JUSTIN    KAUFLIN

COMING HOME (2018)

When I set out to write music for this project, my goal was to "paint" a picture with sound. It's my attempt at reverse engineering my visual experience into a sonic pallet, where the instruments and timbres are the different colored paints. The title "Coming Home" deals with the many ways I've experienced 'home' globally, and the compositions serve to illuminate the various emotions attached to each unique location -JK 

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"Every part of the process creating 'Coming Home' with Justin was magical... I'm hyped that people will get to journey into the mind of a truly unique artist and sonic storyteller."  -Derrick Hodge

SILENT NIGHT (2017)

One wonderful gift of music is that it allows all of us to take a break and reflect on the things that are most important. This little Christmas project is an invitation to join me in a moment of prayer and meditation. It is a collection of improvisations and arrangements centered on Christ, and I sincerely hope it can bring a bit of peace and respite to those kind enough to listen-JK

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"I'm so proud of Justin for creating this absolutely stunning Christmas album as a representation of his journey to find peace in any situation he encounters ..."  -Quincy Jones

SILENT NIGHT (2017)

One wonderful gift of music is that it allows all of us to take a break and reflect on the things that are most important. This little Christmas project is an invitation to join me in a moment of prayer and meditation. It is a collection of improvisations and arrangements centered on Christ, and I sincerely hope it can bring a bit of peace and respite to those kind enough to listen-JK

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"I'm so proud of Justin for creating this absolutely stunning Christmas album as a representation of his journey to find peace in any situation he encounters ..."  -Quincy Jones

DEDICATION (2015)

First and foremost, this album is dedicated to God who is at the center and source of the music I create.  And, to my incredible family, friends and teachers, for I am who I am, and where I am because of their love, support and guidance....I'm especially grateful for every second I was able to spend with the great Mulgrew Miller and his gentle, humble spirit. And, for Cee Tee, thank you for sharing your beauty and joy with the world-JK

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"...Kauflin favors a clarity of touch and ideas...His writing is also balanced, tempering post-bop intricacies with the assurances of the gospel church" -New York Times

INTRODUCING (2010)

Self-produced debut album - "Introducing is a testament to Kauflin's remarkable artistry, wisdom and faith. His sense of faith in himself, the power of music, as well as in God shines through on every track. So does his deep sense of humility & abundant passion for life"

-Tom Robotham, VEER

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"...Kauflin has immediately established himself as a stellar jazz player, composer, leader & producer...He has a touch and imagination that is immensely appealing..." -Jersey Jazz

CT & WP: A Perfect Match (2012)

1. Prof. C.T.

2. Buck's Business

3. Serenade to a Bus Seat

4. Digits

5. Dr. D.D.

6. Joonji

7. When My Dreamboat Comes Home

8. Perdido Line

9. Le Chat Qui Peche

Prof. Clark Terry - trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals
Brian McCarthy - alto saxophone
Stantawn Kendrick - tenor saxophone
Cameron MacManus - trombone
Justin Kauflin - piano
Nicholas Morrison - bass
Alan Hicks - drums
Guest: David Demsey - tenor sax on "Dr. D.D."

Keep On Keepin' On Soundtrack (2015)​

1. Dialog by Clark Terry/Letter to Justin/Exodus 

2. Brotherhood Of Man

3. Candy

4. Mumbles

5. Dialog by Clark Terry and Justin Kauflin/Mood Indigo

6. Harlem Air Shaft

7. Dialog by JK & CT/Breeze (Blow My Baby Back To Me)

8. Grammys Lifetime 

9. Girl Talk 

10. If I Had You 

11. Dreams Change

12. Jazz Conversations

SYNESTHESIA (2017)

“Young US pianist Justin Kauflin and Danish bassist Thomas Fonnesbaek share the neurological condition known as synesthesia, in which the senses become mixed. For the two musicians, this means experiencing sounds as colors with their minds' eyes.  -Jazz in Europe

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Available on Spotify, iTunes & Amazon

JUSTIN KAUFLIN LIVE (2014)

Exclusive solo live performance at EDYE Broad Stage, CA

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Free download on BandCamp

13. Michelle

14. Dialog by Justin Kauflin/My Biggest Enemy 

15. Jim

16. Dialog by Clark Terry and Justin Kauflin/What The Hell Time Is It?

17. Darkest Hour

18. Stardust (live in London)

19. Blee Blop Blues

20. Misty

21. Dialog/Farewell (Quincy Jones and Clark Terry)

22. I Remember Clifford 

23. Dialog by Quincy Jones and Clark Terry/Letter To Justin 

24. For Clark/Serenade to a Bus Seat (Live) (Justin Kauflin)

CHRISTMAS CANDY (2019)

As this is my first Christmas away from Candy girl, who is living full-time with my parents in VA, I wanted to dedicate this to her.  It's a few Christmas Classics in the solo piano format, but the thing I’m most proud of is the artwork so wonderfully done by my Goddaughter, Zoe (at age 5)!

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Available on Spotify, iTunes, BandCamp & Amazon