Geoffrey Keezer
Keyboard Virtuoso
Geoffrey Keezer is a Grammy-nominated jazz pianist, composer, and arranger known for his prodigious technique, harmonic sophistication, and versatile improvisational style. He has collaborated with a diverse array of artists across jazz, classical, and world music genres.
About
Born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Geoffrey Keezer began playing piano at a young age and showed exceptional talent, attending the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and then Berklee College of Music. He gained significant recognition early in his career, joining Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers at the age of 18. Keezer has since released numerous acclaimed albums as a leader and is a highly sought-after sideman and collaborator, celebrated for his innovative contributions to contemporary jazz.
Music Style
His musical style ranges from hard-swinging post-bop to contemporary jazz, often incorporating elements of funk, R&B, and global rhythms. Keezer's playing is characterized by its technical brilliance, melodic ingenuity, and deep emotional resonance.
Background
- Hometown
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
- Education
- Berklee College of Music
- Instruments
- piano
- Active
- 1988-present
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Gillian Margot & Geoffrey Keezer w/ guest Yvonnick Prené
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Gillian Margot & Geoffrey Keezer w/ guest Yvonnick Prené
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Gillian Margot & Geoffrey Keezer
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