Izzy Chase
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Accomplished freelance pianist, organist, and studio musician. Cross-genre collaborator and sought after sideperson. Songwriter bringing story and melody to stages across New Orleans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Debut Album
Self
New Orleans, Louisiana
12.2025 - Current
- Currently recording debut album of original music at Pigeon Town Sounds in New Orleans
- Album includes 9 songs, 8 of which were recorded with a band and one arranged for synthesizer
- Featured artists include Carter Wilkinson, Tucker Godbold, Renee Gros, Rodney Weber, Rob Florence, and Eli Wittmann
- Release planned for early 2027
Touring Musician
Kota Dosa
New Orleans, Louisiana
05.2025 - Current
- Perform on stages across the country as organist, keyboardist, and vocalist
- Waterfront Blues Fest (Main stage 2025, Blues cruise 2026)
- High Sierra Music Festival Vaudeville stage (2025, 2026)
- Opened for the Soul Rebels at Tipitina's (2025, 2026)
- Bimonthly residency at Blue Nile
- Recording an EP in November 2026
- Recording an album in January 2027
Bandleader
Various Employers
New Orleans, Louisiana
10.2024 - Current
- Performed original music and arrangements at the Maple Leaf Bar in May of 2026
- Performed with piano trio at Loyola University New Orlean's Jazz Underground series in Oct 2026, featuring Marion Mallard on Bass and Gerald Watkins on drums
- other performances include Cafe Instanbul, Carrolton Station, and Gasa Gasa
Church Organist
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2024 - Current
- Performs worship music every Sunday with the choir
- Rehearsal with choir every Saturday
- Performances for special events including the annuel LWML tea and church
Studio Musician
Various Artists
New Orleans, LA
05.2024 - Current
- Recorded piano and organ parts on 10 songs for the Crowe Boys at Marigny Studios (Oct 2026)
- Recorded piano at Pigeon Town Sounds on a song for singer-songwriter Tuck Ryan (Sept 2026)
- Recorded organ on a song for LA based singer-songwriter Linus Hablot (Sept 2026)
- Recorded piano on Matt Perrone's debut album "Making Space" at Marigny Studios, released in Dec 2024
- Recorded piano on Zac Bronson's big band EP "Resilience" featuring the orignal compositions of New Orleans based composer and educator John Mahoney. Released in June 2024
Freelance Musician
Various Employers
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2021 - Current
- Hired for gigs at Jazz and Heritage Festival, Funk Fest, French Quarter Festival, The Spotted Cat, Blue Nile, the Maple Leaf, Tiptina's, Snug Harbor, and more
- Performing with artists including Wess "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Quiana Lynell, Amina Scott, Steve Lands, Trumpet Mafia, James Jordan, Ten Spencer, Renee Gros, Billy Iuso and more
Clinician
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
07.2025 - 07.2025
- performed with 2025 Sisters in Jazz cohort for camp atendees and faculty
- taught a masterclass to campers on the subject of jazz improvisation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Studies
Loyola University, New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-2025
Skills
- piano performance
- organ performance
- studio musician
- writing/arranging for small ensemble
- songwriting
- worship music
- jazz improvisation
Timeline
Debut Album
Self
12.2025 - Current
Clinician
University of North Texas
07.2025 - 07.2025
Touring Musician
Kota Dosa
05.2025 - Current
Bandleader
Various Employers
10.2024 - Current
Church Organist
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
08.2024 - Current
Studio Musician
Various Artists
05.2024 - Current
Freelance Musician
Various Employers
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Studies
Loyola University, New Orleans