Justin Kauflin Trio: Live Recording for Sam First Records

At 35 years young, Justin Kauflin has produced eight albums as a leader, appeared on 25+ albums as a sideman or guest artist, and recorded 48 original compositions for albums and film. It’s no surprise that Justin is a Quincy Jones Artist and a Yamaha artist.

While a student at William Paterson University in New Jersey, Justin not only had the great fortune of studying with piano icons Mulgrew Miller and Harold Mabern, but was also taken under the wings of legendary trumpeter, Clark Terry, who subsequently invited Justin to join his band. Justin's relationship with Mr. Terry was chronicled over the course of five years, setting the foundation for the award-winning film "Keep On Keepin' On", a documentary that even made the Oscar's Short List. And Clark Terry introduced Justin to legendary producer and music icon, Quincy Jones, who signed Justin for management with Quincy Jones Productions and has since…