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Laszlo Gardony is a masterful jazz pianist and educator whose journey spans Budapest roots to a residency among the world’s leading improvisers in Boston and beyond. Born in 1956 in Budapest, Hungary, Gardony moved to the United States in 1983 to study at Berklee College of Music, where he would later become a longtime professor of piano and a mentor to numerous generations of jazz pianists. A winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition in 1987, Gardony has built a distinguished career as a leader and collaborator, releasing music on Sunnyside, Antilles, and Avenue Jazz, and most recently partnering on the Cartography - EP (Greydisk) with Kevin Kastning. His thoughtful approach blends lyrical storytelling with intricate harmonic motion, making him a sought-after performer for intimate club gigs and major concert halls alike.