Kelly Gainer
flutist
"Kelly's artistry transforms both the stage and the audience. She is a delight in every sense. When she plays her flute it still takes me back to that place that I can only hope others will be able to experience. I knew right away that Kelly had a gift and she needed to share it with the masses."
ABOUT
Kelly is an exceptionally gifted, powerfully anointed, and internationally acclaimed flutist who has been blowing winds of healing, peace, and restoration into the depths of her listeners for over 10 years. Listening to and watching her is a real treat as Kelly skillfully melds influences of rhythm and blues, jazz, contemporary worship as well as house, classical, and soft rock into a soulful fusion that captivates her audiences. Coupled with her incandescent dancing, Kelly’s euphonious sound and passion will take you on a high-spirited, soul-stirring journey leaving you inspired, uplifted, and captivated beyond words. Undoubtedly, it is the Spirit of God that works through her.
With over 15 years of classical training in piano and flute, Kelly boldly entered the national spotlight six years ago and has performed with some prominent Grammy award-winning, and Grammy award-nominated artists including Lisa Fischer, Jonathan Butler, Maysa Leak, Mary Mary, Christylez Bacon and Marvin Sapp. In addition, she has also shared her musical giftings with the prolific writer and poet Sonia Sanchez and Olympic gold medalist gymnast, Dominque Dawes. As Kelly embarks upon her solo flute journey, she currently tours and performs globally with 4-time, #1 Billboard charting pianist and composer Kayla Waters. She has made guest appearances on Sirius XM satellite radio, national television networks as well as performed at some prestigious venues, concerts, and festivals across the world including:
Dave Koz Jazz Cruise (Morocco, Spain, Portugal)
Algarve European Jazz Festival (Faro, Portugal)
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival (Rehoboth Beach, DE)
Seabreeze Jazz Festival (Panama City Beach, FL)
Catalina JazzTrax Festival, (Catalina Island, CA)
Berks Jazz Festival (Reading, PA)
Igreja Evangelica (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Sirius XM Satellite Studio (Washington, DC)
Newport Beach Jazz Festival (Newport Beach, CA)
Gulf Coast City Jazz Festival (Pensacola, FL)
The Soiled Dove (Denver, CO)
Daytona Beach Jazz Weekend (Daytona Beach, FL)
Hub City Jazz Festival (New Brunswick, NJ)
Derby City Jazz Festival (Louisville, KY)
Blues Alley (Washington, DC)
Clark County Amphitheater (Las Vegas, NV)
African American Cultural Festival (Baltimore, MD)
Horowitz Performing Arts Center (Columbia MD)
Museum of the Bible (Washington, DC)
Affectionately known as the “Wind Warrior,” Kelly is leaving an indelible footprint on the hearts and souls of listeners and will continue to embrace her calling to be a change agent whose flute gift transcends all racial, religious, and social barriers. She is a member of the Grammy Recording Academy, Washington, DC chapter, National Flute Association (NFA), and Flute Society of Washington. Originally from the Chicagoland area, Kelly resides in Maryland, is CEO/Founder of a music & arts project management consulting firm and is currently working on her first album to be released in 2024.
PHOTOS
"Melodic and angelic are the two words that immediately come to mind when I think of Kelly's music. It is a time when all the mental clutter gets quiet and I can connect with you, your warm spirit and the amazingly beautiful sounds that also allow me to connect with myself, like prayer, rain, the sigh of a baby....when you honor me with your music I am at rest and grateful."
