Greg Small - Piano
7700 Adelphi Rd., #21
Hyattsville MD 20783
410-830-9490

Education

  • University of Maryland, College Park (M.M., Jazz Piano, 2008)
  • Towson University, Towson MD (B.S., Psychology, Top 10% of Class, 2004)
  • Shepherd University, Shepherdstown WV (B.A., Trumpet Performance, Cum Laude, 2002)

Positions Held

  • Finalist, United States Naval Academy Piano Audition (2009)
  • Substitute Pianist, Backstage (2008 - )
  • Pianist, Potomac Jazz Project (2008 - )
  • Pianist, Greg Thompkins Quintet (2007 - )
  • Pianist, University of Maryland Jazz Ensemble (2006 - )
  • Pianist, University of Maryland Combo (2006 - 2008)
  • Substitute Pianist, The Antrim (2002 - )
  • Substitute Pianist, Towson Golf and Country Club (2002 - 2005)
  • Pianist, Adam Hanlin Quartet (2000 - 2002)
  • Pianist, Dan Tait Quartet (2000 - 2002)
  • Pianist, Shepherd University Jazz Combo (1999 - 2002)
  • Pianist, Shepherd University Jazz Ensemble (1998 - 2002)

Teaching Experience

  • Music and Arts Center (2002 - )
  • All About Music (2005 - 2006)
  • Musician’s Institute of Baltimore (2002 - 2005)

Performing Experience

University of Maryland Jazz Ensembles (2006 - )

  • Performances at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Billion Dollar UMD Fundraising Initiative Gala, and Calvin Jones Jazz Festival

Shepherd University Jazz Ensembles (1998 - 2002)

  • Performances with Allen Vizzutti, Bill Watrous, Ingrid Jensen, Juanita Williams, Walt Weiskopf, Fred Hughes and Scott Paddock
  • Tours throughout London, Paris, PA, MD, VA, and WV

Independent Freelancing in MD, VA, WV, and PA (1999 - )

  • Performed professionally with Chris Gekker, Greg Thompkins, Michelle Djokic, Adam Hanlin, Chuck Ferrell, Brent Madsen, Sara Jones, Joshua Russell, and Scott Paddock
  • Peformances in Sextet, Quintet, Quartet, Trio, Duo, and Solo Piano
  • Venues include Clarice Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Frank Performing Arts Center, Engineer’s Club, Harbor Court Hotel, The Antrim, Towson Golf and Country Club, Baltimore Country Club, Phillips, The Marriott, The Bavarian Inn, Cress Creek Country Club, The Clarion, The Holiday Inn, The Sheraton, The Old Pharmacy Cafe and Soda Fountain, The Mecklenberg Inn, Bentz Street Raw Bar, The Entler Hotel, The Yellow Brick Bank, Smith and Hawken Store, The York Inn, Fountainhead Country Club, Copra, The Orchid, Tyson Place, Overhills Mansion, Jordan’s Steakhouse, Towson Presbyterian Church, Woodside United Methodist Church, University of Maryland Chapel, University of Maryland McKeldin Library, University of DC, Fino, Heritage Harbour Community Association, The Oracle, The Hotel Washington, The Claude Ligon House of Jazz, The Market Inn, Market Street Bar and Grill, Cradle Valley Farm, Nyumburu Cultural Center, Ice House Cafe and Oyster Bar, The Metropolitan Club, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Double Tree Hotel, Tiffany and Co., Church of the Epiphany, St. Catherine Laboure Church, and various private residences

Festival Participation

  • Concordia Chamber Players Concert Series (New Hope PA, 2008)
  • Baltimore Washington JAZZFest (Columbia MD, 2007)
  • Calvin Jones Jazz Festival (Washington DC, 2007-2009)
  • East Coast Jazz Festival (Rockville MD, 2002)
  • International Association of Jazz Educators National Conference (New York NY, 2001; New Orleans LA, 2000)
  • International Association of Jazz Educators Regional Conference (York PA, 2000)

Master Class Performances

  • Dr. E. Ron Horton (2008)
  • Vardan Ovsepian (2003)
  • Rex Richardson (2002)
  • Walt Weiskopf (2002)
  • Fred Hughes (2000)
  • Ingrid Jensen (2000)
  • Bill Watrous (1999)

Primary Instructors

  • Jon Ozment (2007 - 2008)
  • Ron Elliston (2006)
  • Tim Murphy (2003)
  • Fred Hughes (1999 - 2002)
  • Joyce Keedy (1990 - 1997)

References

  • Chris Vadala (Director of Jazz Studies, University of Maryland)
  • 301-405-5519
  • cv@umd.edu
  • Jon Ozment (Piano Faculty, University of Maryland)
  • 202-363-8038
  • jon@jonozment.com
  • Greg Thompkins (Yamaha Artist, Tenor Saxophone)
  • 443-854-5876
  • greg@rolandparkjazz.com