From the calm shores of North Carolina to the highways of Los Angeles: Elijah Fox. A traveler across the piano keys, a sound architect who draws his own geography in the folds of jazz, impressionist harmonies, and psychedelic soul. For those who watch him on stage, it’s not just a concert — it’s a journey into the spirit of cities.
Roots and First Steps
Fox’s musical journey began in Durham, when he took up piano as a child. At the age of 11, he was mentored by Yusuf Salim — the legendary pianist who once shared the stage with Charlie Parker. He went on to study at Oberlin Conservatory, learning under masters such as Sullivan Fortner, Billy Hart, Dan Wall, and Gary Bartz. By the time he graduated in 2017, he had already stepped into the beating heart of New York’s live music scene.
From the Studio to the World
Elijah Fox is not only a live performer but also a prolific producer. His piano composition “East Village” echoed inside Drake and 21 Savage’s Major Distribution, reaching as far as the Billboard charts. Collaborations with SZA, J. Cole, Childish Gambino, Denzel Curry, Musiq Soulchild, Kali Uchis, and Tate McRae confirm that he is one of the unseen pulses of modern music.
Albums and Singles
- Ambient Works for the Highways of Los Angeles (2025): A 22-track ambient universe. It reflects the flowing night lights along the highways of Los Angeles, the rhythm of traffic, and the city’s contemplative solitude.
- Singles released in 2024: Cerulean Blue, Cassiopeia, São Paulo, Leblon, Factor, Lari. Each evokes a city, a sky, or an inner landscape.
- Notable 2025 collaboration: Moonlight Radiator (feat. Elijah Fox).
Tour: Improvised Solo Piano Tour Pt. 3
In 2026, Fox embarks on a European and Turkish tour in pursuit of improvisation. Each concert is a unique improvisation for that city; fleeting sounds flowing like a river.
Highlights from the tour:
- Jan 16 — TUR — Istanbul 🇹🇷
- Jan 18 — ITA — Rome 🇮🇹
- Jan 19 — ITA — Milano 🇮🇹
- Jan 20 — ITA — Bologna 🇮🇹
- Jan 22 — ESP — Barcelona 🇪🇸
- Jan 23 — ESP — Madrid 🇪🇸
- Jan 24 — ESP — Coruna 🇪🇸
- Jan 25 — ESP — Ourense 🇪🇸
- Jan 28 — UK — Southhampton 🇬🇧
- Jan 29 — UK — London 🇬🇧
- Jan 31 — CH — Fribourg 🇨🇭
- Feb 04 — GER — Berlin, 🇩🇪
- Feb 05 — SWE — Stockholm 🇸🇪
- Feb 06 — EST — Tallin 🇪🇪
- Feb 07 — FIN — Helsinki 🇫🇮
The Signature of Fox
Elijah Fox’s music blends the subtlety of jazz with the infinity of ambient and the warmth of neo-soul. Tracks like the TikTok-viral “Wyoming” or melodies born from his sample packs show that he is not just a pianist but a true architect of sound, a cartographer of emotions
Final note:
Elijah Fox is an experience that goes beyond a concert. Listening to him is like being carried away by piano tones under the glow of streetlamps in a city. In 2026, as he passes through Istanbul and across Europe, witnessing this sound traveler on stage means reconnecting with the spirit of the moment. In Fox’s hands, music is not just something you hear — it is something you live.
