Jazz duo to perform Nov. 20 in Hart

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HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Association will offer the second concert of its 2026-2027 series Friday, Nov. 20, when it presents the duo of Tierney Sutton and Tamir Heldelman.The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium. Tickets are available online at hartseries.org.

With nine Grammy nominations to her credit, Tierney Sutton is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive and thoughtful voices in contemporary jazz. As vocalist, arranger, educator, and song writer, she has built a body of work marked by artistic integrity, collaborative innovation, and a profound commitment to storytelling. As leader of the acclaimed Tierney Sutton Band, she helped redefine the modern jazz vocal ensemble, creating recordings and performances that emphasized collective improvisation and sophisticated arrangements. The New York Times has called her “one of the most-lauded jazz vocalists of her generation.” 

Tamir Hendelman is an award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and arranger whose expressive playing and versatility have made him a sought-after collaborator on the international jazz scene. He has performed with the Jeff Hamilton Trio and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, as well as with artists including Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole, Benny Golson, John Clayton, Terell Stafford, Roberta Gambarini, and Tierney Sutton. Known for his lyrical touch, rhythmic sophistication, and deep musicality, Hendelman brings a distinctive blend of swing, sensitivity, and improvisational imagination to every performance. He is also a continuing lecturer in global jazz studies at UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music, where he teaches jazz piano, harmony, and improvisation.

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