Artist Information

Inspired by the great jazz musicians of the past; Louis Armstrong, Thelonious Monk, and Nat King Cole, Justin brings a new spin to jazz standards. In just four years Justin has created a solo performing act that has not only impacted Oklahoma City, but an entire region. His vocal performance roots are unarguably profound and typical; church choir and song leader from St. Louis to Houston as a teenager. On the other hand, his piano roots are any thing but typical. After incurring an injury while activated in the U.S. Army Reserves, Justin sat at the piano and began to tinker. The tinkering became playing and the playing became performing in a matter of a few years. Currently, Justin spends much of his time arranging, composing, and studying with Antonio Ciacco under the guidance of Wynton Marsalis in New York City.

Also, Justin Echols is a seasoned orator and has a gift for relaying information in a simple yet eloquent format. He has done television and radio interviews and been featured in several magazines and newspapers over the past four years. He has a remarkable story that has gained him both local and national recognition. Spending almost twenty years developing his public speaking skills, he brings a vast range of brow raising experiences to his presentation. Justin draws excerpts from his days as a ministerial student, soldier, police officer, educator, and jazz musician. And if that isn’t enough, his ability to merge his bio with original jazz piano compositions, jazz standard rearrangements, and a smooth vocals makes for a stimulating live show.

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Song List

Ain’t Misbehavin – Standard

Ain’t Nobody’s Business – Billie Holiday

All Of Me – Billie Holiday

Almost Like Being In Love – Frank Sinatra

America The Beautiful – Barbra Streisand

A Song For You – The Carpenters

Autumn Leaves – ATB

Blue Moon – Steve Holy

Body & Soul – Rick Astley

Come By Me – Harry Connick, Jr.

Deed I Do – Diana Krall

Don’t Get Around Much Any More – Ella Fitzgerald

Dream – Diana Degarmo

Dream A Little Dream – Anne Murray

Fly Me To The Moon – Diana Krall

Funny Not Much – Nat King Cole

Georgia – Elliott Smith

Girl From Ipanema – Astrud Gilberto

Give Me The Simple Life – Jamie Cullum

Hard Times – Alan Menken

How Blue Can You Get – B.B. King

I Get A Kick Out of You – Billie Holiday

I’m In the Mood For Love – Smokey Robinson

I’m Thru With Love – Diana Krall

It Had to Be You – Rod Stewart

It Hurts Me Too – Bob Dylan

It’s A Wonderful World – Frank Sinatra

I’ve Got The World On A String – Celine Dion

I’ve Got You Under My Skin – Diana Krall

Just For A Thrill – Ray Charles

Kansas City Blues – Janis Joplin

Manaha De Carnival – Perry Como

Misty – Dianne Reeves

More Than You Know – Anita Baker

Mr. Lucky – John Lee Hooker

Nature Boy – Nat King Cole

OK Blues – Vincent Price

Only You – Harry Connick, Jr.

Our Love Is Here To Stay – Billie Holiday

Paper Moon – Ella Fitzgerald

Pride And Joy – David Coverdale

That’s All – Michael Bublé

The Days of Wine And Roses – Frank Sinatra

The Lady Is A Tramp – Diana Ross

These Foolish Things – Bryan Ferry

The Way You Look Tonight – Rod Stewart

This Masquerade – The Carpenters

Route 66 – Brian Setzer

Smile – Uncle Kracker

Stormy Weather – Billie Holiday

Unforgettable – Natalie Cole

What A Wonderful World – Moffatts

When I Fall In Love – Celine Dion

When I Grow Too Old to Dream – John McDermott

When The Well Runs Dry – Impellitteri

You Don’t Know Me – Ricky Nelson

You Send Me – Billie Myers

Client Reviews

Oh my goodness he was fabulous and so was his saxophonist! They were the icing on the cake when it came to the wedding, they tied everything together! Thank you so much! –  Brasses