Austin Bradford
AUSTIN BRADFORD is an exceptionally talented 9th grade student in Redding, CT. Austin began studying classical piano at age 5 and more recently, has studied jazz piano. He is the only student at John Read Middle School selected to participate in the Western Regional Jazz Band for three consecutive years (2021 to 2023). He is a frequent guest pianist at the First Church of Christ, Congregational in Redding; and has performed at numerous open mic venues and senior living facilities in the region. Ridgefield residents may have seen him busking on the street last summer. Austin enjoys playing jazz, classical, and rock music covers as well as his original compositions.