MOZAMBIQUE
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Featuring the consistent groove of the Mozambique rhythm, this fiery tune is the first original composition released by Justin S Kinchen and his band.
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Recorded in Criteria Studios
Released October 20, 2022
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Justin S Kinchen - Trumpet
Kevin King - Tenor Sax
Devin Shaw - Piano
Aidan McCarthy - Bass
Jacob Smith - Drums
Family Reunion: A Tribute to Uncle Funkenstein
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Thirty Nine years ago, the biggest players in the Indianapolis jazz scene came together and recorded a project called “Uncle Funkenstein.” As a passing of the torch, he brought together members of the original recording and the new front runners on the Indy jazz scene for a revival of the project entitled “ Family Reunion: A Tribute to Uncle Funkenstein.”
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Recorded at Postal Recording Studios Released September 14, 2022
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Original music by Russell Webster
Performed and arranged by Justin S Kinchen
Trumpet - Justin S Kinchen
Trumpet - Clifford Ratliff
Tenor Saxophone - Rob Dixon
Piano/Hammond B3- Steve Jones
Bass - Bill Myers
Drums - Cassius Goens III
INSTAR
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Featuring Performances of Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances and Lili Boulanger’s Nocturne, Justin S Kinchen presents his debut violin album, Instar. Instar refers to the five stages of growth present in the life cycle of a butterfly. This project serves as the first stepping stone in his career and the start of an evolution for years to come.
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Recorded at Postal Recording Studios Released December 1, 2022
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Justin S Kinchen - Violin
Dr. Stephen Price - Piano
Painted Sky
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Painted Sky is an original ballad inspired by the sunsets back in Indiana. The piece is a sonic landscape for the listener to explore unbridled by the rush of time.
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Recorded at Criteria Studios
Released December 7, 2022
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Justin S Kinchen - Flugelhorn
Devin Shaw - Piano
Aidan McCarthy - Bass
Jacob Smith - Drums
Tidal Variance
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As Miami stands on the frontline of climate change, this documentary film sets out to answer what the future holds for us. Directed by Marin M. Yang, a senior majoring in Ecosystem Science & Policy and Geography, and produced by students from the University of Miami and Anant National University, this film is a breakout production from the global classroom developed by Professor Sanjeev Chatterjee of the University of Miami School of Communication. Justin S Kinchen composed the score for the documentary featuring original compositions for full symphonic orchestra, solo violin, and synthesized instruments.
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Premiered at Cosford Cinema
November 30, 2022
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Written and Directed by Marin M. Yang
Edited by Marin M. Yang and Eve Lu
Score by Justin S. Kinchen