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Luke Gillespie serves as Professor of Music in Jazz Studies at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, where he maintains an active dual career as a performer and educator specializing in jazz and classical piano. His international performance career spans over two dozen countries across five continents.
Education:
- Doctor of Music (D.M.), Indiana University, 1997
- Master of Music (M.M.), Indiana University, 1985
- Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Indiana University, 1979
Gillespie's research centers on jazz pedagogy and performance practice, with particular focus on harmonic voicings, improvisational frameworks, and cross-genre interpretation. His work bridges theoretical concepts with practical application through publications like Stylistic II/V7/I Voicings for Keyboardists and contributions to jazz education forums. He actively develops curricular materials for jazz camps and online education platforms.
His scholarly publications demonstrate consistent exploration of jazz appreciation methodologies and piano performance techniques, with recent work appearing in International Piano and DownBeat. These writings reflect his commitment to making complex musical concepts accessible to diverse audiences while maintaining academic rigor.
Awards:
- Best Performance, Indianapolis Jazz Festival Competition (1994)
- The Indianapolis Star Recognition (1993)
- Piano Concerto (Copland) Competition, Indiana University (1990)
Gillespie mentors emerging musicians through intensive jazz camps at Music for All, Shell Lake Arts Center, Interlochen Arts Center, and Indiana University. His 2024 OPEN STUDIO forum session on Diminished Pentatonics exemplifies his innovative approach to jazz education. Performance engagements with major ensembles like the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra provide ongoing professional development opportunities for students.
He maintains active artistic partnerships with the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra and Arts Center Jazz Collective, frequently recording and touring with these ensembles while integrating real-world experience into his pedagogy.
