A portrait of composer and pianist Simon Lasky sitting in front of an open grand piano. The musician, with short blonde hair and wearing a grey button-up shirt with dark pants, sits with hands clasped, looking forward. The warm overhead lighting illuminates the piano keys and the polished wood interior of the instrument.Simon Lasky Credit: Photo by Jayne Drooger

Since 2021, has doled out cash as part of a “Creative Fellowship” program for homegrown artists.

Pianist and composer Simon Lasky got support last year, and in response, he created new works meant for New York musicians including saxophonist Lucas Pino, trumpeter Dave Smith, drummer Jimmy MacBride, and bassist Peter Slavov. On vocals for Lasky’s New York Quintet is his frequent collaborator, Allison Nash.

The troupe lets New Tampa get a taste of its fruit on Wednesday before a set at Palladium on Thursday.

Tickets to see the Simon Lasky New York Quintet featuring Allison Nash at New Tampa Performing Arts Center in Tampa on Wednesday, July 1 are still available and start at $30.

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This article appears in June 25 – July 01, 2026.

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