Born: June 26, 1958 Primary Instrument: Piano
John Nyerges lives in Rochester, NY writing music and performing as a jazz pianist. BM, MM-Eastman School of Music, Jazz Performance.
The John Nyerges Quartet performed at the Syracuse Jazz Fest & the Time Warner Fest in Rochester. As a guest pianist, John has performed with conductor/trumpeter Jeff Tyzik with the Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, Erie, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Stamford & Hartford CT, and Wilmington, DE Orchestras. John has performed with Doc Severinson, Allen Vizzutti, Don Potter, Linda Hopkins, Chris Vadala, Gerry Niewood, Arturo Sandoval, Eddie Daniels, Ray Ricker, Tony DiPaulo, Steve Lipia. New York Voices, Michael Civisca, Mark Kellogg, & Bruce Johnstone.
He has also performed with the legendary Joe Henderson, Maria Schneider, Benny Carter in the Eastman Theater and with Bob Brookmeyer at Town Hall in New York City, Steve Gadd, Peter Erskine, Joe Lovano, Dennis Dobson, Michael Pedicin, Jr. & recorded with the RPO, Nancy Kelly’s Amherst Records “Singin’ & Swingin’” and on the Rochester Chamber Society’s Chamber Jazz CD. Teacher: Asst Prof. Monroe Community College Jazz Instrumental; Eastman Summer Jazz Camp.
2003-2004: RIJF (Rochester International Jazz Festival) with saxophonist Vince Ercolamento and vocalist Victoria Corrigan; 2007 with saxophonist Dave Glasser; Rick Holland/Evan Dobbins Little Big Band. MCC Fest: Hendrik Muerkens at the MCC Jazzfest.
Debut CD -”Point of View” on NBR Jazz (indie)
2007: Rick Holland & Evan Dobbins “In Time’s Shadow”, blujazz productions, BJ3348, 2006
CD’s released in 2008 include:
Carl Atkins & Jon Kruger’s New Energy Big Ban's “Sands Of Time” (featured soloist) Herb Smith “The Trumpet Shall Sound”
John’s 2nd release as a leader entitled “Jazz, Pictures, & Poems”. Features Clay Jenkins (trumpet), Rich Thompson (drums), Jeff Campbell (bass), Mike Karn (tenor sax) and Evan Dobbins (trombone) with all new originals by Nyerges. This CD contains art photography by (brother) Paul Nyerges (go to: segreynstudios.com/) and poetry by (daughter) Elissa Nyerges.
2009 saw the release of Madeline Forster's (voc) “Just You, Just Me” CD with John contributing piano solos and arranging some of the tunes, and 2010 release of Dave Glasser's “Evolution” (Here Tiz Music)
Piano soloist on Larry Garlington's 2012 CD
Mix and Mastering Engineer for Rich Thompson's 2012 “Generations” jazz trio/Quartet on Origin Records in my NBR Jazz Recording Studio
Awards:
New York State Arts Grant Eastman Fellowship, Jazz performance graduate studies Eastman Teaching Assistant award, Jazz performance graduate studiesJack Garner, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, said it was an “impressive debut” and that John is “an intelligent, lyrical pianist”.
Ray Boyce, Syracuse Post-Standard, stated that “John … is a protean pianist” and that he had “terrific technique and marvelous conceptions”.
Jeff Simon, Buffalo Evening News, called John a “superb pianist”.
“fine soloing by John Nyerges on piano…give[s] this tune a unique identity”” Thom Jurek, allmusic.com
“remarkable energy “ impressive solos..., most notably pianist John Nyerges.” ” Jack Bowers, allaboutjazz.com
“strong melodic compositions…(John) emerges as from this as a formidable composer and pianist who deserves wider recognition”-Jerome Wilson, Cadence magazine
Jazz, Pictures & Poems
NBR Jazz (self produced)
2008
Tracks:Monk’s Blues; Modern Times; Time’s Up; Life; A Sense Of Loss; Impetuoso; Lil’ E; Prayer Song; Straight From The Heart; Tribute; Away From The City.
Personnel: John Nyerges:piano. Clay Jenkins:Trumpet. Mike Karn:Tenor Saxophone. Jeff Campbell: Acoustic Bass. Rich Thompson:Drums. Evan Dobbins:Trombone.
Point Of View
NBR Jazz (self produced)
1991
Tracks: Sambelissa; A moment in Time; Scenic View; All The Way; Song For Carina; New World; Swing Shift; In Search Of A Word; One For Josh; Where The Heart Is.
Personnel: John Nyerges: piano, keyboards, composer. Brian Scanlon: tenor, alto saxophone. Wilby Fletcher, Jr.:drums. Ron France: electric bass
As A Side Musician
Evolution
Dave Glasser
Here Tiz Music
2010
Tracks: Monkish; Minor Madness; Tranquility; Monk’s Blues; It Could Happen To You; Les is More; Rhythm-a-Ning; Blue Iridescence
Personnel: Dave Glasser: alto saxophone. John Nyerges: piano. Jeff Campbell: acoustic bass. Rich Thompson: drums.
Jus You, Just Me
Madeline Forster
(self produced)
2009
The Sands Of Time
New Energy Jazz Orchestra
(self produced)
2008
Tracks: Doing The Big Job; Sands Of Time; Bossa Contrapunctus; The Dance; Wishful Thinking; No One To Blame; Bennett’s Peace; Blue Monk; Vengeance Dance.
Personnel: Carl Atkins, Nick Brust, Carl Pellito, Terrance Bruce, Matt Stuver, Dean keller: saxophones. David Gibson, mark Kellogg, Clarence Hines, Nick Finzer, Paul Abel, Robert Kalwas: trombones. Jon Kruger, Doug house, Herb Smith, Ron D’Angelo, Devon Tramell: trumpets. John Nyerges: piano. Fred Stone, Jr.:Bass. Rich Thompson: drums.
The Trumpet Shall Sound
Herb Smith
(self produced)
2008
Just A Little bit
Cindy Bradley
(self produced)
2007
In Time’s Shadow
Rick Holland/Evan Dobbins LBB
blujazz
2006
Dig
Capitol Quartet
ADMLive
2004
Chamber Jazz
Society For Chamber Music In Rochester
SCMR
1999
RPO Holiday Pops Live II
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Yamaha
1999
It’s Time To Get Ready For Love
Phill Freeman
Phill Freeman
1998
RPO Holiday Pops Live
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Yamaha
1998
Singin’ and Swingin’
Nancy Kelly
Amherst Records
1997
RPO: Encore! 75
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Yamaha
1997
Take The Next Step
Eastman Jazz Ensemble
E-Jazz
1996
Jazz Tracks
Allen Vizzutti
Yamaha
1995
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Primary Instrument:
Piano
Location:
Rochester, NY
Willing to teach:
Advanced students only.
Credentials/Background:
Assistant professor -Instrumental Jazz Monroe Community College. Eastman
School of Music BM Education, MM Jazz
Studies Performance. NYS Teachers certification.
Eastman Summer Jazz Camp Instructor.
