Biography
Kiefer is an American pianist, producer, and composer whose music bridges modern jazz, hip-hop production, and expressive solo piano traditions. His work has earned the rare distinction of being signed to both Stones Throw Records and Blue Note Records, two of the most influential labels in hip-hop and jazz, signaling his legitimacy and impact in both scenes. A Grammy Award–winning producer for his contributions to Malibu by Anderson .Paak, he has collaborated with artists including Dr. Dre, Kaytranada, De La Soul, Pete Rock, Terrace Martin, Kenny Beats, Walter Smith III, and Nate Smith. Drawing from influences ranging from Herbie Hancock to Los Angeles beat-makers like Madlib, Kiefer’s music balances technical sophistication with emotional immediacy, pairing lush harmony with minimalist, hypnotic grooves.
Videos
Kiefer “First Look” With Don Was
FATHERS – Live At Wonderland Park
SPOTLIGHT
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KIEFER “MEMORY BOMB”
By Tony Minvielle One of LA’s best kept musical secrets, Kiefer has been described as a musician who doesn’t play keys with his fingers, but with his soul, which just about sums up in as simple terms as possible the artistry of this truly gifted individual who has re-defined that happy place between jazz improvisation and hip-hop beat-making. His distinctive musical style, which he calls... read more
FATHERS • KENNETH BLUME • CARRTOONS • KIEFER • NATE SMITH
The first thing that hits you about FATHERS, the self-titled Blue Note debut by an all-star collective of groove-savvy producer-musicians, is how utterly perfect everything sounds. Not perfect as in sterile or clinical or even flawless, but perfect as in completely satisfying — digging into that jazz ideal between the excitement of invention and the comforts of brilliant song... read more
News
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KIEFER SHARES NEW SINGLE “BUSYFORYA” FROM HIS BLUE NOTE DEBUT
Kiefer has shared “BusyForYa” featuring Planet Giza and Shibo, a lyrical jazz-meets-hip-hop gem that is the third single to be revealed from Memory Bomb, the pianist’s solo debut for Blue Note Records which comes out Sept. 25. Produced with his collaborators Shibo and CARRTOONS, the album also features special... read more
KIEFER SHARES NEW SINGLE “MEMORY BOMB”
Kiefer has shared the wistful new single “Memory Bomb,” an evocative modern jazz dreamscape featuring Walter Smith III, Flanafi, and Shibo that is the title track of the pianist’s forthcoming Blue Note debut out Sept. 25. Memory Bomb was produced by Kiefer with Shibo and CARRTOONS and features an impressive cast... read more
KIEFER ANNOUNCES BLUE NOTE DEBUT “MEMORY BOMB” OUT SEPT. 25
Kiefer has announced the Sept. 25 release of Memory Bomb, the pianist’s solo debut for Blue Note Records which he produced with his longtime collaborators Shibo and CARRTOONS. The album—which is introduced today with the lead single “NewLevels NewDevils” featuring Tony Stone, Erick The Architect, and... read more
KIEFER ANNOUNCES FALL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Kiefer has announced a brand new run of fall North American tour dates that will kick off on October 1 following the debut of Over The Breaks, a new festival curated by the pianist/producer that will take place at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles on September 18-19 featuring a line-up that includes GENA (Karriem Riggins... read more
INTRODUCING FATHERS FEATURING KIEFER • CARRTOONS • NATE SMITH • KENNETH BLUME
Blue Note Records has announced the July 10 release of FATHERS, the self-titled debut by a collective of groove-savvy producer-musicians comprised of producer Kenny Beats, keyboardist Kiefer, bassist CARRTOONS, and drummer Nate Smith. The album is introduced today with the lead single “PEARL,” a marvel of... read more
KIEFER SIGNS TO BLUE NOTE & ANNOUNCES OVER THE BREAKS FESTIVAL
Blue Note Records has signed pianist and producer Kiefer who will release his debut solo album for the legendary jazz label this Fall. Kiefer has also announced Over The Breaks, a new festival he curates which will take place at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles on September 18-19 featuring a line-up that includes GENA... read more
Live Dates
Oct 13
Kiefer
Dazzle Denver, Denver United States
Oct 16
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Nectar Lounge, Seattle United States
Oct 17
Kiefer
Star Theater, Portland United States
Nov 01
Kiefer
Blue Note Tokyo, Tokyo Japan
Nov 02
Kiefer
Blue Note Tokyo, Tokyo Japan
Nov 03
Kiefer
Blue Note Tokyo, Tokyo Japan
