Remarkable Fifth-Grade Jazz Pianist, Giz Mutlu, Baffles Science
Giz Mutlu is a fifth-grader in the Bloomfield Public Schools. She’s also an accomplished bebop pianist. At 10, she became the youngest musician to ever perform at Dizzy’s Club within Lincoln Center in New York City. She’s an honor student, who, at six, joined Jazz House Kids, one of the nation’s leading jazz education organizations. Now 11, she performs in the group Chica Power and has collaborated with such renowned stars as Angelique Kidjo and Michelle Rosewoman.
“I am a Turkish-American jazz pianist dedicated to developing a strong artistic voice rooted in the bebop tradition, creativity, and disciplined musicianship,” she says. “My musical journey began at age five, and since then I have focused on deepening my understanding of jazz, expanding my improvisational language, and growing as a performer. As I continue to evolve, I hope to collaborate with inspiring musicians, share my sound with diverse audiences, and contribute meaningfully to the jazz community.”