Keith Chasin is a pianist, arranger, and composer residing in Philadelphia. Hailing from Connecticut, he fell in love with the piano at the age of four. He continues this passion, performing at numerous venues around the United States, gracing the stages of venues like The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, Birdland, and Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. He can be heard on the radio on stations like Philadelphia's WRTI 90.1FM performing his compositions and arrangements. 

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Although young, he has made great strides in the jazz genre, sharing the stage with such luminaries as Jimmy Heath, Joe Lovano, Sean Jones, John Clayton, Bobby Watson, Rene Marie, Dick Oatts, and Larry McKenna​

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Composition

Chasin is a prolific composer and arranger. Composing for groups around Philadelphia, he writes for ensembles of all sizes. In addition, he is a freelance composer with several music houses, including Music and Strategy and Songs for Film & TV, with music placed in ads for IHOP and The New Orleans Tourism Board.

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The Keith Chasin Pop Trio

The Keith Chasin Pop Trio is dedicated to the exploration of contemporary pop in the jazz space, an idea Herbie Hancock termed "The New Standard". This group has performed throughout Philadelphia as both a trio or with a vocalist.

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EDUCATION

Chasin is an in-demand educator and clinician. In addition to keeping a private studeio of students, he works as the director of jazz bands at Council Rock South High School in Holland, PA. He also operates a clinician for college and high school ensembles.

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In clinics, Chasin can address a variety of topics, including jazz, piano, composition, and music business.