Biography
Following studies at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Ken has established a reputation among musicians around the world as an artist of unique talent and professionalism.
Son of the award-winning and internationally renowned pianist, composer and producer Sir Niels Lan Doky, Ken was raised in the midst of his father’s recording sessions and concert performances with some of the biggest icons in jazz.
With influences ranging from Oscar Peterson to J Dilla, Ken has developed a style of his own: a soulful blend of jazz, hip hop and R&B.
Ken is currently performing with a diverse range of internationally acclaimed artists.
▸ AYA NAKAMURA — In 2021, Ken has performed as Aya Nakamura’s keyboardist, appearing with her for national radio and television performances in France, including Les Victoires de la Musique.
▸ ANNIKA — In summer 2026, Ken performed with Danish superstar ANNIKA for her show at Silkeborg Vejfest.
▸ SHELBY J. — Known for her work with Prince, as well as collaborations with artists including D’Angelo and Roy Hargrove, Shelby J. has recently been performing regular monthly residency runs at Epicurus, with Ken as her pianist/keyboardist and Musical Director. Their latest residency runs from September 16 to October 10, 2026.
▸ SCH — In 2022, Ken performed for the second consecutive year at the French Music Awards, Les Victoires de la Musique, this time with French rapper SCH.
▸ GOBS — Ken performed with Danish artist GOBS at Samsø Festival 2026.
▸ ALIAH SHEFFIELD (“Earth Is Ghetto”) — In 2023, after co-producing “Never Drinking Again” from her debut album, Aliah and her team came to Copenhagen to work on new material with Ken and his cousin, Noah “Shacc” Farlot.
▸ CAMILLE SLEDGE — Daughter of Debbie Sledge of Sister Sledge (“We Are Family”), Camille has performed with Ken multiple times at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, as well as in London and other European cities. Their latest run of performances took place in December 2025.
▸ NICKY DOLL — In 2021, Ken performed with the French drag artist based in New York City, known for competing on the twelfth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Together, they performed on national television in France and at Vogue Magazine’s private Vogue 100 event in Paris.
▸ SISTER SLEDGE (“We Are Family”) — In August 2021, Ken performed with the legendary group at Jazz in Marciac, one of France’s leading jazz festivals, as well as at Indie Fest in Saint-Tropez.
▸ YAHZARAH — In 2020, Ken performed in Europe with Yahzarah as her pianist/keyboardist and Musical Director. Yahzarah is currently performing with Madonna and has previously worked with Erykah Badu and Lenny Kravitz.
▸ ZINQ — Led by Gabe Bridgewater, son of legendary jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ken performed with ZINQ at Jazz in Marciac in 2019
