Tonight, Bria brings along her favorite pianist, Mathis Picard, to the University of Richmond. With roots in France and Madagascar, and now based in New York City, Mathis brings a unique fusion of sound shaped by his diverse heritage. A Juilliard alumnus mentored by the legendary Kenny Barron, he is a Yamaha artist and a member of the Montreux Jazz Foundation. A recipient of ASCAP’s Next Generation of Songwriters, Mathis’s artistry continues to push jazz boundaries.