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Christian Robinson Smooth Jazz Artist13239752159000Born: 1969Los Angeles WriterComposerProducerGuitaristKeyboardistBass GuitarDrummer-13335017081500Musical Influences include: Najee, Wes Montgomery, Boney James, Earl Klugh, David Benoit, George Benson, Norman Brown, B.B. King.Smooth Jazz Guitarist and Bassist Christian Robinson was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Christian did not pick up a guitar until the age of 42. Inspired by his mother’s passion for creating music Christian Robinson began writing and producing music early on in his life. Drawing considerable influence from artists such as Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Grover Washington Jr, and many others. At the outset of his career, Christian regularly shifted between jazz, Hip-Hop, Funk and R&B. His musical style ranges from a hybrid of Jazz, Blues, Funk and R&B. later on in his life Christian grew to love Gospel music and combined his love for Jazz to fuse a unique sound of Rhythm and Blues, Funk, Jazz and a hint of Hip-Hop. Although influenced by many styles of music, Christian grew up on Jazz, Funk, R&B and soul. later in his life he began a love for rap/hip-hop and began combining the various musical styles playing the keyboard as a young demo producer. After a horrific motorcycle accident in 2009 Christian bought a guitar and began learning how to play. After 3 years of trying to find a unique sound, he began to learn music theory on the piano. While practicing the piano, Christian picked up his guitar and was able to translate what he knew on the keyboard to the guitar. The start of his guitar career began with his first tracked titled “Damon’s Groove” which was originally produced specifically for a saxophonist. After the first song was produced Christian quickly began writing more songs centered around the guitar and eventually lead to playing the bass guitar. Although Christian Robinson wrote and produced his own album, he is currently seeking a recording deal with a jazz label to further his Jazz Music career.1923415000"On The C Side" is the debut album release of the multi-talented Guitarist, Writer, Producer Christian Robinson.?This project features 10 melodic smooth jazz hits written and performed by Christian Robinson on the indie label Digital Phunc Entertainment. The album fuses an array of musical styles including Dance, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Funk, Blues and R&B. With Christian’s very unique and different style of playing the album is the essence of smooth jazz and contemporary jazz music. This album gives you a cross between up-tempo, upbeat dance tracks, to slow, mellow and mid tempo lounge music.Track ListingTRACK # 1 – DeepUpbeat dance, lounge track. Fusion Jazz, smooth guitar. has a house driven beat, with a fierce pulsating bassline. This track features cleaver but yet simple guitar solos, dance melodies and and infectious chords filling the body of this happy, bright club track. This was a track inspired by a lounge jazz mix I hear on youtube.TRACK # 2 – Side 2 SideUp beat club and house beat, smooth guitar, easy listening the essence of smooth Jazz. This track was inspired by Usher’s “Dj Got Us Fallin In Love”.TRACK # 3 – Amazing Gracea slow and mellow ballad. Smooth chords, warm and melodic tones. With a tropical, Caribbean or Island like undertone. Very calming song to put you in a peaceful mood. Something you can play if your chilling at home or driving along the coast. Relaxing and pleasant.TRACK # 4 – On The C SideMid temp, funky and smooth, piano and guitar compilation. The title track to Christian Robinson’s debut CD project. On The C Side gives you an old school Jazz feel combined with a new school smooth jazz flavor.TRACK #5 – Risin To The TopMid Tempo, groovy, smooth guitar, very melodic and spirit lifting chorus. This is a positive and encouraging track inspired by the song “Risin To The Top” by Keni Burke. TRACK # 6 – EmotionsUpbeat funky, catchy melody, has a old school drum line, combined with several guitar and piano overtones.TRACK # 7 – Nasty ToesUpbeat, dance, funk and groovy. Originally created as a dance move called “The Nasty Toe” this fun, upbeat track will guarantee to make you move your feet. a smooth guitar line is laid on top of a pulsating drum and bass line.TRACK # 8 – Damon’s GrooveMid Temp, a laid back smooth and funky mood track. Designed for a saxophonist, evolved into a foundation for a guitar lead. Mesmerizing chorus that is addictive and catchy.TRACK # 9 – To The TopMid tempo, groovy melodies and funky bass and drums. a throwback to Mary J. Blige’s Love No Limit (Puffy's Remix) and Keep Risin' to the Top by Doug E. Fresh. this is a unique take on the highly sample “Risin To The Top” song by Keni Burke.TRACK # 10 – ConfirmationMid Tempo , Funky baseline. Driving beat, smooth guitar tones. Something you can dance or relax to. a true smooth jazz melody and arrangement.0-63500Christian began his early music career by dreaming of becoming a DJ and Rap Star. At an early age he was exposed to Jazz by his mother. Influenced by artists ranging from Pat Metheny, Donald Byrd and many others. His mother had a large collection of music ranging from funk, R&B, Jazz, Soul, POP and many other styles of music. Christian Grew up in South Central Los Angeles where he continue to aspire to become a rapper. After attempting to seek help from several people to produce a demo, Christian Robinson began creating his own demos using a 4 track recorder and old 808 and 909 drum machines. After leaving the military 1995 Christian became more and more interested in pursuing a music career as a producer/song writer. he joined ASCAP and started developing his own style of playing the keyboards, arranging and producing music for various up and coming artists in and around the Los Angeles Area. In 1998 Christian Robinson produced his first Jazz Album called “The Motion”, although the CD was never officially released he received many plays and downloads from . 3 years later Christian Robinson hooked up with a Jazz Saxiphonist named Damon Rente, they collaborated and produced a album title “Jazzalicious” although never released the album featured a combination of hip-hop beats combined with smooth jazz melodies provided by Damon Rente. Almost 12 years later Christian Robinson began producing his Debut CD to be self produced named “On the C Side” . His new solo project featured Christian playing the Keyboard, Bass Guitar and Lead Guitar on each of the 10 tracks. This Jazz Projects culminates the growth of Christian Robinson’s musical talents. from tinkering with beats, pecking on the keyboard to producing fully mastered smooth jazz hits. ................
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