Lawrence Fields

Lawrence Fields, born and bred in St. Louis, has earned a spot at the forefront of young jazz pianists, thanks to his blending of vintage ideals with a contemporary mindset. His playing is noted for its blend of compelling musicality, a lightning piano technique, and an expressive, personal sound. For the last several years, Downbeat Magazine has placed him close to the top of the keyboardist category in their “Rising Stars” critics poll. Fields showcases his own dynamic blend of composition and playing in his music -- and Fields' Acoustic Trio and Supersonic Trio are featured at prominent jazz venues worldwide. Lawrence is also a key member of some of today's forward-thinking, critically-acclaimed groups, including Joe Lovano and Dave Douglas' "Sound Prints" and the Grammy-nominated Chief Adjuah/Christian Scott group. After performing and/or recording with a diverse collection of artists (including Nicholas Payton, Branford and Delfeayo Marsalis, and others), and releasing his critically-acclaimed acoustic jazz debut “To the Surface”, Fields' new Supersonic Trio combines groove-based sounds from both past and present — blending R&B, jazz, hip-hop and funk into a seamless whole.