Kaylene Peoples Breaks Barriers in Jazz and Publishing

Multi-award-winning composer, jazz artist, and publishing executive Kaylene Peoples is featured in a major cover story originally published by LA Lifestyle Magazine. The exclusive Q&A—now restored to its original editorial format on kaylenepeoples.com—captures a deeply personal and empowering conversation about her trailblazing work across music, media, and creative publishing.

“I believe that every artist deserves a platform, regardless of their commercial success or mainstream visibility,” says Peoples. “I know what it feels like to be overlooked or underestimated, and I want to use my platforms to change that narrative.”

As the founder of KL Publishing Group, Peoples serves as editor-in-chief of five innovative publications: AGENDA, Jazz Influencers, Virtuoso Bass, Schmooze Jazz, and The Performing Artist. Her publishing mission reflects a bold commitment to spotlighting underserved talent and underrepresented communities—particularly women in jazz and creatives of color.

In the article, Peoples shares her artistic journey, from conducting classical compositions and producing film scores, to performing and collaborating with jazz greats such as Bunny Brunel, Hubert Laws, and Larry Dunn.

“At the heart of everything I do is a commitment to storytelling,” Peoples continues. “Whether I’m writing orchestral music, producing a jazz album, or publishing a magazine, I want to move people and shift perspectives.”

Her work as a musician spans everything from cinematic jazz to Bossa-nova, with acclaimed albums including My Man, Romantic Bossa-Nova, and the award-winning soundtrack Vampire Odyssey, which earned her Composer of the Year at the 2024 Olympia Arts Awards. In addition to her extensive music career, she has produced content for film and television, including the upcoming talk show Inside A Life (hosted by award-winning journalist Sheryl Aronson) and the suspense thriller Accidental Squatter, featuring Chase Masterson, Leigh Bush, Ali Saam, Scott F. Evans, and Devino Tricoche.

Peoples was recently honored when AGENDA Magazine was ranked Top 5 Magazine in Los Angeles for 2025 by Feedspot. Her publishing legacy continues to evolve with new titles in development—including the highly anticipated Bella Composers, a global platform supporting women composers.

“We need more platforms that champion brilliance outside of the usual gatekeeping structures,” Peoples adds. “I want to inspire new publishers to break the mold.”

With an unwavering drive to amplify marginalized voices and elevate artistic excellence, Kaylene Peoples continues to reshape the landscape of modern creative media.

🔗 Read the full interview (restored layout):
https://kaylenepeoples.com/breaking-boundaries-kaylene-peoples-on-music-publishing-creative-legacy/

About Kaylene Peoples

Kaylene Peoples is a multi-award-winning composer, jazz vocalist, flutist, producer, director, and the founder of KL Publishing Group. A graduate of UCLA in Composition and Ethnomusicology, with a master’s in Film Scoring, she has received honors across multiple disciplines including music production, film direction, and publishing. As the editor-in-chief of five distinct magazines—AGENDA, JAZZ INFLUENCERS, VIRTUOSO BASS, SCHMOOZE JAZZ, and THE PERFORMING ARTIST—Peoples is known for creating platforms that amplify underrepresented voices in the arts, particularly women in jazz and the performing arts. Her music credits include collaborations with legendary artists such as Bunny Brunel, Hubert Laws, and Larry Dunn. Kaylene continues to influence the entertainment and publishing industries with visionary leadership, storytelling, and an unshakable commitment to artistic excellence.