Kenny Banks, Jr. - Feed Your Senses Virtual Concert

Pianist Kenny Banks Jr., a resident of Atlanta, has earned a reputation as one of the most dynamic jazz artists in the Southeast. Kenny was a finalist in the 2019 American Pianists Awards jazz competition and performed to great acclaim in solo and trio formats, as well as with Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling.
Along with Kurt Elling, Kenny has traveled abroad performing and recording around the world with a wide variety of artists in the jazz, gospel, R&B, and hip-hop scenes such as Jennifer Holiday, Jazzmeia Horn, Theo Croker, Dionne Farris, Kenny Lattimore, Queen Latifah and Phife dog of “A Tribe Called Quest”.
Kenny is noted for his blended technique in mixing jazz and gospel styles. Downbeat Magazine describes his playing as “gospel and blues-infused” and calls his arrangements “thrilling, modern and surprising.” Jazziz Magazine notes his “deeply embodied gospel and soul roots” with “supple phrasing and effortless command of late 20th century harmony.”
Kenny Banks Jr expresses himself compositionally from a broad range of music. KJO’s Live at Lucille’s states, “His music is at once sophisticated, spirited, spontaneous and brilliantly executed.” “Embrace the sound” says Kenny. “This way of thinking aids me in my approach, helping me to view situations from a state of optimism, on and off the bandstand.”

[@tcharlyy]

Amazing. I love the little Scott Joplin little chunks perfectly inserted

[@jacknovotny8825]

You’ve come a long way since I heard you in Columbus, OH with Dr. Mark Lomax. Hip compositions!

[@777morgan3]

many a great musician's left us in 20 and the start of 21 Chick Corea, Ray Nance , Wallace Roney, Ellis Marcellus, Annie Ross to name a few oh Jimmy Heath not to be forgotten. The music lives on thru KENNY BANKS JR.

[@jacknovotny8825]

Dig the Trio

[@lbamusic]

I find him to be musical, inspiring, imaginative, and outrageously talented! He's pushing me back to practicing longer after playing steadily for 76 years!

[@amotinyabongo5659]

I've been back on the 88's for 14 months after being off for over 40 years. I let nay-sayers steal my joy. Never again. This guy is hittin real hard, so I listen AND practice, Amen???

[@user-mirastep]

Sincerely... Full drive =) Gorgeos improvisation! How many talented people our planet has?! Good luck in yours creative experience!

[@melanyedixon893]

Beautiful! So proud of you Kenny Jr.

[@hoopinsane9316]

you guys need more attention on social media for sure!!!

[@cleberapollo3473]

Amazing ❤️

[@jackjonesdrums42]

These guys are amazing.

[@JoeLinux2000]

He's the Robin WIlliams of piano.