Jesse Stacken has been played on NTS in shows including Ghunghru, featured first on 11 September 2024. Songs played include Bagatelle No.13 .

Pianist / composer / improviser, Jesse Stacken has been a vital force on the New York City creative music scene for over a decade. He continually brings freshness to the stage, whether through conceptual ideas or inventive spontaneity. He has led the Jesse Stacken Trio with bassist Eivind Opsvik and drummer Jeff Davis since 2005. The group has release three critically acclaimed records on the Fresh Sound New Talent label. Stacken also has a longtime partnership with the cornetist Kirk Knuffke. As a duo, they have release four award-winning records on the Steeplechase label. Stacken’s forthcoming record features an all-star line up of Tony Malaby, Sean Conly, and Tom Rainey playing several of his original compositions. He has Along with performing in many of New York City’s best venues, Stacken has toured North and South America, Europe, and Japan, including appearances at the North Sea Jazz Festival and Vancouver Jazz Festival. Stacken has also received critical acclaim for several internet recording projects he’s done in recent years on this website. He has performed and/or recorded with Tony Malaby, Tom Rainey, Andrew D' Angelo, Donny McCaslin, Peter Van Huffel, Liam Sillery, Michael Blake, Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society, and Tyshawn Sorey.

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