Conun Pappas is a pianist and composer whose artistry is respected in multiple genres. He came to international recognition as a pianist with The Brianna Thomas Band and The Bridge Trio. In 2014, he received a Piano Legacy Award from the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. In addition to performing, he is also an active educator; working with organizations such as Carnegie Hall, The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. He also served as the musical director at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in the Bronx from 2014 -2019. As a composer, he was awarded a NPR Heavy Rotation Public Radio Song of 2013 with “125th and Broadway” along with placements on VH1, MTV, American Heroes Channel, Bravo, and Discovery Channel. In 2016, Conun received a Gambit 40 Under 40 Award for his bright and innovative work in the arts. His playing and compositions are firmly entrenched in the style and vocabulary of modern jazz, but his music and reach continues to expand categories.