Jazz with classical and gospel influences by piano virtuoso Justin Kauflin, one of the great discoveries of Quincy Jones and former protégé of Clark Terry.

On his most recent album Dedication, pianist Justin Kauflin pays tribute to his masters including Clark Terry and Mulgrew Miller. Alongside jazz the clean, disciplined compositions contain influences of European classical music and American gospel. Dedication was produced by Quincy Jones, the man behind the legendary albums of Michael Jackson.

Justin Kauflin lost his eyesight at age 11, which did not stop him to graduate summa cum laude as jazz pianist at William Paterson University in New Jersey. During his education Kauflin already played in the ensemble of jazz icon Clark Terry. With the trumpeter, who died earlier this year, Kauflin developed a special relationship which was recorded for the film documentary Keep On Keepin’ On.

‘His classical training is apparent in his delicate touch, clear articulation, and his ability to unspool long, graceful, improvised melodic lines’ (JazzTimes).

Afterwards DJ Shark Mots at the cafe with Ethno, Electro, Roots, Cool-Jazz & Blues.

 – – – Beautiful NTR documentary Keep on Keepin’ on (trailer) with Clark Terry, Quincy Jones and Justin Kauflin via Uitzendinggemist. – – –

The Bimhuis restaurant is open prior to the concert from 6.30 til 8.30PM (reservations via 020-7882158). After the concert, the Bimhuis Café is open (free entrance).

AFTERWARDS DJ SHARK MOTS AT THE CAFE

Justin Kauflin piano, Christopher Smith bas, Billy Williams drums