ABOUT
Jazz pianist Justin Kauflin is an accomplished performer and composer, having released ten albums as leader, composed original score for documentaries and collaborated on over 40 music & film projects. Currently, Justin teaches at the Governor's School for the Arts, produces a free jazz concert series, hosts live streams, serves as Jazz Ambassador for the U.S. State Department and continues to tour stateside and abroad. Losing his sight at age 11, Justin works with companies to improve technological accessibility for visually-impaired musicians and producers.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
LIVE STREAMS
PLAYLISTS
WTKR
Award winning local jazz musician treasures time with Grammy greats
"The enriching experience at the Governor’s School stayed with him, and he accepted a teaching position ... he realized he had an opportunity to share what he’d learned from people such as Clark Terry, Quincy Jones and Mulgrew Miller"
(Robert Glasper, Quincy Jones, Derrick Hodge, Justin Kauflin, Candy & QJP - photo by Adam Hart)
CONCERT SERIES
The Jazz Night Concert Series, curated and produced by Justin Kauflin, offers free intimate performances by top musicians for students and the community. In its third year, Justin aims to feature artists from beyond the Hampton Roads area. Support this initiative below.
The next JAZZ NIGHT features GSA alum Billy Williams The Music of Coltrane and Davis on March 13 at 7, Governor's School Miner Music Hall, 3rd FL