Will Kjeer
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About
Will Kjeer is a young jazz pianist who began performing professionally while still a teen in Minneapolis. He has since appeared on stages from Los Angeles to New York and has performed with artists including Dave King, Jerry Bergonzi and Adam Nussbaum. A winner of the Ravinia Bridges Composition Competition, Kjeer's original music pulls from a wide array of genres including classical, jazz, folk, and rock. In addition to his busy performance schedule, Kjeer is currently pursuing a Masters degree at the Juilliard School in New York.
Trivia
Will Kjeer was a winner of the 2019 Yamaha Young Performing Artist competition. Will Kjeer attended Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead residency program (2017) and Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute (2016). Will Kjeer was a member of the Minneapolis based indie funk band, Dilly Dally Alley.
Early Life
A native of Minnesota, Will Kjeer grew up in St. Paul. He attended high school at the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists as well as studying at the Interlochen Arts Academy. While still in high school, Kjeer performed with the Dakota Combo, Minnesota Youth Jazz Bands, and was a Youth Artist in Residence for the PipJazz Foundation. After completing high school, he went on to study at California Institute of the Arts graduating with a BFA in Music in 2019.
Will Kjeer Solos
2019
Piano solo - Martha's Prize - 2019
4/4 swing in E♭ major at 208 BPM