Artist description Christopher Kent, a past winner of the New York Songwriter's Competition, writes upbeat, thought-provoking songs, beautifully produced on his two CDs. He has a powerhouse voice, years of performing experience in some of New York's top venues, and plenty to say that's insightful, original and positive. He's also taught songwriting since 1983, and it shows. He knows how to write a killer song and deliver it like a pro.

Music Style Adult-oriented pop

Musical Influences Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell

Similar Artists Billy Joel (if he wrote and played on guitar)

Artist History For more than 15 years, Christopher Kent lived in New York City, sharpening his writing and performing skills as he appeared in clubs all across the New York area, including the Bitter End and the Bottom Line. During that time he also became a winner of the New York Songwriter's Competition, sponsored by the major music publishers of New York.Christopher has performed both as a solo act and with a 5-member backup band, opening for acts like Grammy Award-winner Janis Ian and Annie Haslam. He's appeared numerous times on New York and Philadelphia radio, including Gene Shays program on WHYY and Kid's Corner on WXPN.While in New York he created a unique and highly-praised songwriting course for New York's Discovery Center. The course ran for 5 years, and was repeatedly called "The best songwriting course in New York." Christopher is completing a book based on the course, which is currently being shopped to publishers.Christopher arranged and produced his first album, INTUITION, in his own in-home recording studio. A few years later, Christopher met award-winning producer Bill Kollar, and their mutual respect eventually led to Chris' second album, DOORWAY.Christopher has recently relocated to the Philadelphia area, where he continues to perform and record.

Instruments Guitar, keyboards, vocals

Albums 1. Intuition 2. Doorway

Press Reviews "Superb, bold and energizing. . . Christopher is a talented songwriter who deserves to be heard."- Ron Wallace, Editor, AfterTouch Magazine"Christopher Kent knows how to put across a tune. His material is a big plus . . . his delivery hits home."- Variety"An artist with true versatility. Chris is a master of the craft. You may laugh, you may cry, but first you'll be entertained. . . . Don't let this classic album [INTUITION] pass you by."- Songwriter's Monthly"Sensational!"- Maurice Hines, star of Broadway's Sopisticated Ladies and Uptown"Christopher Kent's music has passion, energy, truth and beauty. That's a combination you can never get too much of."- Bert Eisenstadt, Assistant Director, The Writing Center, LaGuardia College, New York"This is multi-dimensional music. It draws you in. It surprises you. It engages you on many levels - intellectually and emotionally."- Dr. Helen Stewart, PhD, Founder, International Library of Metaphysics"Christopher Kent touches each one of us where it counts - in our heart, our spirit and our vision of who we are."- Robert Butts, co-author of the Seth Books (more than 7 million copies sold)

Location Philadelphia, PA - USA

Copyright notice. All material on MP3.com is protected by copyright law and by international treaties. You may download this material and make reasonable number of copies of this material only for your own personal use. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, or create derivative works of this material, unless authorized by the appropriate copyright owner(s).