Enamored by the jazz quintets of Art Blakey, Miles Davis, etc., John Lamkin II's quintet presents a repertoire of straight ahead jazz standards and originals. The name "Favorites" refers to jazz music that he prefers as well as to the musicians who perform in his band. John Lamkin received the 2014 "Jazz Heroes Award" from the Jazz Journalist Association for having a significant impact on jazz music in the Baltimore community, and in 2018 he received the "Giants Among Us Award" for his substantial contributions to the jazz community in Baltimore City. John Lamkin II recently recorded a CD titled "Transitions."
