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Quincy Jones & Justin Kauflin chatting

Justin Kauflin is an award-winning “jazz pianist who favors a clarity of touch and ideas...his writing is balanced tempering post-bop intricacies with the assurances of the gospel church-New York Times.   As leader, player, composer and producer, Justin has released 10 albums to date. In 2014, he scored and appeared in "Keep On Keepin' On," the acclaimed documentary highlighting jazz legend Clark Terry, and was signed for management by music icon, Quincy Jones. He performs worldwide and is a Yamaha Artist.

EDUCATOR AMBASSADOR ADVOCATE

Justin is an instructor at the Governor's School for the Arts in Virginia and has taught at jazz festivals nationwide. As a Jazz Ambassador for the US State Department, he shares the documentary "Keep On Keepin' On" and conducts global jazz workshops.

John Clayton and Justin Kauflin.

As a recipient of the Kennedy Center VSA International Young Soloist award, he advocates for disability awareness and demonstrates accessible products for blind musicians. ACCESIBILITY NEWS >

PRODUCER

Justin has independently produced multiple albums and launched live stream shows, including Wednesday Night HangsJK's Jukebox, Christmas Marathons, Sunday Hymns & Things, and JK's Playground which explores virtual studio technology.  LIVE STREAMS >

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His latest endeavor involves curating a jazz concert series featuring top regional jazz musicians, offering students and the community a free, intimate concert experience.

PIANIST  COMPOSER 

FILM SCORER

Justin has released 10 albums as a leader, musician, and composer, and contributed to over 35 albums as sideman. His recent works include a duo album with Danish bassist Thomas Fonnesbaek, Danish Rain and his first live recording, Live at Sam First.

JUSTIN KAUFLIN TRIO

Live at Sam First (2024)

Reflection of treetops and clouds in the Seine River

Justin has also composed original soundtracks for trailers, advertisements, films, and several impactful documentaries. FILM SCORES >

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