JOHN LUMPKIN II

John Lumpkin II is a distinguished producer, educator, mentor, and artist. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Florida and a Master's from Florida State University. He has also participated in the renowned Ravinia Steans Music Institute and the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program.

 

With a diverse career from Japan to Switzerland, Mr. Lumpkin has traveled internationally as an artist and educator, including participating in Jazz at Lincoln Center's Artist in Residency Program. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis at the Dr. Phillips Fine Arts Center in Orlando, Florida, John was a part of the Dr. Phillips Jazz Orchestra.

 

Additionally, Mr. Lumpkin was involved in Beyond Music, a platform co-founded by the late Tina Turner, which enables artists worldwide to create and record music collaboratively.

 

Mr. Lumpkin is deeply committed to his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida, and is dedicated to fostering community engagement through music. Currently, he serves as a jazz drum set professor in the music department of Jacksonville University. He is also the founder of two nonprofit organizations: the Jazz Discovery Series and The John Lumpkin Institute. Furthermore, he is honored to be a part of the current Leadership Jacksonville class. His unwavering ambition propels him to envision significant contributions emerging from his musical talents, guided by his faith.