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KENNETH CROUCH

Influenced by artists such as Herbie Hancock, Josef Zawinul, Frederic Chopin, Igor Stravinsky and Walter Hawkins, Kenneth was destined to be a pianist. The classically trained Los Angeles native broadened his musical exposure under the leadership of his Grandfather, Bishop B.J. Crouch where he embraced both gospel and jazz influences. He embarked on his musical career at the age of 15. After his first year of piano lessons his teacher Ms. Lorna Myers thought that perhaps he was not going to catch on and suggested to his mother that he take up art but catch on he did. After a “sonic” epiphany in junior high school, Kenneth’s love for jazz was instantly ignited. Kenneth began his professional career as a musician when he recorded with Tony Haynes at famed percussionist Munyungo Jackson’s recording studio in Los Angeles. From that point, he continues to carry the baton passed from his uncle Andrae Crouch. Kenneth along with his brother Keith (Crouch) continue to forge on the musical legacy initiated by his family.

As a sought after musician, Kenneth has also performed and recorded with Andrae Crouch, B.B King, Bob Dylan, Dr. Dre, Nancy Wilson, Kelly Clarkson, Chaka Kahn, India Arie, En Vogue, George Clinton, Jill Scott, Lenny Kravitz, Lionel Richie, Rachelle Ferrell, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Sheila E, Taylor Hicks, Whitney Houston, and Natasha and Daniel Bedingfield, Tom Petty, Tito Puente, Jonathan Butler, Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt to name a few.

Kenneth’s passion for music stretches beyond the pop and R&B borders. For seven (7) years, he was the Musical Director for Latin Icon Marc Anthony. As an accomplished Musical Director, he has also worked with some of the best talent in the industry such as Chris Brown, Destiny’s Child, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Lopez, Angie Stone, Anthony Hamilton, BabyFace, Brandy, Brian McKnight, Cheryl Lynn, Robin Thicke, Fantasia, Jon B, Lauryn Hill, Rahasaan Patterson, Vikter Duplaix, and Terrence Howard. As a Yamaha endorsee, Kenneth has also produced for artists such as Mariah Carey, Brandy, Barry White, Lalah Hathaway, Nancy Wilson, Kenny Lattimore, Chante Moore, D. J. Quik and Rahsaan Patterson to name a few. Kenneth has appeared on numerous television shows which include: The Tonight Show, The Today Show, Michael Forever The Tribute Concert, CBS, Regis and Kelly, Saturday Night Live, The View, BET Awards, Dancing With The Stars, Marc Anthony HBO Special, The 2000 Grammy Awards, Mad TV and many more.

Selected discography links:

www.allmusic.com www.discogs.com