”He may well be one of the greatest young musicians I have ever had the privilege to be around.”
– David Foster
Latest single CIRCLES out now!
Brandon Goldberg has been playing piano and making music since he was three years old. Critics have praised his “unassailable technique, advanced harmonic understanding, a deep sense of swing and, most impressively, a clarity and plethora of ideas executed to near-perfection.” – Downbeat Magazine
Goldberg has released three critically acclaimed albums – Brandon Goldberg Trio: Live at Dizzy’s (2024) Live at Dizzy’s, In Good Time (2021), and LET’S PLAY! (2019). He’s performed at leading jazz festivals worldwide, including Newport Jazz, SFJazz, PDX Jazz, Twin Cities, Caramoor, NCPA Mumbai, Santander, and Ystad. He’s played to standing-room only crowds in New York’s most notable jazz clubs like Dizzy’s, Smoke, Mezzrow, and Birdland Theater.
One of the music’s youngest practitioners, Goldberg, has achieved notoriety from Jazz Times, Downbeat Magazine, The New York Sun, London Jazz News, Jazz Wise, and ASCAP when he became the youngest recipient of the 2022 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award. He was also the youngest semifinalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute International Piano Competition, impressing judges with his exceptional technical skill, innovative improvisation, and deep musical expression.
Goldberg often collaborates with David Foster, recently playingat the iconic Hollywood Bowl alongside Chris Botti for Foster’s 75th birthday concert, and making memorable appearances withKatharine McPhee on Good Morning America and Live with Kelly and Mark.
Goldberg has also composed music for film and television and written two extended-length piano and orchestra works, both commissioned and performed by the Miami Symphony Orchestra.
At a very young age, Goldberg appeared on national television in Seasons 1 and 2 of NBC’s Little Big Shots, The Steve Harvey Show and the Harry Connick, Jr. Show.
Goldberg consistently delivers a captivating performance combining beloved standards with his original compositions. His stunning technique, remarkable musicality, and infectious swing breathe new life into timeless classics from the Great American Songbook. With every note and improvisation, Goldberg transforms each piece into something fresh and unforgettable, leaving audiences amazed.
“…not only is he a sensitive, imaginative accompanist…his touch, use of pedals and his interpretive skill are of a high order… Goldberg really is the real deal.”
Jazzwise
“…unassailable technique, advanced harmonic understanding, a deep sense of swing and, most impressively, a clarity and plethora of ideas executed to near-perfection. “
Downbeat Magazine
“…this album takes a further step: In Good Time is Goldberg’s second release, an emphatic statement to indicate that artistic development has rendered his lack of years irrelevant”
London Jazz News