A gifted pianist and composer, Lynne Arriale is recognized for her sophisticated and elegant post-bop jazz. The winner of the 1993 International Great American Jazz Piano Competition, Arriale has released a string of highly regarded albums, including 1993's The Eyes Have it, 1997's The Long Road Home, and 2002's Inspiration. Although trio work is her forte, she has collaborated with guests, including trumpeter Randy Brecker on 2009's Nuance, saxophonist Bill McHenry on 2011's Convergence, and vocalist K.J. Denhert on 2020's Chimes of Freedom, the latter of which featured themes of social justice and showcased her originals alongside delicately rendered covers of songs by Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. More socially and politically conscious themes marked 2023's The Lights Are Always On, as evidenced by her song "The Notorious RBG," a tribute to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.