Frank Kimbrough

Frank Kimbrough was a highly respected jazz pianist and composer known for his elegant touch, expressive playing, and a deep sense of musical intuition. He emerged from the New York jazz scene in the 1980s and gained recognition as a founding member of the Jazz Composers Collective and as a longtime member of the Maria Schneider Orchestra. His style blended lyricism with a thoughtful, modern sensibility influenced by greats such as Bill Evans, Paul Bley, and Thelonious Monk.

Over the years, Kimbrough released a wide range of acclaimed recordings, both as a leader and collaborator, including albums like The Call, Solstice, and Ancestors. One of his most ambitious projects was Monk’s Dreams: The Complete Compositions of Thelonious Sphere Monk, a six-CD box set that demonstrated both his deep reverence for Monk and his own imaginative voice. Beyond performing, Kimbrough was also a passionate educator, serving on the faculty at the Juilliard School, where he mentored a new generation of jazz artists.

Genres

Jazz

Hard Bop

Contemporary Jazz

Jazz Fusion

Avant-garde Jazz

Big Band

Post-bop

Experimental Jazz

Piano Jazz

Improvised Music

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Latest Release

The Call

Frank Kimbrough

Album - 10 Tracks - Released May 2, 2025