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Blind jazz pianist, composer & educator. Clark Terry protege. Quincy Jones collaborator. Dedicated to the music & the people it reaches

JAZZ PIANIST & COMPOSER

Justin Kauflin

 

"Kauflin's execution, his ability to ripple waves of notes from the keyboard flawlessly and evoke colorful meadows of sound - is unequivocally superb."

- DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE

Award-winning jazz pianist Justin Kauflin has released 10 albums and collaborated on over 40 projects. For a decade, he worked under Quincy Jones and has brought jazz to stages across 25+ countries. Losing his vision at age 11, Justin channeled that turning point into a life of extraordinary music, mentorship, and advocacy.

10           40+          25+          10

ALBUMS

COLLABORATIONS

COUNTRIES

YRS w/QUINCY JONES

Justin Kauflin by Eddie Williams Photography

LISTEN & BUY

Latest Releases

Upcoming Shows

12

APR

Sunday Stream

JK STUDIO

16

APR

Best of Tin Pan Alley

MILLER STUDIO, VA

24

APR

Justin Kauflin Trio

MEZZROW, NYC

"Besides loving teaching, he's passionate about helping our local jazz scene realize its full potential"​​​ - VEER MAGAZINE

"This is a musician who wants to do more than make you admire his virtuosity"​​​ - THE TIMES

FILM & MEDIA

Film & Scoring

"If you think you're having a rough day and can't escape whatever hole life has dug for you, Kauflin's worldview should give you a little perspective ..."

ROGEREBERT.COM (Keep On Keepin' On)

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