Contemporary jazz keyboardist and recording artist LAO TIZER captivates audiences of all ages and musical tastes. Tizer has been proclaimed “an independent artist with all the right moves” and “a torchbearer for the new generation of contemporary jazz.” He was nominated “Best New Artist of the Year” at the National Smooth Jazz Awards and has appeared at the nation’s premier musical events alongside artists including Isaac Hayes, Boney James, Wayne Shorter, George Benson, The Rippingtons, Bruce Hornsby, Jethro Tull, and Spyro Gyra. Tizer’s recordings have sold over 70,000 copies and charted and received acclaim in the industry’s most respected publications. His music can be heard on radio and television airwaves across the country. His talents continue to evolve and command attention.