Keith Karns
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Keith Karns is an Alaskan born trumpet player, composer and bandleader. Keith's quartet and big band are an up and coming presence across the Midwest and its members are some of the most talented young musicians in the country. Keith has been recognized as a trumpeter and composer as a finalist in the 2007 National Trumpet Competition, 2010 OWL Studios Emerging Jazz Artist Competition, and the 2012 New York First Music Competition. Keith's music is constantly gaining ground in music circles and has been featured on Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Indiana Public Radio. Many of Keith's compositions for Jazz Ensemble are available through RGM INC. Keith is a Torpedo Bag performing artist and uses Torpedo Bags exclusively to transport and protect all of his trumpets. Keith holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and Indiana University. Keith is a student of John Harbaugh, Robert Baca, and David Baker. Keith has also studied with Bill Adam, Pat Harbison, Joey Tartell and Mike Steinel. Keith currently lives in the Dallas Ft. Worth Metroplex and teaches Jazz Fundementals, Lab Band, and Applied Trumpet at the University of North Texas.

Keith's debut album "THOUGHT AND MEMORY" was released on May 1st 2012 and is available for download on iTunes, Amazon Mp3, CD Baby and this website!


Previous events

  • Thursday, January 31 10:00 pm
  • Keith Karns Big Band
  • The Abbey Underground: Denton, Texas (MAP)
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  • Free!
  • 21+
  • Friday, December 14, 2012 8:00 pm
  • Holidays with the One O'Clock
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  • Tuesday, November 20, 2012 8:00 pm
  • UNT One O'Clock fall concert Feat. Mike Stern
  • Tuesday, November 13, 2012 7:30 pm
  • UNT One O'Clock Lab Band @ The Rockwall Music Fest
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  • Thursday, November 8, 2012 10:00 pm
  • Aaron Headenstrom Orchestra @ The Abbey Underground
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THOUGHT AND MEMORY
"An Impressive debut...."

-Scott Yanow

Read the entire review by jazz critic and scholar, Scott Yanow.



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$9.99

Keith Karns' debut album THOUGHT AND MEMORY was released on May 1st 2012. It is available through iTunes, Amazon, Pandora and of course right here!

Add Album To Cart

  Track Title Price
Wednesday Came To A Crossroads [9:14]  $0.99   Add To Cart
Some Characters and Incidents are Fictitious [6:34]  $0.99   Add To Cart
Interlude I [1:18]  $0.99   Add To Cart
Salt Water Rocket [8:21]  Free   Download MP3
Interlude II [2:32]  $0.99   Add To Cart
Thought and Memory [8:22]  $0.99   Add To Cart
Gunslinging Bird [6:39]    Album only
Interlude III [2:57]  $0.99   Add To Cart
Better Get Hit In Your Soul! [11:47]    Album only

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