Billy Childs

Billy Childs, a Los Angeles-born jazz pianist and composer, blends jazz, soul, pop, and classical music. Known for collaborating with artists like Freddie Hubbard, Dianne Reeves, and Yo-Yo Ma, he has won multiple Grammys including for "Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro" and "Rebirth." His classical commissions include works for top orchestras. Notable albums include "Take for Example This..." and "Winds of Change," and his influential career is marked by awards like the Doris Duke and Guggenheim Fellowships.