Exhilarating jazz with unexpected turns and fearless improvisation.

Groundbreaking pianist and composer Jason Moran is one of the most visionary artists of his generation. His longtime trio, The Bandwagon—with bassist Tarus Mateen and drummer Nasheet Waits—is revered for its intuitive and bold interplay, that is rooted in tradition and fearless in its contemporary exploration of the genre.

A MacArthur Fellow and Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz, Moran is a 2025/26 Hop Resident Artist. He will spend time at the Hop engaging with students, faculty and the wider Dartmouth community. He also performs a solo concert celebrating the 125th birthday of Duke Ellington on January 21 as part of the Hop's reopening Recital Hall series.