Justin Kauflin Biography

Fast Facts

• After graduated from the Governor's School of Performing Arts as the valedictorian, he received a Presidential scholarship to attend William Paterson University
• Lost his vision to a rare eye disease, but adjusted by learning five grades of Braille and cane mobility
• After studying classical violin and piano for 10 years, he switched to jazz piano at the Governors School for Performing Arts
• At the age of 15, he started performing jazz professionally, notably with Jae Sinnett Trio
• Started studying the violin when he was 4 years old, and by the age of 6 was performing publicly
• His relationship with Cark Terry was documented in the award-winning film "Keep On Keepin' On․"
• Known for his association with famed jazz trumpeter Clark Terry, who took him under his wing in college and invited him to perform in the Clark Terry Ensemble