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Welcome to pianist and composer Justin Kauflin's official site, promoting jazz through education, live streaming and in concert.
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NEWS
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"
SHOWS
3/13/26 - GSA Jazz Night presents The Music of Coltrane & Davis, Norfolk VA
4/24/26 - Justin Kauflin Trio at Mezzrow, NYC
4/25/26 - Justin Kauflin Trio at Mezzrow, NYC
8/8/26 - Kauflin/Toomey Duo Pianos at Wells Theater, VA
Justin Kauflin presents
GSA JAZZ NIGHTS
The Jazz Night Concert Series, led 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 and his 4tet from Richmond, VA.
The Music of
March 13 at 7 pm
The Governor's School for the Arts, Norfolk VA
Miner Music Hall, 3rd floor
JAZZ OUTREACH
“They made our band room seem like the center of the jazz universe" VCU Jazz
"If you think you're having a rough day or can't escape whatever hole life has dug for you, Kauflin's worldview should give you a little perspective... his ringtone is 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' for God's sake" RogerEbert.com