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Musician

Pianist Kenny Banks Jr., a resident of Atlanta, GA has earned a reputation as one of the most dynamic jazz artists in the Southeast. Kenny was a finalist in the 2019 American Pianists Awards jazz competition and performed to great acclaim in solo and trio formats.

Kenny has traveled abroad performing and recording around the world with a wide variety of artists in the jazz, gospel, Afro-Cuban and hip-hop scenes. These artists include Kurt Elling, Keyon Harrold, Jazzmeia Horn, Theo Croker, Jeff Tain Watts, Russell Malone, Gerald Albright, Charlie Hunter, Jennifer Holliday, David Sanchez, Kim Burrell, Dottie Peoples, Phiife from “A Tribe Called Quest”, Eight Ball & MJG and Queen Latifah.

Album

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

A Conversation with Henry Conerway III

by UDEiGWE
December 2, 2018

Drummer, Henry Conerway III's new album is entitled With Pride for Dignity. The songs on this album come together to tell a very relatable American musical story. The execution of each song is edgy, yet the musicians made sure to adhere to the tradition of jazz. The album features pianist Kenny Banks, Jr., bassist Kevin Smith, ...

Article: Album Review

Darren English: Imagine Nation

Read "Imagine Nation" reviewed by Mark Sullivan

by Mark Sullivan
May 9, 2016

South African trumpeter Darren English (now living in Atlanta) makes an impressive debut on Imagine Nation, a mix of originals and standards. The album's centerpiece is formed by three compositions that are part of a suite paying tribute to freedom fighter Nelson Mandela. The title tune opens the album, an anthemic piece played by English with ...