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The sophisticated improvisational jazz of Uri Caine earned critical acclaim for this pianist with an impressive adaptability to both the classical and modern composers. The versatility of his musical style is paralleled by the expanse of his musical knowledge from all eras and locales. As a pianist and writer, Caine is perhaps best known for his adept interpretation of Yiddish klezmer music and for "Mahler Revisited," a performance program that he devised and presented based on the works of Gustav Mahler. Caine, who studied musical composition from early adolescence, honed his talent as a college student after hours in the jazz clubs of Philadelphia. He is recognized primarily as a jazz pianist with a natural aptitude for the electronic piano. Critics marvel likewise at his original compositions and his ability to lead other musicians while performing.