Quentin Walston

Quentin is an active composer, pianist, and music educator in the Washington DC area. He composes for piano and his jazz combo, blending memorable melodies and striking rhythms with adventurous improvisations. Quentin just released his new single, “Pipe Smoke”. Recorded with his trio, the song and improvisation captures Quentin’s dynamic writing and playing style. As music and jazz educator, Quentin spreads the joy of learning and playing music to individuals of all ages.

Quentin plays with the beat, off the beat, around the beat. And that’s just the beat. Melody, harmony, touch and feel are all fully developed and realized and paramount in every phrase…” -Keith Patterson, Clarke Monthly