Jahari Stampley is a Chicago-born pianist who started playing the piano at the age of 14. Within two years, he began winning various competitions including Best High School Jazz Soloist Award and the National YoungArts Competition. By 18, he was recognized and followed by many world-renowned musicians including Jacob Collier and Derrick Hodge, among others. He won first place in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition and headlined solo piano tours throughout the world. Jahari recently released his debut album entitled Still Listening, which rose to #1 on Apple iTunes.