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collaborations

as a leader

Minan-Dya
details coming soon...
Samples:

  • Bemsha Swing - mambo (t.monk)
  • Cocinando - cha-cha-cha
  • É - samba (gonzaguinha)

  • La Charanga Tres
    Since its premier performance March 10th, 2001 La Charanga Tres has been warmly recieved.
    As musical director, arranger, and flutist Kris assembled this nine piece orchestra to bring the elegant sound of Cuba's heritage music ,"charanga", to life in Columbus, Ohio.
    La Charanga Tres has performed at various venues and events around central Ohio including: Dick's Den, 501 Jazz Bar, Rumba Cafe, Short North Sunday Jazz Series, Groveport Heritage Park, St. John's Italian Festival, The Ohio State University, and Festival Latino (with guest violinist Tregar Otton from Orquesta, La Moderna Tradicion).
    La Charanga Tres' nine piece instrumentation is flute, two violins, cello, bass, piano, tres, timbales, and congas.
    Below are samples of La Charanga Tres from a performance at the Rumba Cafe:

  • La Enganadora - cha-cha-cha(1:04)
  • Capullito De Aleli - cumbia(1:57)
  • A Mi Que - mambo(1:38)
  • Almendra - danzon (3:31)

  • Trio Classique
    Flute, Violin, and Cello
    This ensemble is perfect for that sophisticated touch at weddings, receptions, and private parties.
    Samples:

  • Divertimento No.1, Allegro Moderato (J.Haydn)
  • Divertimento No.3, Andante (J.Haydn)
  • Divertimento No.1 Andante (J.Haydn)
  • Sonate in A minor, Lento (G.P.Telemann)

  • Kris Keith Trio/Quartet
    details coming soon



    as a member

    Paradise Island Band
    details coming soon...check the link for information

    HooDoo Soul Band
    details coming soon...check the link for information

    Jazz For Kids
    details coming soon...check the link for information

    Ernie Krivda's Fat Tuesday Big Band
    details coming soon...check the link for information

    Mazel Tov Orchestra
    details coming soon