Christopher Leighton's (stage name Christopher Keaton) first guitar was a rented Spanish classical. But, after the finding a jazz guitar book in the library, he learned the chord charts, and began ("to my parents dismay"), playing jazz and rock'n'roll. But, not the just rock'n'roll from the radio. He went the way of King Crimson, Jethro Tull, The Cream, and Jefferson Airplane, ELP, and Yes. Early jazz included Monk, Oblivion Express, George Benson and Chic Corea.
Sounds Like: Pat Metheny, Pink Floyd
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Performing as Christopher Keaton, Christopher is appearing in a variety of venues including Romanelli's (Rt. 9, Fishkill), Cold Spring Depot (Cold Spring), Avacado's, The Town Crier (Beacon), and Joe's Irish Pub. Accompanied at times by his virtual back up band, Keaton performs covers by The Band, Paul Simon, Counting Crows, Kings of Leon, Clapton, Hendrix, Billy Joel, Beatles, Eagles, well, something for everyone. For booking information, please contact Stormlight Talent LLC. at 845 226 6611.
Excerpt from Muzikreviews.com
Christopher Leighton, known as Cjeff in the world of music, has a new release titled Positive.
Leighton makes his way through 10 lively tracks hewn with the textures and colors of contemporary jazz, the fusion of rock, and tasty pop leanings that could find a home in the world of cinema or another recording studio for sampling.
Cjeff intends to offer his music for licensing so other artists can utilize it for whatever purpose they see fit. With that kind of coverage you could be become well known very quickly. It would be akin to being a well-known session musician except the artist would not have to be in the studio, just provide the tracks as needed.
This artist is good enough to carve out his own career without that type of arrangement. Even so, it is a very smart way to market your wares, and one never knows what kind of opportunity it could create. Hopefully people in the industry well recognize the talent of this man and the possibilities that he can afford those in the world of multi-media and music.
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The CD 'Positive' will be officially released June 6 2006.
Nice review from Muzikreviews.com
Featured song 'After the Dance' on garageband.com's Jazz page - May 21
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