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The Kimbles

Austin, Texas, United States | SELF

Austin, Texas, United States | SELF
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"“Neat very neat...that was beautiful. Dear Freddie, it's called, by Austin Kimble. ”"

“Neat very neat...that was beautiful. Dear Freddie, it's called, by Austin Kimble. ” - Rodger C. Brown - KAZI 88.7 FM Austin, Texas


"“Neat very neat...that was beautiful. Dear Freddie, it's called, by Austin Kimble. ”"

“Neat very neat...that was beautiful. Dear Freddie, it's called, by Austin Kimble. ” - Rodger C. Brown - KAZI 88.7 FM Austin, Texas


"“No one will ever send [Austin] hate mail for playing piano like that”"

“No one will ever send [Austin] hate mail for playing piano like that” - Bob Fonseca - The Dudley & Bob Morning Show, KLBJ 93.7 FM Austin, Texas


"“No one will ever send [Austin] hate mail for playing piano like that”"

“No one will ever send [Austin] hate mail for playing piano like that” - Bob Fonseca - The Dudley & Bob Morning Show, KLBJ 93.7 FM Austin, Texas


"“You guys were the most skilled individual musicians of the whole event in my opinion”"

“You guys were the most skilled individual musicians of the whole event in my opinion.” - Josh Robins, Former Events Coordinator, Austin Music Foundation


"“You guys were the most skilled individual musicians of the whole event in my opinion”"

“You guys were the most skilled individual musicians of the whole event in my opinion.” - Josh Robins, Former Events Coordinator, Austin Music Foundation


""My word! That guy is magic on the keyboard.""

"My word! That guy is magic on the keyboard." - John Aielli, host of 'Eklektikos' - KUTX 98.9 FM


"Local jazz pianist Kickstarts album"

Kimble's YouTube video draws 1M+ views

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Jazz pianist Austin Kimble was on KXAN News Today to talk about his viral video and his new Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for his new album.

Kimble, who graduated from the University of Texas, plays both with a trio and his wife Kelsey. His video , circulated during SXSW, drew well over 1 million views. In it, Kimble and piano are seen all over Austin, playing at various iconic locations such as the Long Center for the Performing Arts, a cow pasture, the Lady Bird jogging trail and Pete's Dueling Piano Bar down on Sixth Street. The music is a tribute to the late Freddie Hubbard.

Austin and Kelsey Kimble are using Kickstarter to fund their next CD. Their pledge drive deadline is Monday. - KXAN


"Local jazz pianist Kickstarts album"

Kimble's YouTube video draws 1M+ views

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Jazz pianist Austin Kimble was on KXAN News Today to talk about his viral video and his new Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for his new album.

Kimble, who graduated from the University of Texas, plays both with a trio and his wife Kelsey. His video , circulated during SXSW, drew well over 1 million views. In it, Kimble and piano are seen all over Austin, playing at various iconic locations such as the Long Center for the Performing Arts, a cow pasture, the Lady Bird jogging trail and Pete's Dueling Piano Bar down on Sixth Street. The music is a tribute to the late Freddie Hubbard.

Austin and Kelsey Kimble are using Kickstarter to fund their next CD. Their pledge drive deadline is Monday. - KXAN


"Thank You"

"It was a pleasure working with you on Maria and Zack's wedding. Thank you for being flexible with the last minute saxophone addition and with the changes during the reception. I know the father of the bride was very impressed! I look forward to working with you and your members again soon!"
-Beth Walker, Event Coordinator - 36th Street Weddings and Events


Discography

"Meet The Kimbles" (The Kimbles, 2013)

"A Riff in the Age of Melancholy" (Austin and Kelsey, 2013)

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Austin & Kelsey Kimble recently released a CD, A Riff in the Age of Melancholy, featuring their original music. After a successful Kickstarter campaign in Spring 2013, they returned to the studio adding bass and drums to record a two-disc set of original music: this time rock and jazz. The Kimbles' new 2-disc set, "Meet The Kimbles," will be released on 10-10-13.

Band members have performed all over the world: Paris, Shanghai, New York, New Orleans, and the list goes on. In Texas, they've performed all over Austin, including KXAN TV, KVUE TV, News 8 Austin, KLBJ radio, KOOP radio, KUT radio, KUTX radio, Austin Music Hall, Frank Erwin Center, Elephant Room, etc.

"Meet The Kimbles" was largely funded by The Kimbles’ loyal fan base. The band launched a fan-funding campaign in Spring 2013, spread the word, and their fans heeded the call, exceeding the goal with time to spare. With plenty of funding, the band headed to Estuary Recording Facility in Austin, TX.

Musically, The Kimbles both polished and expanded their approach, retaining their rich, uplifting sound on “Babaji,” a funky groove tune which calls to mind Kenny Dorham, and
“Black Russian,” a slower minor key gem with a deep pocket. “Dear Old Stockholm,” one of only two covers recorded, is a magical interpretation of the Swedish folk song recorded by jazz giants such as Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
To contrast Disc Two’s jazz styles, Disc One is an eclectic tour around the world of rock, with the upbeat “Can’t You See” paying homage to ska and Jamaican styles and “On
Being Free” exploring Middle Eastern sounds with high virtuosity. “Stories” paints a beautiful landscape, celebrating nature with an intoxicating melody.

In scope, palette, and composition, "Meet The Kimbles" is a more daring and successful leap for a band that already kickstarted their career with a promising debut.