Jef Kearns has had a piece of metal in his hand, and his purpose in his mind for over two thirds of his life. The metal: his flute, an instrument he seemingly picked out of thin air when his parents asked him to choose an instrument to study. His purpose: to show the world its place as a featured instrument in urban music. A goal he first realized when looking at a Lionel Richie album he bought, and telling himself, “This guy is going to feature me.” Continue Reading »
Thanks to all who voted to get me from the Top 20 Online Auditions to the live televised semifinals of Canada’s Got Talent. Although, I didn’t make it through it showed me how much faith people have in what I do. It was truly humbling to have so many people (many of whom I did not know) reaching out to help me.
You can currently check out my entry into MuchMusic’s Coke Covers contest. I chose to do Selena Gomez’s “Love You Like a Love Song.” No need to register to vote, just rate the video. Click here to vote, or if you just want to watch the video is below. Continue Reading »
Jef Kearns uses a variety of musical tempos to show that the flute is a versatile instrument. He is a creative soloist, but he does not overdo it, and is more than willing to work within a context that includes vocalist, poets and other musicians. On the Level is a recording that has its feet planted firmly in the woods and the hood. Recommended.
- Soul Tracks.com
