Keyon Harrold

“The future of the trumpet.” – Wynton Marsalis

Keyon Harrold is a Grammy-winning trumpeter, vocalist, and producer known for his emotionally charged live performances and genredefying sound. Blending jazz, Afrobeat, soul, hip-hop, rock, and American folk, his music pushes boundaries while staying rooted in this African American musical tradition. He first gained international recognition as the trumpet voice in Don Cheadle’s Grammy-winning Miles Davis biopic Miles Ahead. His latest album, Foreverland, was nominated for a 2025 Grammy for Best Alternative Jazz Album. Harrold has toured with Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour, and artists such as Rihanna, Eminem, Gregory Porter, D’Angelo, Maxwell and Mary J. Blige. On stage, Harrold’s warm, expressive tone and improvisational prowess captivate audiences—many call his shows among the best they’ve ever seen.

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