Artist Information
- Label: Independent
- Genre: Jazz
- Hometown: Waterford, Virginia
Biography
Heralded as “stunning” and “impeccable” by Clarke Monthly
Quentin Walston is an active composer, pianist, and music educator in Northern Virginia. He composes for piano and his jazz combo, blending memorable melodies and striking rhythms with adventurous improvisations. Recently, Quentin premiered his new suite for jazz trio. “The Good Book” based on his favorite passages in Scripture, highlights his development and role as a musician. Quentin is also involved in music and jazz education. Teaching lessons and classes to individuals of all ages, Quentin is excited to spread the joy of playing and learning music. To hear Quentin Walston and see his newest works, please follow him on Facebook, Spotify, and YouTube.
Sample Recordings and Video
Additional Info
Recordings
- “Play” – Quentin Walston – 2019
- “Introduction” Quentin Walston – 2017
- “Frame This” Podcast Theme – 2021
- “Clinical Gap” Podcast Theme – 2020
Artist/Composer Residencies
- Boysie Lowry Living Jazz Residency – 2015 & 2016
- Loudoun Arts COLLAB Artist Residency – 2020
- Catoctin School Of Music – Composer-In-Residence – present
Commissions and Large Works
- “Les Contes d’Hoffman” upcoming suite for sextet
- Jazz Video Series – Loudoun Jazz Society – 2021
- “The Good Book” – suite for trio – 2020
- “Loudoun Pastorale” – suite for quintet – 2020 – Loudoun Arts Council
- “It’s All Right With Me” – arrangement for JMU Jazz Ensemble – 2014
Notable Previous Venues Played
- Twins Jazz – Washington, D.C.
- Hamilton Live – Washington, D.C.
- The Queen Theater – Willmington, DE
- Cafe Museum – Passau, Germany
- The Barns Of Rose Hill – Berryville, VA
- Franklin Park Arts Center – Purcellville, VA
- Watermelon Parkfest – Berryville, VA
Press
Frame This Podcast: Quentin Walston
-Radio airplay: Washington D.C. WPFW 1/2021
-Radio airplay: Philadelphia WHYY 12/2020