Artist description Driven by the imagination of award winning composer and jazz pianist Kevin Kirk, Onomatopoeia provides a truly unique musical experience for today's listener. Five seasoned instrumentals, who have platinum and gold records plus international tours to their credit, have come together to create a delightfully eclectic blend of musical styles. Joining the jazz piano talents of Kirk are Sara Williams on Flute and Tom Tompkins on viola, MIDI violin, mandolin, flute and keyboards. Their disiplined musical styles are superimposed over the compelling latin grooves inspired by drummer/percusionist Patrick Kurdy, and the exceptional bass performances of Mike Seifrit. Onomatopoeia has toured the Northwest extensively, performed at numerous jazz festivals and its currently recording its seond CD of all original music.

Music Style Smooth Jazz with a tough of a classical sound

Musical Influences Smooth jazz artists. Have opened for such acts as Eric Marienthal, Leo Kottke, Ben Vereen, Keiko Matsui and John Tesh.

Similar Artists We enjoy a unique sound given the blend of instruments that we employ.

Artist History When this CD was released, it was one of the fastest selling independents at the time. Sales were beyond expectations.

Group Members Kevin Kirk - Piano/Composer. Has composed and poruced several hours of music for public television, including music for "The Horse" and the monumental PBS series, "Proceeding On Through A Beautiful Country". Tom Tompkins - Viola. Principal of the Boise Philharmonic. He began his musical career with the pop group, Providence. He went on to record and tour with the Blue Jays, a group that featured Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Tony Clarke of the Moody Blues.Sara Williams - Flute. Principal of the Boise Philharmonic. Mike Seifrit - Bass. He has toured with such acts as Tina Turner, Three Dog Night and Rick Springfield.Patrick Kurdy - Drums. A pro's pro, he has performed with many showbiz legends including Tennessee Ernie Ford and Jim Nabors.

Instruments Piano, Bass, Drums, Flute, Viola

Albums Catch n' Release

Press Reviews Gannett Press:"The music is everything fans of the 4 year-old band could hope for: rhythmically diverse, musically challenging and eminently listenable. The pleasure starts with the cover. The stunning, award-winning painting by John Killmaster sets up both the complexity of the music and its ability to take listeners to better worlds." David Proctor

Additional Info Posters of the award winning CD cover are available for $20.00 by emailing artist.

Location Boise, ID - USA

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