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Chris Kelsey (born June 5, 1961) is an American-born jazz saxophonist, composer, music critic, and novelist. His music draws on bebop, free jazz, free improvisation, funk, and fusion, and is augmented by elements of non-tonal, contemporary classical music.
“Chris Kelsey hits another home-run with this fast-paced and enthralling mystery starring Emmett Hardy.” – Sublime Book Review " Beautifully written with first person narration by the laconic and frequently very funny Hardy, JUNKER BLUES is a literary mystery that is not afraid to take its time ... essential reading and a first class ...
Biography. Chris Kelsey father was a jazz saxophonist and his mother a school librarian. He was raised in a succession of small towns in Texas and Oklahoma. His father endowed him with a love for jazz; his mother, a passion for reading.
Jan 6, 2016 · Called “a provocateur in the best sense of the term: a player (and writer) who thrives on pushing buttons,” by Derek Taylor of All About Jazz, and “at the forefront of the fiery reedists today,” by Gregory Applegate Edwards at Gapplegate Music Review, Chris Kelsey’s music embraces the qualities of individualism and ...
Chris Kelsey made a name for himself playing, composing, teaching, and writing about modern jazz. He's recorded and produced abundantly as a leader, for C.I.M.P and Unseen Rain, and his own Saxofonis and Tzazz Krytyk imprints. his CD, What I Say: The Electric Miles Project, won a 2013 Independent Music Award.
Chris Kelsey made a name for himself playing, composing, teaching, and writing about modern jazz. He's recorded and produced abundantly as a leader, for C.I.M.P and Unseen Rain, and his own Saxofonis and Tzazz Krytyk imprints. his CD, What I Say: The Electric Miles Project, won a 2013 Independent Music Award.
Chris Kelsey made a name for himself playing, composing, teaching, and writing about modern jazz. He's recorded and produced abundantly as a leader, for C.I.M.P and Unseen Rain, and his own Saxofonis and Tzazz Krytyk imprints. his CD, What I Say: The Electric Miles Project, won a 2013 Independent Music Award.
Winner of the 2013 Independent Music Award as Best Tribute Album. Includes the group originals, "Mad Love, Pts. 1 & 2." "Saxophonist Chris Kelsey and his co-conspirators on The Electric Miles Project (guitarists Rolf Sturm and Jack DeSalvo; bassist Joe Gallant; drummer Dean Sharp) are some kind of brave and crazy.
Chris Kelsey is an American-born jazz saxophonist, composer, music critic, and novelist. His music draws on bebop, free jazz, free improvisation, funk, and fusion, and is augmented by...
Sep 30, 2022 · Jazz and new music soprano saxophonist Chris Kelsey has led a number of fine recording dates, founded his own label (Saxofonis Music), and worked as a respected music journalist and critic.
