Kyle Eastwood November 17, 2010

"One of the most compelling sets at Monterey 2010"- Monterey Jazz Festival
Joseph E.Strasser (Drums)

Alexander Pope Norris (Trumpet )

Jason Rigby (Saxophone)

Richard Germanson (Piano, Keyboards)

Kyle Clinton Eastwood (Bass/Leader)

Kyle Eastwood grew up in Carmel, California as the eldest son of actor Clint Eastwood. While doing his homework Kyle remembers listening to records of jazz stars such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Miles Davis playing in the house. His father had been attending the Monterey Jazz Festival since it began in 1958 and when his children were born it became a yearly family outing. Kyle's childhood had jazz as its soundtrack and he credits his father with introducing him to the joys of the bass line. Kyle's first memory of playing music was when Clint taught him how to play the left hand bass line of "Boogie Woogie" while he played the right hand solo over the top.

In 2004, Kyle signed to Candid Records, one of the leading independent jazz labels in the UK, and released his second album Paris Blue. It resonates with swing, groove, and funk overtones. Kyle says, "My roots remain in jazz but I like adding all kinds of different flavors." The album climbed to No. 1 on the French Jazz charts.

Not satisfied with just a critically acclaimed record, Kyle expanded his film work , composing three pieces of music for the 2004 blockbuster Million Dollar Baby. The film won four Academy Awards.

Kyle Eastwood's latest record, Metropolitain, was released June 2009 in the US. It was recorded in Paris and includes collaborations with some of the artists he admires most on the current scene: drummer Manu Katch, trumpeter Till Bronner, French star vocalist Camille and pianist Eric Legnini.

Official Website: http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub/artist/show/1572