Lucien Dempsey
Award-Winning Jazz Pianist and Emerging Santa Barbara Artist
Lucien Dempsey is a Santa Barbara High School jazz pianist and one of the area’s most promising student musicians. He was named Best in Festival Soloist at the 2026 Dos Pueblos Jazz Festival and also received its Outstanding Rhythm Soloist award. He has performed at prominent community events and was recently featured at the Pianos on State kickoff.