Born in the U.S., pianist Chris McCarthy gained early recognition with the 2012
Gerald Wilson Award at the Monterey Jazz Festival. After years in Boston
performing with Jerry Bergonzi and Jason Palmer, he moved to New York City in
2016. Known for his sensitive accompaniment and inventive voice, he released his
debut Still Time To Quit in 2020 on Ropeadope Records. He later toured with
Roopa Mahadevan and Samir Langus, and played on albums by Sasha Berliner and
Eden Bareket. His piano trio album Priorities came out in 2022. In 2024, his duo
album Life’s a Gig with Vanisha Gould ea...