John Cain, known principally as a jazz pianist and singer, is also a songwriter, composer, musician, actor, bandleader, arranger and conductor.  

He performs solo and often with his wife, jazz singer KatieCat.  Cain also has a jazz trio, “The Hip Tones” playing melodic jazz, blues, bossa novas and international favorites.

He is a multi-stylistic musician performing several genres:  jazz, blues, country, Latin and retro-pop.

He plays piano, guitar, bass, harmonica, accordion and sings in five languages.

After living in South America where he owned, operated and performed at his own jazz venue, Cain now resides in New Orleans, LA. He performs in NOLA and does stints throughout the United States and in other countries around the world. In addition to live performances he gives educational lectures and seminars on the history of jazz, Latin music, and classical music. He is an Artist in Residence with the So Cal Jazz Society, and The Jazz Society Of Ecuador.  He is a Docent with the Advocates For Classical Musicfor the San Diego Symphony. He performs frequently with his wife KatieCatin the duo KatieCat & Cain.  Cain often tours with the San Francisco Bay Area smooth jazz group ”GTF” at various jazz festivals and venues such as The Blue Note. He is author of the book “Life’s A Good Gig,” nominated for best non-fiction book by the San Diego Book & Writers Awards.  He has penned several essays and articles for various publications.  Cain has recorded many albums which are available on his website and all major streaming providers.