Quentin Walston is an active composer, pianist, and music educator from the Washington DC area. He performs with his jazz trio and as a solo pianist, blending memorable melodies and striking rhythms with adventurous improvisations. His original music has been featured on NPR, PBS, and multiple radio stations and podcasts. He is a Virginia Commission for the Arts “Teaching Artist” with a Jazz Studies degree from James Madison University and has over ten years of professional teaching and performing experience.  As a music and jazz educator, Quentin spreads the joy of learning and playing music to individuals of all ages.

Quentin Walston released his first jazz EP, “Introduction”, in 2017.  This debut recording of jazz standards, performed solo and trio, displayed his arranging and improvisation style.  In 2021, Quentin released "The Good Book Suite", composed entirely for his trio. Inspired by his faith, the suite covers a huge musical landscape. Wonderful builds and interplay between the trio are found in the biggest and boldest moments to the most quietly intimate passages.

Since then, Quentin has released multiple singles, such as the Thelonious Monk inspired solo piano piece "Fat Monk".  In August of 2023, Quentin released "Off Menu", a trio recording that points to the new direction Quentin is taking his music.  Filled with a joyous frenzy of soloing and interplay between the trio, the Quentin Walston Trio is excited fro his next full album to come in April 2024!  Preorder this album on vinyl in the store, or by clicking here!

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