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Alfons Daiminger
12+ albums
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Alfons Daiminger, real name Julian Shore, is a pianist and composer originally from Narragansett, Rhode Island, and currently based in New York. He has released 11 singles as Alfons Daiminger, while his six albums are released under his real name. From a young age, Shore displayed a strong inclination towards music, inspired by his father's performances of Bach on their home piano. He began formal piano lessons early on and later studied with renowned educator Hal Crook during his teenage years. This led to him receiving a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music. During his time at Berklee, under the mentorship of Danilo Perez, he had the opportunity to participate in the Panama Jazz Festival, where he learned from esteemed musicians such as Wayne Shorter, Brian Blade, and John Patitucci. After graduating, Shore relocated to New York, where he quickly gained valuable performing experience as part of singer Gretchen Parlato's band. Together, they toured extensively across the United States and internationally, including notable performances at the Stockholm Jazz Festival in 2010. In 2012, Shore released his debut album, "Filaments," under his real name Julian Shore. The album featured acclaimed musicians such as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Noah Preminger, Tommy Crane, and Phil Donkin, and received critical acclaim. His second album, "Which Way Now?," released in 2016, further showcased his musical prowess and featured collaborations with artists including Gilad Hekselman, Dayna
