[This text has been translated electronically.] The American pianist and composer Cory Smythe is not only known for his inventive jazz improvisations, but also as a sought-after chamber musician and pioneer of contemporary music. He has worked closely with pioneering artists such as Hilary Hahn, Ingrid Laubrock and the multidisciplinary composer Anthony Braxton. He has received numerous commissions from institutions such as the Banff Center for the Arts and the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra. With Hilary Hahn, he also received a Grammy Award for their joint work.