Antonio Artese West Coast Trio

Fri Dec 4, 2026

Classic $40 · Select $45 · Preferred $49 · Premium $59 · VIP $65

Antonio Artese Grand Piano
Emiliano Lasansky Double Bass
Nate Friedman Drums

Doors 5:30 pm Show: 7:30 - 10:00 pm

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Italian pianist and composer Antonio Artese brings his West Coast Trio to The Grand on State for New Horizons, an evening of original jazz, lyrical improvisation, and imaginative interpretations of jazz standards.Rooted in the tradition of the great acoustic piano trios, New Horizons features Artese’s original compositions, including his evocative Bartókiana Suite, inspired by the rhythmic vitality and harmonic language of Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. The program also revisits jazz standards and classical melodies that have shaped Artese’s lyrical and deeply personal approach to music over the years.Artese is joined by bassist Emiliano Lasansky and drummer Nate Friedman, two young and accomplished virtuosos whose sensitivity and creative imagination bring a distinctive character to the ensemble. Together, they move naturally between intimate, chamber-like atmosphere and spirited improvisation, blending the elegance of European classical music with the spontaneity and rhythmic freedom of jazz. By turns reflective and adventurous, New Horizons celebrates the art of musical conversation and the piano trio in the intimate and elegant setting of The Grand on State.

The Grand On State, 1218 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101

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Antonio Artese

Grand Piano

Italian pianist, composer, and educator Antonio Artese has developed a distinctive musical voice at the crossroads of jazz and classical music. His compositions combine lyrical melodies, rich harmonic colors, and an improvisational freedom inspired by the great jazz piano tradition. Influenced by artists such as Bill Evans, as well as European classical music and minimalism, Artese brings a personal, Mediterranean sensibility to his performances.His recordings include Two Worlds (Abeat Records), featuring his trio, and his forthcoming solo piano album My Blond Girl. Based between Santa Barbara, California and Siena, Italy, Artese performs internationally as both a classical and jazz pianist.

Emiliano Lasansky

Double Bass

Los Angeles-based bassist and composer Emiliano Lasansky is recognized for his warm tone, melodic imagination, and thoughtful approach to contemporary jazz. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music, he has received numerous distinctions, including the ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award and the David Baker Prize, and was selected for the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute.His recordings include his debut album The Optimist (Outside In Music) and the collaborative project Kin. Originally from Iowa City, Lasansky performs and tours nationally, bringing both depth and vitality to every musical setting.

Nate Friedman

Drums

Originally from Washington, DC, drummer and percussionist Nate Friedman studied at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music with renowned musicians Billy Hart, Jamey Haddad, and Paul Samuels.Now based in Chicago and LA, Friedman is an active presence in the jazz and contemporary music scenes. He is a member of the electric chamber duo SUN SPEAK and has performed throughout the United States and Europe. His collaborations include Emiliano Lasansky Quintet, Patricia Barber, Rob Clearfield, Sean Jones, Jamey Haddad, and Petros Klampanis. His versatile and expressive playing brings both rhythmic energy and subtlety to the trio.