card" in 2011, it can be purchased at cdbaby.com