Artist description A pop craftsman in the best possible sense of the word... seamlessly alternating between up-tempo hookfests and gorgeous, flowing ballads; the common thread running through each is Vincent's voice, as clear and beautiful an instrument as you'll hear in today's pop music. - Amplifier

Music Style Pop

Musical Influences 60's & 70's Pop, Elton John, The Carpenters, The O'Jays, Jim Croce, Beatles, America, Seals & Crofts

Similar Artists Travis, Elliott Smith, Savage Garden, Gigolo Aunts, Oasis, Robbie Williams, Gin Blossoms, Duncan Sheik, Richard Marx, The Connells, George Michael

Artist History Kyle Vincent began his musical journey as a youth in the tumultuous melting pot of Berkeley, California. A product of the ground-breaking jazz program in the first fully integrated school system in the country, Vincent credits the success of his pop career to his early roots in jazz, folk, and R&B. After taking up the alto sax at age eight, Vincent eventually turned an ear toward pop music, but many of those early influences continue to creep into his recordings. Already some of the biggest names in his genre have heralded Vincent's artistry. Barry Manilow calls him, "One of the best singer-songwriters to come along since the heyday of Tin Pan Alley." After recording an album for MCA in the mid 90's, Vincent opened an entire Manilow tour. "I ask you, how cool is THAT?!" Vincent exclaims. "Mr. Manilow was the ultimate pro and gave me much sage advice. I studied his work ethic and showmanship intensely. I was the support act, but since that album was never released (go figure), I'm not quite sure what I was supporting. I love this biz!" Four years later, the singer found his mark and released "Kyle Vincent" on Hollywood Records, which spawned a Top 20 Hot AC hit "Wake Me Up (When The World's Worth Waking Up For)." The song received over 100,000 airplays and was featured in MTV's "Road Rules," ABC's "All My Children," and the Garry Marshall directed major motion picture, "The Other Sister." Songs from Vincent's 2000 release "Wow & Flutter" have appeared in several MTV series' and are licensed to Spelling Entertainment for use in NBC's "Ed" and other productions this season. Kyle Vincent's sixth career album is "Solitary Road," released on his own SongTree Records in January 2003. LA's "Entertainment Today" calls it, "A collection of moving, introspective tunes that could melt even the iciest of hearts," and adds, "When you combine this with his teen-idol looks, you know that the album will bring dew to the eyes of every female and several males, who spin the disc on her or his player." A lushly orchestrated singer-songwriter album written over a two year period, "Solitary Road" is "half like Air Supply.... half like Queen.... and half (!) like a melodic George Harrison...," writes music critic Ben Ohmart. "'Solitary Road' really is the perfect title for this album," Vincent explains. "It's about sometimes feeling as though you don't belong anywhere; a bit out of touch or out of synch, but finally being OK with that. Choosing to go at it on your own road no matter what anyone says, celebrating the journey and surviving. That not only explains my experiences in the record biz, but in life." John Borack of Amplifier Magazine wraps it up: "I applaud Vincent's growth and maturity as an artist…I am blown away by 'Solitary Road.' Vincent sings the living hell out of all these tunes...." "Solitary Road" is initially available through Vincent's website at www.kylevincent.com and select independent retailers.

Instruments Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Keyboards, Saxophone, Production & Arrangement

Albums

Press Reviews "Lush arrangements with blissful melodies and a purity of emotion." -- San Francisco Chronicle "Voice For The Nation"--Los Angeles Daily News

Location Amherst, MA - USA

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