John Carroll Kirby, born John on February 26, 1983, in California, is an
American pianist and record producer based in Los Angeles. Encouraged by his
mother to take piano lessons, Kirby immersed himself in jazz from a young age
and studied at the University of Southern California. Kirby's early career saw
him contributing to albums such as will.i.am’s Songs About Girls and Jully
Black's Revival, both in 2007. In 2016, he co-produced three tracks on Solange’s
A Seat at the Table, including "Cranes in the Sky", which earned Solange her
first Grammy for Best R&B Performance. His sol...