Cyrus Chestnut

November 18, 2026 7:30PM

Discount Available for NWA Jazz Society Members

Cyrus Chestnut is one of the most gifted and innovative jazz pianists of his generation. With a musical style that effortlessly combines the influences of gospel, classical music, and straight-ahead jazz, Chestnut has garnered acclaim from critics and peers alike for his soulful, virtuosic playing. His career spans decades of performances and recordings, establishing him as a pivotal figure in contemporary jazz.

As a Steinway Artist, Chestnut joins an esteemed group of musicians known for their artistry and technical skill, further solidifying his reputation as a master of the piano.

A graduate of the renowned Baltimore School for the Arts, Chestnut's early exposure to both jazz and classical music shaped his unique approach to the piano. His career as a sideman has included collaborations with jazz giants such as Wynton Marsalis, Betty Carter, and Donald Harrison, while his leadership of the Cyrus Chestnut Trio has solidified his place as one of the foremost jazz pianists today.

Chestnut’s contributions to the jazz world have earned him widespread praise, with JazzTimes describing his playing as "virtuosic" and Down Beat calling him “one of the finest jazz pianists of his generation.” His music remains a testament to the power of jazz as an expressive and transformative art form, deeply rooted in the spiritual and emotional traditions of gospel, while extending outward into new musical horizons.

LOCATION

Victory Theater
116 S 2nd Street
Rogers, AR 72756