LISTEN TO THIS: Aaron Diehl

In keeping with my whole “jazz-fanatic” vibe, I have to advert my favorite jazz musician, Aaron Diehl. When I was little, my mom worked at a funeral home, and my baby sitter lived right down the street. Accordingly, I would randomly be in the funeral home with my mom, for whatever reason. Aaron was usually there since his dad owned the funeral home, and he could be found playing the piano in his spare time. Even as a student at St. Charles, he was an amazing pianist. Since then, Aaron, a Juilliard alum and Wynton Marsalis discovery, is a professional jazz pianist, and inspired me to listen to Jazz through my heart. He is a truly breathtaking pianist, with perfect dynamics, and is the current musical director of St. Joseph of the Holy Family Church in Central Harlem. Listen to him!