Tom Oren – Dark Lights (2026) | Jazz Piano, Monk Competition Winner Interview
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based jazz pianist and composer Tom Oren.
We dive into his 2026 album Dark Lights on Anzic Records, along with his roots in Tel Aviv and a rapidly rising international career. This trio recording showcases an extraordinary blend of boundary-pushing technique, deep musical imagination, and a rare ability to tell vivid, emotional stories through sound.
A winner of the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, Oren has established himself as a creative force in modern jazz. Beyond his jazz work, he has…
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