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Kenny Banks - pianist, composer, arranger and performer who slips effortlessly among musical styles while retaining his own distinct sound. This Columbus Ohio native has been studying and playing since the age of seven. He first developed his gift through the church, which led him to study music at Central State University. Following graduation, Kenny taught vocal music in the Columbus Public Schools before pursuing his dreams by touring as a clinician, keyboardist, musical director and producer across the United States and other parts of the world.

Kenny has appeared on BET and the Image Awards. He has performed at the inauguration and the United Nations Ceremony for President Barack Obama and appeared in such notable places as Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Philharmonie in Berlin. Kenny has also appeared in movie scenes from Tyler Perry's "The Family That Preys"and has a composition entitled "Hello Love" on the GMC movie "Raising Izzie". Among his many high profile performing credits are appearances with Earl Klugh, Kenny Garrett, Wess Anderson, Russell Gunn, Lizz Wright, Rene Marie, Kevin Mahogany, Kurt Whalum, Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood, Jennifer Holiday, Aretha Franklin and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Kenny received his Master's degree in Jazz Studies at Georgia State University. He currently resides in Atlanta with his wife (Angelia) and three children (Kenny Jr., Sydney and Sasha).

Album

Nearness

By Lizz Wright

Label: Blues & Greens Records and Candid Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: The Nearness Of You; Jazz Ain’t Nothin’ But Soul; Soon I Will Be Done; Hold On; All The Things You Are; Amazing Grace; Just You, Just Me; Hold Me; How I Got Over; Deep River; Circling

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This Is Now

By Pete Mills

Label: Mighty Ernie Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: This is Now; Sunset STX; Daddies; Up to Go Down; Bird Lives; Exit Strategy; 3 Kisses; Don't Stomp on My Dream; Window Shopping; Sliver of Silver; Boubar; U.M.M.G.

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Interpretations of Thelonious Monk by Max Roach, Leon Thomas, Wynton Marsalis, Others

by David W. Daniels
October 27, 2026

In addition to the musicians named, new music is featured by Vanisha Gould, Steve Davis, and a Charles Tolliver reissue. Playlist Grachan Moncur III “Monk In Wonderland" from Exploration (Capri) 00:00 Thelonious Monk “Bye-Ya (Live)" from Monk (Live) (Gearbox) 8:40 Sonny Rollins “Autumn Nocturne" from The Standard Sonny Rollins (RCA Victor) 18:18 Dinah Washington ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Classics from John Coltrane, Horace Silver, Others; New Music from Christine Tobin, Bobby Watson, Carmen Lundy and More

by David W. Daniels
October 6, 2026

In addition to the artists in the title, this edition of Exploration honors the birthdays of Patrice Rushen, Dave Holland, Jean-Luc Ponty, and others. Playlist Charles McPherson “Explorations" from McPherson's Mood (Prestige) 00:00 John Coltrane “Naima (Take 1)" from Blue World (Impulse!/Verve Label Group) 7:50 Miles Davis “A Night In Tunisia" from The Musings ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Keyboard Special Featuring Joe Alterman, Tyrone Jackson, Kenny Banks Jr, And More

by David W. Daniels
August 4, 2026

In addition to the named keyboardists in the title, the show includes Atlanta musicians Kenny Banks Sr, Mary Lou Williams, and others. Also keyboardists Peter Johnstone, Geri Allen, Larry Young, and more. Playlist Lonnie Liston Smith “Explorations" from Loveland (Columbia) 0:00 Joe Alterman “You Can't Go Home Again" from The Living Room Sessions Vol. ...

Article: In Pictures

Lizz Wright at Warsaw Summer Jazz Days

by Marek J. Śmietański
July 21, 2026

A collection of photos from the Lizz Wright concert at Club Stodoła in Warsaw on July 2, 2026 featuring Kyle Miles, Marlon Patton, Adam Levy and Kenny Banks. Other photo reports from the same festival: Tomoki Sanders at Warsaw Summer Jazz Days, Adrian Younge at Warsaw Summer Jazz Days, Jowee Omicil at Warsaw Summer ...

Album

Shadow

By Lizz Wright

Label: Blues & Greens
Released: 2024
Track listing: Sparrow; Your Love; Root Of Mercy; Sweet Feeling; This Way; Lost In The Valley; I Concentrate On You; Circling; No More Will I Run; Who Knows Where The Time Goes; I Made A Lovers Prayer.

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Legacy

By Tony Hightower

Label: Hightower Legacy Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Can't Hide Love; The Doll Gee Baby, Ain't It Good To You Rendezvous All To The Good Plain Jane Need You The Gift Love and Happiness Here's To Life