Michael Ragonese Trio

($20-$30 | 7pm & 9pm shows) Los Angeles-based pianist Michael Ragonese returns to the Century Room with his fantastic trio! This time he will be joined by bassist Jermaine Paul & Anthony Fung!

**Michael Ragonese**

***Michael Ragonese, a highly accomplished jazz pianist based in Los Angeles, has over 25 years of experience in music. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ragonese’s journey with the piano began with classical music and took a turn towards jazz during his high school years. This pivotal shift led him to pursue a degree in jazz piano from California State University Northridge (CSUN). During his time at CSUN, Ragonese’s talent flourished, earning him accolades such as first place in the prestigious Reno and Monterey Jazz Festivals and establishing him as an outstanding soloist.***

***Beyond his performance career, Ragonese has made significant contributions to the Los Angeles jazz community as both an educator and session leader. In 2021, he founded the Rags School of Music, offering instruction in jazz and classical music to aspiring musicians and in 2023 Michael partnered with Alex Hahn to form the “Modern Artist” program which works with high school students interested in growing their artistry and learning about a career in music.***