Brooks Hartell has a BFA in Jazz Piano Performance from Mannes College of Music/The New School University. He currently resides in New York City where he performs at such notable jazz clubs as Small's, Mezzrow and Joe's Pub as well as playing  private events for the Pierre, The St. Regis and The Plaza hotels. Brooks spends part of his time here in Sun Valley during the winter and summer seasons performing in the Duchin Lounge at the Sun Valley Lodge.