Kiefer is a Los Angeles-based pianist and producer who's versatile talents and love of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and soul music has made him an integral figure in the city's thriving music scene. Originally making his solo debut in 2017 on Leaving Records, Kiefer soon signed with California's revered Stones Throw Records and the label that has served as his home base since 2018. Both a renowned solo artist and in-demand collaborator, Kiefer is frequently part of Mndsgn's live band and he's won a Grammy Award for his work co-producing tracks on Anderson .Paak's 2019 album Ventura. Last summer he unveiled his latest album When There's Love Around, a record that explores the underlying anxieties of his childhood, the passing of his beloved grandmother, and the importance of human connection.
Aired live in the early hours of Valentine's Day, Kiefer's exclusive guest DJ mix taps into the holiday's love theme as he shares some of his favorite romantic jazz, soul, and R&B cuts.
| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Midnight In A Perfect World | Intro |
| Brainstorm | You Put A Charge In My Life |
| The B. B. & Q. Band | (I Could Never Say) It's Over |
| Kansas City Express | This Is The Place |
| George Duke | Just For You |
| Herbie Hancock | Trust Me |
| Pharoah Sanders | Love Is Everywhere |
| Gary Bartz Quintet | Libra |
| McCoy Tyner | Blues On The Corner |
| Charles Mingus | Self-Portrait in Three Colors |
| Robert Glasper Experiment | For You |
| Raphael Saadiq | I Love Her |
| Devin Morrison | L.O.V.E |
| Joyce Wrice | Do You Love Me? |
Midnight in a Perfect World, KEXP’s weekly hour-long guest DJ show, airs Fridays at midnight. This multi-genre program features eclectic sets by a rotating cast of international and local DJ’s, each building upon a party vibe to kick off your weekend. Midnight in a Perfect World is made possible with support from New Belgium Brewing.
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