Great composers like Bach were often incredible improvisers as well. If Bach were alive today, he might sound closer to modern jazz than you think. On this episode of the Jazz Lab podcast, we feature Zsigmond Gerlóczy, a young pianist becoming renowned for his two-hand counterpoint improvisations and genius Bagatelles. We dive into his creative jazz approach to voice leading, and how he achieves such a unique sound in his live performances and improvisations. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in improvised piano music and jazz improvisation, offering insights into his classical influences and playing style. This is not about stylistic imitation, it’s about structure, counterpoint, voice leading, and musical architecture at the highest level.

Jesus Molina is here with an unforgettable deep dive into his approach to harmony, rhythm, improvisation, and more on this episode of the Jazz Lab Podcast. From jaw-dropping performances to chord voicing secrets and how he structures practice, this is a must-watch for every musician, and particularly jazz pianists, of course.

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In this deep-dive conversation, I sit down with the incredible J3PO (Julian Pollack) to explore the many sides of being a modern musician in 2025. From successful release strategies to the art of synthesis and reharmonization, we cover both the creative and business aspects of music today.

What we cover in this episode:
-The keys to a successful music release in 2025
-Release strategies and how the landscape is changing
-A music synthesis lesson with J3PO on a Prophet Rev 2
-J3PO's favorite chord voicings and how to use them in your playing
-Reharmonization techniques that unlock fresh musical ideas
-Balancing artistry, technology, and community as a modern musician