Artist description This artist breaks the mold of the Smooth Jazz genre and creates another, "Inspirational Soul" in the process He is, without a doubt, one of the smoothest jazz pianists and most talented vocalists to be heard in recent years. More than just playing piano, singing, or writing and producing music, he plays and sings with amazing depth and emotion. With each key played, and each note sung, Christopher adds another phrase to a thought and with each thought, builds a story through music and melody. His playing style is reminiscent of legendary players like the late Nat King Cole, Joe Sample and George Duke as well as contemporaries like Brian Culberson and Marcus Johnson. His singing style conjures thoughts of Donny Hathaway and Nat King Cole. In addition to his solo pursuits, he leads an amazing jazz group known as KOMPANI (pronounced company)where he writes and produces and is lead vocalist. His music is right at home in two genres, and to the surprise of many, his creations of each genre are not only accepted but enjoyed and celebrated by the other. Jazz fans love his Gospel, and Gospel fans love his Jazz.

Music Style Smooth Jazz / Gospel Jazz

Musical Influences Nat King Cole, Joe Sample, George Duke, Brian Culberson, Bebe Winans, Donny Hathaway

Similar Artists Brian Culberson, Joe Sample, Bebe Winans

Artist History Christopher was born in Chicago where he spent the first four years of his life; moved from there to Minnesota, then with his family to Atlanta when he was eight. He began playing at the tender age of four and hasn't stopped. Early on he bounced back and forth from R & B and soul to Gospel and has settled into the smooth jazz genre. In addition to his solo pursuits, he leads an amazing jazz group known as KOMPANI (pronounced company)where he writes and produces and is lead vocalist. Christopher's voice will have you mentioning names like Nat King Cole and Donny Hathaway.

Instruments Piano, Keyboards

Albums The Nu Flava by KOMPANI, In the Basement by Christopher Clay, Tell Me by KOMPANI

Location Atlanta, GA - USA

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