Alex Minasian Trio

Alex Minasian is a New York-based pianist, musical director, and educator known for his versatility across jazz & soul genres....he studied under legends like Hank Jones and Don Friedman, and has performed...at the Blue Note, Birdland and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Alex was the pianist for two iconic jazz singers, NEA Jazz Master, Little Jimmy Scott, and the legendary Mark Murphy. He currently tours with Little Anthony and the Imperials and soul legend Candi Staton. He has appeared at international festivals was featured in Orange Is the New Black. In 2013, Minasian, Disterheft, a veteran drummer Steve Williams (Shirley Horn), formed the Hanky Panky Trio to honor Hank Jones. Alex has been featured in Yerevan Magazine, a Los Angeles–based Armenian publication promoting Armenian news and culture. With a weekly residency at Tavern on the Green and a passion for honoring jazz traditions, Alex continues to bridge generations of music with deep skill and soul.