International music and arts society is happy to present Jazz by Sharik Hasan – pianist, composer, arranger on Friday 3rd July, 7.00 p.m. at the Alliance Francaise de Bangalore. Sharik Hasan started his tryst with the piano at the age of 5 and by 16, had completed the curriculum of the Royal School of Music, London. He went to the Untied States to attend Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music. In 2007, Hasan moved to Paris for two years to study at the Bill Evans Piano Academy where the young pianist integrated quickly into the jazz scene, playing in international festivals with his trio. He was subsequently awarded a scholarship to Berklee College of Music, where he was selected to be part of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute under the tutelage of Danilo Perez. he has performed at venues all the world including the Blue Note (New York), Panama Jazz Festival and Nancy Jazz Festival (France). Tickets at the Hall from 5.00 p.m onwards on the day of the concert.