Pianist Caelan Cardello & His Quintet
Pianist Caelan Cardello & His Quintet
cardello started playing piano at the age of 5 and within two years had begun parallel arcs of formal training in both classical and jazz piano, starting with jazz pianist/arranger Allen Farnham and Juilliard classical alum Steve Masi. Caelan’s consistent musical growth enabled him to secure mentorships with some of the most sought after luminaries in the jazz piano pantheon, most notably Fred Hersch, Frank Kimbrough and Dave Kikoski
“I find it wonderfully satisfying and enjoyable to make music with pianist, Caelan Cardello. He possesses such savvy of our music.”
-Rufus reid
Caelan’s early involvement with several distinguished arts programs figure prominently in his musical development. First and foremost was the renowned Jazz House Kids in Montclair, NJ - a comprehensive and immersive community jazz arts program developed and run by jazz vocalist Melissa Walker and husband, bass icon Christian McBride. Caelan often held “featured artist” status when playing with the JHK ensembles and his 7 years with the program afforded him invaluable opportunities to play and study with some of the most prominent figures in jazz today including Jimmy Cobb, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jack DeJohnette, rufus reid, Wallace Roney, Ravi Coltrane, Paquito D'Rivera, pop songsmith Bruce Hornsby and of course Christian McBride to name but a few. As an alumnist of the program, Caelan’s affiliation has continually opened doors for him to perform with many other celebrated jazz greats in NYC’s legendary jazz haunts like Dizzy’s Club, Minton’s Playhouse, Smalls Jazz Club and The Jazz Standard.
“Caelan Cardello is a one in a million talent. He is gifted as a composer and player.”
-Vincent herring
Caelan cites two additional program experiences as being particularly impactful; they are his performances in Rose hall @jazz at lincoln center, music directing for the sarah vaughan centennial show and performing in the newport at 70! band curated by christian mcbride ft. nicole glover, givten gelin, savannah harris, aneesa strings, elana pinderhughes and braxton cook.
“When he [cardello] plays the piano, it is an extension of his soul, and he has the rare gift of being able to emotionally connect with his fellow musicians and with the audience”
-Bill charlap
Set Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm
General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $25
Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $100
VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $120
(Beverages not included)
All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($15) added to Dinner & Show fees.
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cardello started playing piano at the age of 5 and within two years had begun parallel arcs of formal training in both classical and jazz piano, starting with jazz pianist/arranger Allen Farnham and Juilliard classical alum Steve Masi. Caelan’s consistent musical growth enabled him to secure mentorships with some of the most sought after luminaries in the jazz piano pantheon, most notably Fred Hersch, Frank Kimbrough and Dave Kikoski
“I find it wonderfully satisfying and enjoyable to make music with pianist, Caelan Cardello. He possesses such savvy of our music.”
-Rufus reid
Caelan’s early involvement with several distinguished arts programs figure prominently in his musical development. First and foremost was the renowned Jazz House Kids in Montclair, NJ - a comprehensive and immersive community jazz arts program developed and run by jazz vocalist Melissa Walker and husband, bass icon Christian McBride. Caelan often held “featured artist” status when playing with the JHK ensembles and his 7 years with the program afforded him invaluable opportunities to play and study with some of the most prominent figures in jazz today including Jimmy Cobb, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jack DeJohnette, rufus reid, Wallace Roney, Ravi Coltrane, Paquito D'Rivera, pop songsmith Bruce Hornsby and of course Christian McBride to name but a few. As an alumnist of the program, Caelan’s affiliation has continually opened doors for him to perform with many other celebrated jazz greats in NYC’s legendary jazz haunts like Dizzy’s Club, Minton’s Playhouse, Smalls Jazz Club and The Jazz Standard.
“Caelan Cardello is a one in a million talent. He is gifted as a composer and player.”
-Vincent herring
Caelan cites two additional program experiences as being particularly impactful; they are his performances in Rose hall @jazz at lincoln center, music directing for the sarah vaughan centennial show and performing in the newport at 70! band curated by christian mcbride ft. nicole glover, givten gelin, savannah harris, aneesa strings, elana pinderhughes and braxton cook.
“When he [cardello] plays the piano, it is an extension of his soul, and he has the rare gift of being able to emotionally connect with his fellow musicians and with the audience”
-Bill charlap
Seating InfoView Seating Chart
Premier Tables:
The best seats in the house positioned directly in front of the performance stage (marked dark blue on the seating map).
Standard Tables:
Clear and unobstructed views of stage (marked purple on the seating map). A few tables have a partially obstructed view (marked light blue on the seating map).
Cocktail & Bar Area:
Seating at high-top tables and at the bar area available on a first come, first seated basis (marked green on the seating map). Tables may be shared for sold out shows. Two TV monitors with live video feed of the performance are conveniently located above the bar and cocktail areas.
- All ticket prices are per person.
- Dinner menu available in all sections.
- Your ticket is also your dining reservation.
- Every ticket gets a seat in area purchased and tables are reserved based on the date when you made your reservation.
- We will do our best to ensure that your entire group sits together, please let us know in the order notes if there are multiple ticket orders in your group.
- For any special needs or accommodation requests, please call us at 215-568-3131.
- Tickets are the same price whether purchased in person, over the phone or online.
- No refunds, professional cameras or outside food and drink.
- There is a limited amount of seating available for performances, if the show is sold out online, contact us at 215-568-3131 for seating availability.
Festival Seating:
Festival seating is our general admission ticket. The entire venue or a portion of the venue may be designated for festival admission. These tickets will guarantee you a seat for the show and you are free to sit anywhere in the venue based on a "first come, first seated" basis. This should also allow for larger groups to sit together.
- All ticket prices are per person.
- Dinner menu available in all sections.
- Your ticket is also your dining reservation.
- For any special needs or accommodation requests, please call us at 215-568-3131.
- Tickets are the same price whether purchased in person, over the phone or online.
- No refunds, professional cameras or outside food and drink.
- There is a limited amount of seating available for performances, if the show is sold out online, contact us at 215-568-3131 for seating availability.