Artists Marilyn Lerner
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Ambiances Magnétiques / AM 258, AM 258_NUM / 2021
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Mikroclimat / MKR 102 / 2017
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Ambiances Magnétiques / AM 187 / 2009
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[Independent] / ML 001 / 2006
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Wig / WIG 14 / 2006
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Ambiances Magnétiques / AM 115 / 2003
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‘with a breathtaking command of the piano, Lerner effortlessly ran through the instrument’s expansive palette of colours. It was delicate and probing, hard driving, witty and funny… — Graeme Pillsworth, Coda Magazine
‘Repeatedly, Lerner’s interpretations are enhanced by the engaging way she slips between limpid coolness and rhythmically charged vibrancy. Pianists with a less finely calibrated touch would plough through passages that Lerner precisely etches. — Bill Shoemaker, Point of Departure
Genre defying pianist/improviser Marilyn Lerner performs to acclaim internationally, from her native Montréal to Havana, from Jerusalem to Amsterdam and the Ukraine. Her groundbreaking recordings have garnered much recognition, including her 2 solo recordings Luminance and Romanian Fantasy and Special Angel with Sonny Greenwich. Her intimate knowledge of the piano, combined with a fearless experimental and passionate spirit render her a true original. Lerner’s work spans the worlds of jazz, creative improvisation, klezmer, and 20th century classical music.
Along with her innovative solo piano work, Lerner records and performs in her free jazz trio with drummer Lou Grassi and bassist Ken Filiano. She has toured with the Queen Mab Trio, and the Ig Henneman Sextet. Lerner has appeared with Tito Puente, Gerry Hemingway, Steve Lacy, and Sonny Greenwich. and in the New Jewish music scene, with Adrienne Cooper, Frank London, From Both Ends of the Earth, Alicia Svigals and David Wall.
In 2016 she released two new jazz/improvised recordings, Strange Attractors, the Ugly Beauties’ 2nd CD, and Lerner/Filiano/Grassi — Live at Edgefest, on NoBusiness Records.
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Marilyn Lerner
Montréal (Québec), 1957
Residence: Toronto (Ontario, Canada)
- Composer
- Performer (piano)
- Improviser
Associated groups
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Main releases
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Ambiances Magnétiques / AM 258, AM 258_NUM / 2021
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Mikroclimat / MKR 102 / 2017
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Ambiances Magnétiques / AM 187 / 2009
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[Independent] / ML 001 / 2006
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Wig / WIG 14 / 2006
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Ambiances Magnétiques / AM 115 / 2003
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[Independent] / FLCD 2003 / 2003
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[Independent] / LL 01 / 2001
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Spool Music / SPL 111 / 2000
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Appearances
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Nessa Records / NCD 40 / 2018
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Blog
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Look out for the “red labels” and find a 25% discount on selected albums until June 30, 2010. CDs from DAME Musicians presented at FIMAV and FMC plus many titles from new labels. Browse the list of «red labels»…
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 / General -
On June 26, 2009 at L’OFF Festival de Jazz de Montréal Ugly Beauties with Matt Brubeck, Nick Fraser and Marilyn Lerner at Lion d’Or at 8 pm.…
Saturday, June 13, 2009 / In concert -
The Suoni Per Il Popolo festival is held in Montréal throughout the month of June and features concerts every evening at La Sala Rossa as well as at Casa del Popolo. This year you will hear, amongst others: Ensemble SuperMusique,{bio:quarte…
Saturday, May 16, 2009 / In concert