Eric Stern

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Currently, Eric is playing with acclaimed GRAMMY-winning bassist John Benitez. They performed at the Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival in 2024 - the 2025 performance has been rescheduled to May 31st of 2026. The “Evolution” Sextet has played the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Room 623, and are playing Arthur’s Tavern every Sunday in October of 2025. Stay tuned for an upcoming album release from Evolution!

Eric is playing with Noah Myers’ Quintet Sonder. The group won the 2025 Detroit Collegiate Combo Competition, winning them a cash prize, and a slot in the 2025 Detroit Jazz Festival! Catch Sonder playing in New York City on November 8th at the WAHA Jazz Festival!

Eric will be playing with Retumba la Roka on November 23rd of this year, after having played with them in 2024 as well. Retumba la Roka is a production that highlights dialogue regarding the African-American and Afro-Caribbean narrative, as well as maintaining connection to heritage.

Eric is also playing every Tuesday with Rene Calvo’s “Strawberry Mouth” at The Harlem Flophouse, a local venue in Harlem. The series is every Tuesday in the spring and the fall. Catch the band for six Tuesdays beginning September 30th and ending November 4th!

Eric is also playing with La Caribali, a mainstream mambo salsa band. The band has performed at Coop City Theatre in the Bronx, and at La Marqueta in East Harlem.

Eric is playing with acclaimed bassist Jim Cammack, Ahmad Jamal’s working bassist for 40 years! They have performed at several Long Island venues including Oyster Bay, Grasso’s, the Last Word, and a few others.

Eric graduated from Manhattan School of Music this past spring with a Masters in Jazz Piano Performance. Eric is continuing his role as a Musician Teaching Artist for BE BOLD, within the Misty Copeland Foundation, as well as expanding his private teaching studio in Brooklyn and around NYC.