JUSTIN KAUFLIN
musician

Justin Kauflin is an award-winning jazz pianist and composer who "​favors a clarity of touch and ideas.  His writing is also balanced, tempering post bop tendencies with the assurances of the gospel church" (NY Times).  With 10 albums under his name and over 40 project contributions, he scored, and is featured in, the Oscar short-listed documentary "Keep On Keepin' On," which pays tribute to his mentor, the legendary Clark Terry.  Justin not only produces much of his own music but curates a Jazz Night concert series, offering free live jazz to the community, along with hosting live streams.  As a global performer, he integrates student workshops and serves as a Jazz Ambassador for the U.S. State Department, linking jazz education with the documentary.  In 2022, he joined the faculty at the Governor’s School for the Arts in Virginia.  Despite losing his vision at age 11, Justin has become an inspiring figure, overcoming challenges to follow his musical passion and working with organizations to enhance accessibility for visually impaired musicians. He has collaborated with Quincy Jones for a decade and performs with a variety of ensembles as a Yamaha Artist.