B I O & Q U O T E S
PIANO
BASS
DRUMS
Walter Kemp 3
RiShon Odel
David Teaspoon Hulett
Blujazz artist Walter Kemp 3, pianist, composer, rhythmic vocalist, is the driving force behind the "Walter Kemp 3oh!." Walter’s father, a classical and gospel composer, sparked Walter's early interest in the piano. Hearing his father perform his compositions at Carnegie Hall, opened Kemp's eyes to a world of music.The internationally recognized artist expertly builds ensembles able to dominate in an array of venues.
The 3oh!’s debut release, Dark Continent, brings Kemp’s innate abilities to the forefront. Having joined forces with long-time musical collaborators, RiShon Odel Northington, recording and touring bassist for GRAMMY-nominated Najee, and percussive phenom David “Teaspoon” Hulett, the trio embodies ”the spirit of the music.” -JBL George W. Harris (LA Jazz Weekly) states the release, "swings with excitement... Kemp is richly expansive ... Northington bends the strings with authority... whole team is romantic over Hulett's snazzy drum work... anything but the expected piano trio." As featured artists on Toronto’s Jazz FM 91.1, and with a live performance heralded as “the best...incredibly beautiful music,” this is just the beginning for these promising young artists.
"Terrific piano trio plays contemporary jazz with very creative bassist."
Tom McCarter
90.1, KZSU Stanford
"A great trio... beautiful music played with fiery energy and intensity."
Mary Halvorson
Guitarist and Composer
"Tasty stuff that opens the ears nicely . . . anything but the expected piano trio. A winner throughout"
Midwest Records
"Kemp keeps it hip . . .the team dramatically swings with excitement."
George W. Harris
LA Jazz Weekly
"Glorious jazz composition . . .heavenly and unforgettable. Superb playing."
Tony Zambito
Artistic Director, Northwest Jazz Festival
ENDORSER LIST
Bosphorus Cymbals
Master Vintage Series
David Teaspoon Hulett
DR Strings
DR "Black Beauties" strings
RiShon Odel
Queen City Drums
Choice Hardwood Custom Kit [20, 10, 5.5]
David Teaspoon Hulett
QSC Audio
RiShon Odel
Regal Tip Drumsticks
Regal Tip "Groovers"
David Teaspoon Hulett
Shure Legendary Performance
Shure Wireless Microphone
RiShon Odel
M U S I C & V I D E O
Buy Album $25.
DarkRoom
Walter Kemp 3oh!
Water
8:53
Sweetwood
4:36
Baptism
6:59
Buy Album $15.
Dark Continent
Walter Kemp 3oh!
Ah-Freak-Ya (All For You)
6:52
PB&J (Piano, Bass & Jam)
3:29
Lewd
0:22
PHOTOS
T O U R & D A T E S
02.21.2020
5pm
Walter Kemp 3oh! @ UB
Private Event
07.13.2019
4pm
Walter Kemp 3oh! David Teaspoon Drum Clinic
Guitar Center
Niagara Falls Blvd
Amherst NY
07.05.2019
5:30pm
Walter Kemp 3oh! @ Albright Knox
M&T First Fridays
Albright Knox Art Gallery
Buffalo NY
01.29.2019
11am
Walter Kemp 3oh! at Villa Maria College
Walter Kemp 3oh! will be in concert at Villa Maria College Buffalo NY
12.31.2018
TBA
Independent Health's First Night Buffalo
December 31, 2018 First Night event in Downtown Buffalo