Justin Poindexter
Americana Jazz Pioneer
Justin Poindexter seamlessly bridges the worlds of American roots music and sophisticated jazz improvisation. He is a celebrated guitarist and songwriter known for his work with the award-winning ensemble Silver City Bound.
About
Justin Poindexter is a Brooklyn-based guitarist, vocalist, and composer who co-founded the acclaimed roots-jazz group Silver City Bound (formerly The Amigos). Raised in North Carolina, he has performed at major international venues including Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center, serving as a cultural ambassador for the U.S. State Department.
Music Style
His music is a genre-defying blend of jazz, folk, and blues, characterized by intricate guitar fingerpicking and a narrative-driven songwriting approach.
Background
- Hometown
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Education
- Manhattan School of Music
- Instruments
- guitar, vocals
- Active
- 2000s-present
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