Keyon Harrold

Introduction to Keyon Harrold

Although a protege of Wynton Marsalis, he and Harrold are different players. Keyon blends the reflections of Miles Davis with the attitude of Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah to form something relevant and cool. And it is this sound, honed yet raw, that announces Keyon Harrold onto the scene, not as a sideman, but a serious player among equals," says ALL ABOUT JAZZ (Album Review of 'The Musician').

Live Performance Recognition

"The heart and soul of Keyon Harrold, jazz trumpeter par excellence...shone brightly on the Ronnie Scott's stage, showing not just a charismatic persona, but talent aplenty and, most of all, a humble heart," stated JAZZ IN EUROPE (Live Performance Review).

Achievements and Collaborations

GRAMMY® Award-Winning Jazz Trumpeter & Composer KEYON HARROLD won wide acclaim for his trumpet performances in Don Cheadle's Miles Davis biopic "Miles Ahead". Harrold's first major gig was with Common. Soon he was performing with stars like Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, Beyonce, Rihanna, and Eminem.

Harrold's most recent critically acclaimed album 'The Mugician' is sweeping and cinematic, the music draws on elements of Jazz, Classical, Rock, Blues & Hip Hop to create something uniquely modern, unmistakably American. LONDON JAZZ NEWS claims it is "a superb release".

Critical Acclaim

"Keyon Harrold, a scorching trumpeter..." raves the NEW YORK TIMES. "The future of the Trumpet," says WYNTON MARSALIS.

Notable Collaborations

Harrold has also performed/toured/recorded with Dr. Lonnie Smith, David Sanborn, Joss Stone, Gregory Porter, Eric Krasno, Karl Denson, and Herbie Hancock.