Draft:Aaron Lehrian

Aaron Lehrian (born 1994) is an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader.

Life and career
Aaron Lehrian was born in Seminole, Florida on November 12, 1994. He attended the University of North Florida, studying jazz piano under Lynne Arriale.

Lehrian is currently based in Savannah, Georgia, where he works with the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra and has a long-standing residency at the JW Marriott Plant Riverside Riverside District. Lehrian also works regularly with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.

In 2023, Lehrian released his debut album, "A Joyous Opus," which received a four-star review from DownBeat.

Style
Lehrian has been described as having a "deeply melodic touch." He incorporates elements of classical and world music with jazz.

Awards and honors

 * First place, Walker's Rising Stars Competition (2012)
 * First place, Justine LeBaron Competition (2012)
 * First place, The Great American Jazz Piano Competition (2014)
 * Second place, American Jazz Pianist Competition (2017)

As leader

 * A Joyous Opus (2023)

As guest

 * Mica Bethea, Stage 'N Studio (2017) Piano
 * Todd DelGiudice, Human Element (2020) Piano, Rhodes
 * The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, Bridge (2021) Piano, Hammond B-3, primary arranger
 * The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, Victory (2021) Piano, Hammond B-3, primary arranger
 * The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, Charade (2021) Piano, primary arranger

Movies

 * Courting Mom and Dad (2023) Arranger