Geoff Keezer

Geoff Keezer
Born: Nov 21, 1970 in Eau Claire, WI
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Styles: Post-Bop, Hard Bop, Contemporary Jazz
Biography: Geoff Keezer was only 17 when he became the last pianist in Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers (1988-1990), a perfect gig for the talented hard bop musician who fit right in with the tradition of Horace Silver, Bobby Timmons, Cedar Walton, James Williams, and Benny Green. Since Blakey's death, Keezer has recorded ...Read full biography
Here and Now
Released: 1990
Label: Capitol
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Pianist Geoff Keezer, two months shy of his 21st birthday at the time of this session, sometimes recalls McCoy Tyner in his playing with touches of Herbie Hancock, although on a romping version of "Just ...Read full review
Wildcrafted-Live at the Dakota
Released: 2005
Label: MAXJAZZ
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Since he made his recording debut as a teenager, Geoff Keezer has consistently demonstrated a willingness to reshape familiar songs and explore a wide repertoire of music outside of standard fare. This ...Read full review
More Geoff Keezer albums: Main Albums (11)
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