AWARD-WINNING ARTIST
Justin
Kauflin
PIANIST . COMPOSER . FILM SCORER . PRODUCER .
EDUCATOR . JAZZ AMBASSADOR . YAMAHA ARTIST
Award-winning jazz pianist blending post-bop and gospel influences, mentored by Quincy Jones and Clark Terry. Featured in the New York Times, DownBeat, The New Yorker, L.A. Times and The Times London. After losing his sight at age 11, he channeled that turning point into a life of extraordinary music, mentorship and advocacy.
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YRS W/QUINCY
Simply beautiful Cat. You can feel it in every note he plays
QUINCY JONES
THE ARTIST
A voice of rare
musical clarity
Justin Kauflin is an award-winning jazz pianist known for his clear touch and ideas, blending post-bop elements with the soulful influences of gospel music as highlighted by The New York Times. As leader, player, composer, and producer, he has released 10 recordings and collaborated on over 40 across music and film.
For a decade, he toured and worked under Quincy Jones and Quincy Jones Productions. After losing his sight at age 11, he has promoted technological accessibility for visually impaired musicians and producers, and is currently on faculty at the Governor's School for the Arts in Virginia, where he produces the "GSA Jazz Nights" concert series. He serves as a Jazz Ambassador for the U.S. State Department and is a Yamaha Artist.
In 2015, Justin performed on Oscar Peterson's personal Bösendorfer for Oscar, with Love, alongside 16 elite pianists. In 2024 he released his first vinyl live recording, Justin Kauflin Trio Live at Sam First, and the duo album Danish Rain with Thomas Fonnesbaek. During the pandemic, he pivoted to sound design and film scoring, creating original music for documentaries including Reflection: A Walk with Water, My Sister Liv, and Nespresso ads.
THE ARTIST
Performed & Recorded with
Ken Peplowski Steve Wilson Brian McCarthy James Saxsmo Gates Jeff Smith Roxy Coss Tim Green Stantawn Kendrick
Saxophonists
8 ARTISTS
Sheila Jordan Rene Martin Jacob Collier Katie Thiroux Liz Brydge Christie Dashiell Paul Marinaro Sahra Da Silva
Vocalists
8 ARTISTS
Thomas Fonnesbaek Derrick Hodge Dave Robaire Chris Smith Evan Gregor Phil Kuehn Michael Hawkins Mike Downes Rob Duguay Jimmy Masters Matt Hall Chris Funn Chris Brydge
Bassists
14 ARTISTS
Corey Fonville Billy Williams Mark Ferber Christian Euman Jimmy MacBride Cornelia Nilsson Jim Doxas Evan Sherman Al Hicks Nadav Snir-Zelnicker
Dummers
12 ARTISTS
Chico Pinheiro Alan Parker Matt Stevens Etan Haziza Ulf Wakenius
Guitarists
6 ARTISTS
Duo Pianists
6 ARTISTS
John Toomey
Jeremy Siskind
Gerald Clayton
Alfredo Rodriguez
Robi Botos
Clark Terry Quintet Clayton Brothers Quintet Katie Thiroux Trio Brian McCarthy Nonet Jae Sinnett Trio Songevity
Ensembles
6 GROUPS
Quincy Jones Clark Terry Mulgrew Miller Oscar Peterson
Legends
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WHAT THEY SAY
In their own words
He is a monster on the piano! And, one of the greatest people I know.
CLARK TERRY
A truly unique artist and sonic storyteller.
DERRICK HODGE
His spirit and spirituality shine through his playing ... beautiful!
MULGREW MILLER