Kiefer

A soulful jazz keyboardist and producer, Kiefer Shackelford, aka Kiefer, has earned praise for his cross-genre, hip-hop-influenced aesthetic. Based in Los Angeles, he emerged in 2017 with his independent debut, Kickinit Alone. The album found him embracing a hip-hop and R&B vibe that eschewed samples in favor of nuanced jazz harmonies and improvisation. Prior to breaking through on his own, he had worked with such Southern California luminaries as Abraham Laboriel, Gilbert Castellanos, and Rob Thorsen. He has also collaborated in the studio on hip-hop projects with MNDSGN, Jon...