A very special guest, Chico Pinheiro
Justin Kauflin, Chico Pinheiro, Jimmy MacBride and Evan Gregor performing at Zeiders American Dream Theater
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Jan 91 min
Justin Kauflin Trio Live at Sam First
My very first LIVE recorded album at Sam First Jazz will be available on January 12, 2024, Justin Kauflin Trio Live at Sam First will be...
Jan 11 min
Happy New Year!
Hope you’ve been able to enjoy a time of refreshment and revitalization as we enter into a New Year. I’m extremely grateful for all the...
Oct 24, 20231 min
Wow! Mexico!
Muchas Gracias! This was my first visit, and I’m a huge fan! I experienced such a warmth from everyone we encountered, enjoyed the...
Mar 9, 20222 min
Euro Tour & Recording
Greetings! I sincerely hope you are keeping happy and healthy wherever you might be. The world around us continues to boggle the mind,...
Jun 18, 20211 min
Jacob Collier, a rare gem
Justin Kauflin and Jacob Collier at the Fazioli showroom in Italy
Apr 15, 20211 min
Jazz, Diversity & Inclusion
Quincy Jones and Justin Kauflin talk about being US State Department Jazz Ambassadors
Jun 10, 20201 min
BLM
In light of recent events, I thought it a good idea to hit pause on updating my little video series. I've always felt it should go...
Jan 24, 20201 min
Out to the World
Not many folks are aware that my brother, Joe, is a seminarian. For the past 15 years, since high school, he has been doing missionary...
Dec 27, 20191 min
Dreams Change
Back in 2012, while my good buddy, Al Hicks was working on "Keep On Keepin' On," he asked if I might be interested in writing some temp...
Dec 16, 20191 min
Happy Holidays & Christmas Candy!
Greetings Everyone! I sincerely hope you all had a good Thanksgiving! I'm grateful to all who shared it with me and the Trio (Jimmy...
Dec 2, 20191 min
Gratitude: Staying grounded and thankful on the road
It has been quite the month, and I'm feeling particularly grateful today. I've gone from the Dominican Republic with Jimmy Macbride,...
Nov 19, 20192 min
DR Jazz, tributes & shows
Happy November! Hoping all the best for you as the Holiday season quickly approaches. I’m currently enjoying some quality time in VA...
Mar 27, 20191 min
CD Release Tour Recap
So incredibly thankful for every single person who came to check out the trio while we were on the road the last few months sharing music...
Feb 27, 20192 min
Jazz Forum w/Chico
Some years ago, on the way to a gig in VA, my teacher and friend, Jae Sinnett turned to me in the car and said, "I have something you...
Feb 3, 20192 min
Denmark Tour
In 2014, Billy Williams and I headed out to play at Denmark’s renowned jazz club Jazzhus Montmartre. We were to be joined by a Danish...
Nov 19, 20171 min
Studios-Europe-Studios!
Got in a few days rest after an amazing 3-month residency in Dubai! Then, it was back to Mastersound studios in VA Beach all week to put...
Aug 2, 20171 min
Residency in Dubai
Finally made it to Dubai...what a trip! Excited to be playing with Katie Thiroux and Matt Witek for a couple weeks at Quincy Jones' new...
Mar 13, 20172 min
Thank you Europe & Asia!
Well, I’m back from Europe and Asia where I’ve been touring the last three weeks with my trio. Once again, I’m blown away by the warmth...
Oct 10, 20162 min
October Spotlight: Hicks' Wedding, Duo Pianos w/Jeremy Siskind in NY, and Oscar Peterson
Al Hicks and Lex's Hawaii wedding, Playing on OP's personal Bosendorfer in Canada, and duo pianos with Jeremy Siskind in NY