One of LA’s best kept musical secrets, Kiefer has been described as a musician who doesn’t play keys with his fingers, but with his soul. His distinctive musical style, which he calls ‘Over The Breaks,’ reaches new heights of creativity on Memory Bomb, his solo debut for Blue Note Records.

Raised in San Diego, Kiefer Shackelford grew up steeped in jazz — endlessly listening to Kind Of Blue and studying under Blue Note legend Kenny Burrell at UCLA. After college he signed to Stones Throw Records, releasing Happysad, Between Days, and It’s Ok, B U, while building a résumé of collaborations with Dr. Dre, De La Soul, Pete Rock, Anderson .Paak, Kaytranada, and Terrace Martin.

Signed to Blue Note Records, Kiefer channeled his LA creative community — including bassist CARRTOONS and producer/bassist Shibo — into Memory Bomb, a wistful, groove-driven dreamscape that finds the sweet spot between jazz improvisation and hip-hop beat-making. The album features contributions from Nate Smith, Walter Smith III, Moonchild’s Amber Navran, Planet Giza, and many others.