Johnny King
Cerebral Post-Bop Architect
A sophisticated pianist and author who balances high-level law with a career as one of New York’s premier hard-bop stylists.
About
A prominent figure in the 1990s New York jazz scene, Jonny King is an acclaimed pianist and composer who has performed with Joshua Redman and Eddie Harris. He is the author of the influential primer 'What Jazz Is' and maintains a parallel career as a leading intellectual property attorney.
Music Style
King’s style features a propulsive rhythmic drive and complex harmonic structures, influenced by the lineages of McCoy Tyner and Mulgrew Miller while maintaining a distinctively modern voice.
Background
- Hometown
- New York City, NY
- Instruments
- piano
- Active
- 1980s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Mulgrew Miller, Joshua Redman — you'll love this artist
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Johnny King's next NYC show is Thursday, August 13 at The Django.