Artist description Blends R&B grooves with rich guitar,piano,and synth melodies.

Music Style Smooth Jazz

Musical Influences Quincy Jones, George Benson, Phil Collins

Similar Artists If your a fan of Norman Brown or Chuck Loeb you'll love this cd

Artist History Drummer/Songwriter,Chris Bitten has been involved in music since the age of 6. His parents discovered his ability to play along to music in perfect timing when he beat on the kitchen table.At the age of 8 his parents bought him his first set of drums,by the age of 12 Chris was already playing drums behind some very prominent local choirs in his native home town of Birmingham, Alabama.His talent lead him to writing and producing a gospel album which was entitled "The Bitten's" which recieved regular rotation on a local radio station.At age 19,Chris became one of the co-founders of a very popular jazz band in the B'ham area called "Top Secret",which played in some very popular jazz clubs and a host of private parties.It was in this band that led Chris to meet and record with Zebra Recording Artist "Eric Essix",in which he played drums on Eric's second cd for then Nova Records on a tune called "Out Da Frame".This is what inspired Chris to want to record his own tunes.By the age of 25 Chris started his own band which was called "Xpoz'd" which became so popular that he was booked to perfom for a welcoming party for the 1996 Olympic Committe that hosted the soccer games in Birmingham,Alabama, He also recieved great reviews in a local newspaper known as "The Birmngham Times"which stated that Chris was destined for stardom.Later on, Chris felt the need to persue his love for music and relocated to now home Atlanta,Georgia,which also led him to playing drums with music hall of famers "The Tams",whose hit single was "Be young Be Foolish" and also the world renouned" The Drifters" who performed the legendary song"Under The Board Walk" which led him to playng drums for blues legend"Clarence Carter" whose bigger hits were"Patches & Strokin".Touring with Clarence took Chris all over world and was even featured in a major movie called "Another Day In Paradise" that starred actress"Melonie Griffith & actor James Woods".With all this experience under his wing,Chris then put his studio together to write, produce and perform all instruments on his debut cd entitled"The Chris Bitten Project" which features guitarist,"Peter Graham. This Artist has captured a cornucopia of musical tastes which he brewed into a blend of neo soul, blues, funk,african jive and smooth jazz,to offer you a musical journey which is satisfaction guaranteed.

Group Members guest guitarist:Peter Graham all other instruments performed by:Chris Bitten

Instruments drums ,bass,acoustic guitar,keyboards

Albums The Chris Bitten Project

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Location College Park, Georgia - USA

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