Michael Pellara brings decades of virtuoistic piano sensibilities to every stage and classroom he graces. The long-time educator at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and Offbeat Lifetime Achievement Award winner is an accomplished composer and performer, with a repertoire that ranges from standards to his own tunes to tributes, such as his recent headlining homage to Bill Evans. His most recent release, the 2023 “Carnival,” is a celebration of the jazz piano form performed by a consummate artist.