Sacramento Piano Day is excited to present a piano concert with three distinguished performers, all of whom embody love for music and for the piano.

Sterling Cozza

Sterling Cozza has been playing piano since he was 5 years old, and began studying jazz at age 12. He attended Rio Americano High School and began his private study with Joseph Gilman. Sterling went on to study at the Eastman School of Music under the tutelage of Harold Danko, Bill Dobbins, Gary Versace. In 2017, he had the honor of taking part in a tour of Japan with the Eastman Jazz Sextet, culminating in a performance at the Tokyo Jazz Festival. He currently resides in Sacramento, California where he is working in various projects, including his most recent album, "Letters Home."

Sterling's Website

​Jennifer Reason

Hailed as a pianist "in the league of Carnegie Hall," Jennifer Reason is a vibrant performer in consistent demand. She gave her first solo recital at the age of 5, and had acquired her first Staff Pianist position by the tender age of 12. She has since gone on to appear in solo and ensemble performances across Europe, the United States and Canada. Jennifer is an adept pianist and vocalist in a variety of genres. She is currently the Artistic Director for the Reconciliation Singers Voices of Peace, as well as the recently appointed Music Director of the Rogue Music Project. When not performing, Jennifer enjoys working as a freelance session player, as well as maintaining an accomplished private teaching studio. To round out her endeavors, you can hear her on Capitol Public Radio as the Midday Classical Host, 88.9FM.

Jennifer's Website

​Philip Howard

An award winning composer and pianist, Philip Howard is the founder of Sacramento Piano Day. With a background in writing music for film - Philip graduated with the highest honors in Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music  - he loves exploring and expressing the spaces in-between, taking listeners on a journey to familiar memories and new experiences. His debut album "Connected" was awarded a silver medal for outstanding achievement by the Global Music Awards. A firm believer in the benefits and importance of music education, Philip is proud to teach piano at the Natomas School of Music, in addition to his private studio.

Philip's Website