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Kris Brownlee was born July 9, 1978 in [[Fort Wayne, Indiana|Ft. Wayne, Indiana]]. He started playing classical alto saxophone in 4th grade. Brownlee attended [[Concordia Lutheran High School (Fort Wayne, Indiana)|Concordia Lutheran High School]] in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he performed in the concert and jazz bands. He later graduated from [[Manchester University (Indiana)|Manchester University]] in North Manchester, Indiana with two Bachelor's degrees in 2000. One in music performance and the other in psychology.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.groovesidemusic.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/22Nov03Inkarticle.53134550.pdf|title=Saxophonist fits music into busy life|last=|first=|date=|work=Ink News|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref>
Kris Brownlee was born July 9, 1978 in [[Fort Wayne, Indiana|Ft. Wayne, Indiana]]. He started playing classical alto saxophone in 4th grade. Brownlee attended [[Concordia Lutheran High School (Fort Wayne, Indiana)|Concordia Lutheran High School]] in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he performed in the concert and jazz bands. He later graduated from [[Manchester University (Indiana)|Manchester University]] in North Manchester, Indiana with two Bachelor's degrees in 2000. One in music performance and the other in psychology.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.groovesidemusic.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/22Nov03Inkarticle.53134550.pdf|title=Saxophonist fits music into busy life|last=|first=|date=|work=Ink News|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref>


After college Kris co-founded his smooth jazz, funk group, The Grooveside.<ref name=":0" /> Under the Grooveside, Kris released two albums, ''Bitten by the Jazz Bug'' in 2001 and ''Gettin' Down'' in 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.krisbrownlee.com/music|title=Kris Brownlee - National Recording Artist|website=Kris Brownlee - National Recording Artist|language=en|access-date=2018-02-05}}</ref> The Grooveside became his alias for the next 11 years until he signed with Megawave Records in 2012, after which he started using and promoting his music under his own name, Kris Brownlee. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.groovesidemusic.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/News-Sentinel-2012-03-09.53134146.pdf|title=Fort Wayne native signs music contract|last=|first=|date=|website=Grooveside Music Productions|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> His debut album under Megawave Records, ''Sincerely Yours,'' released in 2013, features 4 songs that were produced by Grammy Award Winning Producer, Michael Broening. Other special guests on the album include guitarist, [[Jay Soto]], Argentine vocalist, [[Gabriela Anders]], and female trumpeter, [[Cindy Bradley]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.megawavemusic.com/MEGW0412.htm|title=Sincerely Yours Release Notes|website=www.megawavemusic.com|access-date=2018-02-05}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://elkhartjazzfestival.com/portfolio-items/kris-brownlee/|title=Kris Brownlee - Elkhart Jazz Festival|website=elkhartjazzfestival.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-02-05}}</ref>
After college Kris co-founded his smooth jazz, funk group, The Grooveside.<ref name=":0" /> Under the Grooveside, Kris released two albums, ''Bitten by the Jazz Bug'' in 2001 and ''Gettin' Down'' in 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.krisbrownlee.com/music|title=Kris Brownlee - National Recording Artist|website=Kris Brownlee - National Recording Artist|language=en|access-date=2018-02-05}}</ref> The Grooveside became his alias for the next 11 years until he signed with Megawave Records in 2012, after which he started using and promoting his music under his own name, Kris Brownlee. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.groovesidemusic.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/News-Sentinel-2012-03-09.53134146.pdf|title=Fort Wayne native signs music contract|last=|first=|date=|website=Grooveside Music Productions|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> His debut album under Megawave Records, ''Sincerely Yours,'' released in 2013, features 4 songs that were produced by Grammy Award Winning Producer, Michael Broening. Other special guests on the album include guitarist, [[Jay Soto]], Argentine vocalist, [[Gabriela Anders]], and female trumpeter, [[Cindy Bradley]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.megawavemusic.com/MEGW0412.htm|title=Sincerely Yours Release Notes|website=www.megawavemusic.com|access-date=2018-02-05}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://elkhartjazzfestival.com/portfolio-items/kris-brownlee/|title=Kris Brownlee - Elkhart Jazz Festival|website=elkhartjazzfestival.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-02-05}}</ref>


Brownlee performs regularly in the United States at venues and festivals including Elkhart Jazz Festival<ref name=":1" />, Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Scottish Rite Auditorium, [[Murat Center]], Nugget Casino and Resort and has had the opportunity to take his talents overseas to play in Jamaica.
Brownlee performs regularly in the United States at venues and festivals including Elkhart Jazz Festival<ref name=":1" />, Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Scottish Rite Auditorium, [[Murat Center]], Nugget Casino and Resort and has had the opportunity to take his talents overseas to play in Jamaica.
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Revision as of 21:50, 16 February 2018

Kris Brownlee (born July 9, 1978) is an American smooth jazz saxophonist and music producer.

Kris Brownlee
Background information
Born (1978-07-09) July 9, 1978 (age 46)
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
GenresSmooth jazz, urban jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, producer
Instrument(s)Saxophone, guitar
Years active2001–present
LabelsMegawave Records
Websitekrisbrownlee.com

Biography

Kris Brownlee was born July 9, 1978 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He started playing classical alto saxophone in 4th grade. Brownlee attended Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he performed in the concert and jazz bands. He later graduated from Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana with two Bachelor's degrees in 2000. One in music performance and the other in psychology.[1]

After college Kris co-founded his smooth jazz, funk group, The Grooveside.[1] Under the Grooveside, Kris released two albums, Bitten by the Jazz Bug in 2001 and Gettin' Down in 2006.[2] The Grooveside became his alias for the next 11 years until he signed with Megawave Records in 2012, after which he started using and promoting his music under his own name, Kris Brownlee. [3] His debut album under Megawave Records, Sincerely Yours, released in 2013, features 4 songs that were produced by Grammy Award Winning Producer, Michael Broening. Other special guests on the album include guitarist, Jay Soto, Argentine vocalist, Gabriela Anders, and female trumpeter, Cindy Bradley.[4][5]

Brownlee performs regularly in the United States at venues and festivals including Elkhart Jazz Festival[5], Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Scottish Rite Auditorium, Murat Center, Nugget Casino and Resort and has had the opportunity to take his talents overseas to play in Jamaica.

In 2013, Kris was featured on WANE-TV in Fort Wayne, IN. Also in that year, Kris opened up for the legendary smooth jazz/fusion group, The Rippingtons.[6]

Discography

As Kris Brownlee
Album Release Date
Sincerely Yours[4] February 19, 2013
As The Grooveside
Album Release Date
Bitten by the Jazz Bug[7] 2001
Bigfoot soundtrack (Ego Trip)[7] 2004
Carpe Jazzum compilation CD (In my Room)[7] 2004
Gettin' Down[7] December 2006
As a sideman
Album Release Date
The Truth in Jazz Volume 1 2004

References

  1. ^ a b "Saxophonist fits music into busy life" (PDF). Ink News. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  2. ^ "Kris Brownlee - National Recording Artist". Kris Brownlee - National Recording Artist. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  3. ^ "Fort Wayne native signs music contract" (PDF). Grooveside Music Productions. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  4. ^ a b "Sincerely Yours Release Notes". www.megawavemusic.com. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  5. ^ a b "Kris Brownlee - Elkhart Jazz Festival". elkhartjazzfestival.com. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  6. ^ "The Rippingtons @ Niswonger Performing Arts Ctr". Smooth Jazz Buzz. 2012-12-30. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  7. ^ a b c d "Kris Brownlee - National Recording Artist". Kris Brownlee - National Recording Artist. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
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