Phil Markowitz is a celebrated jazz pianist and composer known for his lyrical expressiveness, harmonic sophistication, and dynamic improvisational voice. With a career spanning over four decades, he has performed and recorded with some of the most iconic figures in jazz, including Chet Baker, Toots Thielemans, Dave Liebman, Michael Brecker, and Bob Mintzer.

Markowitz first rose to international prominence as a member of Chet Baker’s ensemble in the late 1970s, contributing to several landmark recordings. Since then, he has maintained a reputation as a versatile and inventive pianist, equally at home in both straight-ahead and contemporary jazz settings. As a leader, he has released multiple critically acclaimed albums, such as Sno’ Peas, Catalysis, and Perpetuity, which showcase his sophisticated compositions and technical mastery.

In addition to his performance career, Markowitz is a deeply respected educator. He is a professor of jazz piano at the Manhattan School of Music, where he mentors…