Sunlit view of water through a rocky opening, with the word 'SILFRA' in large white letters and text indicating the original score by Justin Kinchen.

Painted Sky

  • Silfra is a nature documentary by Olivia Flynn and Hugo Dumas made in Spring 2026.

  • Recorded in Miami, FL

    Released May 11, 2026

  • Justin S Kinchen - Composer

    Zaryah Gourgel - Voice

    Arianna Charran - Cello

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MOZAMBIQUE

  • Featuring the consistent groove of the Mozambique rhythm, this fiery tune is the first original composition released by Justin S Kinchen and his band.

  • Recorded in Criteria Studios

    Released October 20, 2022

  • Justin S Kinchen - Trumpet

    Kevin King - Tenor Sax

    Devin Shaw - Piano

    Aidan McCarthy - Bass

    Jacob Smith - Drums

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Family Reunion: A Tribute to Uncle Funkenstein

  • Thirty Nine years ago, the biggest players in the Indianapolis jazz scene came together and recorded a project called “Uncle Funkenstein.” As a passing of the torch, he brought together members of the original recording and the new front runners on the Indy jazz scene for a revival of the project entitled “ Family Reunion: A Tribute to Uncle Funkenstein.”

  • Recorded at Postal Recording Studios Released September 14, 2022

  • Original music by Russell Webster

    Performed and arranged by Justin S Kinchen

    Trumpet - Justin S Kinchen

    Trumpet - Clifford Ratliff

    Tenor Saxophone - Rob Dixon

    Piano/Hammond B3- Steve Jones

    Bass - Bill Myers

    Drums - Cassius Goens III

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INSTAR

  • Featuring Performances of Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances and Lili Boulanger’s Nocturne, Justin S Kinchen presents his debut violin album, Instar. Instar refers to the five stages of growth present in the life cycle of a butterfly. This project serves as the first stepping stone in his career and the start of an evolution for years to come.

  • Recorded at Postal Recording Studios Released December 1, 2022

  • Justin S Kinchen - Violin

    Dr. Stephen Price - Piano

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A tree growing from a spherical Earth with visible continents and clouds, set against a space background. The words 'TIDAL VARIANCE' are written across the image.

Tidal Variance

  • As Miami stands on the frontline of climate change, this documentary film sets out to answer what the future holds for us. Directed by Marin M. Yang, a senior majoring in Ecosystem Science & Policy and Geography, and produced by students from the University of Miami and Anant National University, this film is a breakout production from the global classroom developed by Professor Sanjeev Chatterjee of the University of Miami School of Communication. Justin S Kinchen composed the score for the documentary featuring original compositions for full symphonic orchestra, solo violin, and synthesized instruments.

  • Premiered at Cosford Cinema

    November 30, 2022

  • Written and Directed by Marin M. Yang

    Edited by Marin M. Yang and Eve Lu

    Score by Justin S. Kinchen

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