Quentin Walston is an active pianist, educator, and founder of This Is Jazz, a company dedicated to jazz appreciation and education. He helps bring jazz into classrooms and lessons throughout the country by equipping educators with his book “How to Teach Jazz & Improvisation.” He is a Virginia Commission for the Arts “Teaching Artist” & Maryland State Arts Council “Touring Artist” with over a decade of professional teaching and performing experience.
Quentin Walston performs with his jazz trio and as a solo pianist, blending memorable melodies and striking rhythms with adventurous improvisations. As a composer, he has recorded and released original music such as his album “Retro Future” and has had his music featured on NPR, PBS, and multiple radio stations & podcasts. Quentin gives workshops & seminars for all ages on jazz, composition, and music history, bringing a passion to jazz performance and education in any setting, classroom or concert hall. He also reaches millions of people online through his jazz appreciation channels on social media.