Kyle Shepherd is a leading South African pianist and composer, celebrated for his distinctive style that transcends genres. Born in 1987 in Cape Town, Shepherd began playing piano as a teenager, drawing inspiration from the jazz and South African music he heard at Abdullah Ibrahim’s M7 music school where his mother, Michele Shepherd, was a teacher and administrator. He has garnered numerous accolades, including the 2014 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz and the 2019 UNISA Piano Competition winner. Shepherd has performed in 36 countries, gracing prestigious venues such as The Sydney Opera House , Carnegie Hall's Zenkel Theatre and Théâtre de Châtelet in Paris. Shepherd has released seven jazz albums and composed for various film and television projects. His notable credits include popular Netflix series like Blood and Water and Unseen, which collectively amassed over 60 million hours of viewing. he has been involved in significant theater productions, including the award-winning chamber opera Waiting for the Sibyl by William Kentridge. Shepherds jazz trio's 2024 album, "A Dance More Sweetly Played" is his 8th. The combination of Kyle Shepherd's innovative compositions, Shane Cooper's virtuosic double bass, and Jonno Sweetman's dynamic drumming creates a vibrant soundscape that has captivated audiences around the globe. Their performances not only highlight their technical prowess but also convey deep emotional narratives rooted in South African Culture.