About
Ian Liedke is an accomplished pianist and music director currently based in Buffalo, NY. He has over 20 years of experience playing the piano in a variety of different styles and graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a degree in Music Performance with a minor in Jazz Studies.
While Ian is very experienced in performing all genres of music, he is most well-known for performing jazz throughout Buffalo, NY, and parts of NYC. He is also an accomplished music director and has taken on this role for numerous shows including the La Grange Theatre's production of
Tintypes, in Woodstock, Vermont. Ian's teaching history includes teaching jazz at the Chautauqua Institute School and currently providing private lessons to a number of students in the WNY area.
Ian’s expertise has led him to be able to play keys for several musical productions. Ian was elected president of the famous student-run jazz program at SUNY Fredonia before they instituted a jazz program of their own. He has played alongside such artists as Arturo Sandoval, Cory Henry, and Bruce Johnstone.
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Ian Liedke
Professional experience
Jazz Performance
Musicals
Other Genres
EducatioN
B.A., MUSIC PERFORMANCE WITH MINOR IN JAZZ STUDIES
I graduated in 2015 from SUNY Fredonia with a degree in Music Performance and a minor in Jazz Studies. I was elected president of the well-known student-run jazz program at Fredonia and was involved in such ventures as the Notre Dame Jazz Competition, yearly tours of the Fredonia Jazz Ensemble, and bringing famous pianist and organist Cory Henry to run a master class. I was tasked with teaching a jazz improvisation class for two years during my junior and senior years there. I also taught piano lessons for two years while attending and continue to teach private lessons for various skill levels.
Calendar of Events
October 4
Taquito Lindo
6:30-9:30
With Erin Hoyle
October 5
On the Town @ NRTG
3:00-5:30
October 13
Jazzboline
With Jay/Sharptet
10:00-3:00
October 17
The Buffalo Club
6:00-8:00
With Jay/Sharptet
October 18
The Richardson Hotel
5:30-6:30
With Jay/Sharptet
October 18
Taquito Lindo
6:30-9:30
With Erin Hoyle
October 24
Taquito Lindo
6:30-9:30
With Erin Hoyle
October 25
The Richardson Hotel
7:30-8:30
With My Cousin Tone
October 27
Jazzboline
6:00-8:00
With Jay/Sharptet
October 31
7:30-9:00