Jazz Piano Music Video

Official Music Video for "Dear Freddie" by Austin Kimble

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Jazz pianist Austin Kimble was on KXAN News Today to talk about his viral video and his [successful] Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for his new album.

     Kimble, who graduated from the University of Texas, plays both with a trio and his wife Kelsey.  His video, circulated during SXSW, drew well over 1 million views.  In it, Kimble and piano are seen all over Austin, playing at various iconic locations such as the Long Center for the Performing Arts, a cow pasture, the Lady Bird jogging trail and Pete's Dueling Piano Bar down on Sixth Street.  The music is a tribute to the late Freddie Hubbard.  

Originally published at KXAN.com: Saturday, 27 Apr 2013

Live performance by Austin Kimble on KXAN-TV (NBC Austin)

Encore performance by Austin Kimble on KXAN-TV (NBC Austin)

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Austin Kimble is a professional jazz pianist, music director, educator, and composer based in Austin, Texas.

Questions? Comments? Booking Inquiries?

Email Austin Kimble at austin2.0@gmail.com or Tweet @JazzAustin

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I conducted a phone interview earlier this evening with jazz pianist Robert Turner, who is returning to Los Angeles after three years of living and playing in Shanghai, China.  He is a talented jazz pianist that has played with many celebrity musicians including Natalie Cole, Mark Russo, The Temptations, and Stevie Wonder.

Robert spoke about growing up with gospel music and listening to Gene Harris, playing jazz in L.A., experiences in Shanghai, the Chinese documentary film in which he was just featured, upcoming projects, and more!  

Check back later this week for the full transcript of my hour spent with Robert Turner! In the meantime, please visit his website: http://www.robertturnerpiano.com/ 

Photo of Robert Turner, jazz pianist

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Austin Kimble is a professional jazz pianist, music director, educator, and composer based in Austin, Texas.

Questions? Comments? Booking Inquiries?

Email Austin Kimble at austin2.0@gmail.com or Tweet @JazzAustin