“The Button Jar” (2026, Pyroclastic Records)

“Brooklyn based composer and pianist Yvonne Rogers’ is blending playful free improvisation and a burnished yet fearless approach to the piano. She uses subtle dissonances in rhythm and texture, combined with an elegant sense of restraint to develop fresh yet timeless pieces that speak a language all her own.”

—Hillary Carelli-Donnell, the Free Jazz Collective (Read the Full Article)

“Rogers leaves a mark. Whether it’s the inventiveness of her writing or the uniqueness of her piano voice, she stands out. This is more than a fresh arrival—it’s the birth of a new musical language. It’s got the potential to shape contemporary composition for years.”

—Thierry De Clemensat, Paris Move (Read the Full Article)

“Inquisitive and infectious charm… There is a very strong, no, make that tactile and present sense of place to Rogers work.”

—Mike Jurkovic, All About Jazz (Read the Full Article)