Kenny Banks Jr. to Perform at All Saints Atlanta
The Atlanta pianist and composer will lead a jazz concert and Q&A session on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m.
By Naomi Tesfaye ·
Kenny Banks Jr. will take the stage at All Saints Atlanta on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. for a live jazz performance. The event, titled an evening with the pianist, marks his latest appearance in his home city.
Banks is an Atlanta-based composer and arranger who has worked with major names in the music industry. He is a Yamaha-endorsed artist and a finalist in the 2019 American Pianists Awards jazz competition. His musical style mixes jazz with gospel, blues, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and hip-hop.
He began playing piano at age seven under the instruction of his father, jazz pianist Kenny Banks Sr., and his mother, a church music director. His touring history includes collaborations with Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling, trumpeter Theo Croker, vibraphonist Stefon Harris, and Jazzmeia Horn. He has also performed with Lizz Wright, Russell Gunn, Jennifer Holliday, India.Arie, and the late Phife Dawg.
Banks has played at prominent venues such as the Blue Note and Dizzy's Club in New York City. He has also contributed to film and television scores, including work on HBO's Bessie, Jacob's Ladder, Star, Married to Medicine, and the Genius: Aretha series.
The All Saints Atlanta concert will feature a question and answer session with the artist, followed by a reception. Tickets and additional information are available for purchase.
