Grammy Winner Bill Cunliffe: Nat King Cole Reimagined (Fri 2/20 - 5pm)
Fri, Feb 20
|Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto Stage
GRAMMY Award–winning pianist Bill Cunliffe leads The Acid Cole Trio, a modern, swinging reimagining of the Nat King Cole Trio tradition. Featuring guitarist Larry Koonse and bassist Darek Oles, this powerhouse group delivers classic swing with a contemporary edge—elegant, soulful, and irresistible.
Time & Location
Feb 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto Stage, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Guests
About the event
Meyhouse Jazz proudly presents The Acid Cole Trio, a brilliant modern take on the legendary Nat King Cole Trio format—led by GRAMMY Award–winning pianist Bill Cunliffe and featuring two of today’s most respected jazz musicians: Larry Koonse on guitar and Darek Oles on bass.
This is a trio that swings hard while thinking forward. Rooted in the elegance, clarity, and groove of the Nat Cole Trio, The Acid Cole Trio brings a contemporary sensibility to the tradition—fresh harmonies, modern rhythms, and fearless improvisation—without losing the soul that made the original format timeless.
The Band:
Bill Cunliffe – PianoA GRAMMY-winning arranger and Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition winner, Cunliffe is known for his deep swing, refined touch, and inventive harmonic voice.
Larry Koonse – GuitarOne of the most in-demand guitarists in jazz, Koonse has played with just about everybody, bringing warmth, subtlety, and melodic brilliance to the trio.
Darek Oles – BassFormerly with Brad Mehldau and Pat…