Darren Heinrich is a Sydney-based organist, pianist and educator who holds a 1st class Honours degree in Jazz from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He has recently completed his PhD research in Jazz Organ Improvisation. His influences incorporate the entire spectrum of the Jazz idiom, from its earliest ragtime roots to modern jazz. He regularly gigs with his own trio and freelances with a wide variety of acts both locally and abroad.

Darren joined Virginia from Drive – Wenesday to talk about what he’ll be doing at the Con Jazz Festival and the musicians who will accompany him. You will also hear exclusive anecdotes about when he studied with Dr. Lonnie Smith and Tony Monaco !