Jason Moran: ‘I have a lot of gratitude for Cork Jazz Festival. And I still have that wonderful crystal vase’
Jazz pianist Jason Moran reflects on his early career and the impact of receiving a rising star award at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival in 2002. He discusses his evolution as a musician and his commitment to experimental and historical jazz projects.
Why it matters
It illustrates the long-term impact that cultural awards and festival recognition can have on the trajectory of emerging artists.
When Jason Moran played Guinness Cork Jazz Festival early in his career, he received a very welcome surprise. The American pianist and composer, who was 27 at the time, had already been given considerable critical acclaim – he had signed to the celebrated Blue Note label in 1998 and released four diverse and widely praised albums – but he was still largely regarded as an exceptionally promising New York newcomer rather than being recognised internationally as one of the more important emerging figures in jazz.
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