Her music and popularity became a magnetic field that seems to grow and grow collecting new adoring fans every day. Kristine’s music could be categorized as jazz/blues/contemporary with an occasional injection of R & B and a hint of country, but it is hard to pinpoint a specific style for this amazing artist. She is quite versatile and has literally created her own style of music. Her music is very personal. Each song grabs a bit of her heart and of her fans. Whether a tender moment or more dramatic, she has the innate ability to transform and transcend those images and emotions into the most glorious and brilliant music anyone has heard in a long, long time. Kristine’s past dictates her current state and predicts her future.
Through her many album and single releases you can experience and witness her constant state of progression and evolution. Past releases include: • “Kristine Mills MUSIC” (2007) - Her debut album gives audiences a glimpse into the songs and styles that influenced the start of her professional music career. • “Playing with the Big Boys LIVE” (2008) - Kristine Mills with the Ken Ward Trio, featuring two veteran members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the late Barrie Lee Hall, Jr. and the Late Rocky White. • “bossanovafied” (2009) - Received international acclaim and airplay across a spectrum of music formats since it debuted at #46 on Jazz Week’s World Music Album Chart in February 2010. • “Silhouette” (single-2012) - Benefited the “Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation” - This song was recorded live on March 29, 2012 on “The Front Row” in The Geary Performance Studio of KUHA Classical 91.7 FM, Houston, Texas. • “Patch of Green” (single-2012) - A semi-finalist in the Concerts for City Greens Songwriting Contest, she was invited to perform her song “Patch of Green” both at the Tudor City Concert for City Green Summer Series and the Patch of Green Concert at the legendary Metropolitan Room in New York City. • Collector’s Waltz Film Soundtrack – (October 2012) Gold REMI Award Winner - Nine original Collector’s Waltz soundtrack songs all composed and produced by Kristine, were recorded with Duke Ellington Orchestra pianist and conductor Tommy “TJ” James and a who’s who of Houston-based classical and jazz musicians. • “asYETuntitled” (February 2013) Kristine Mills’ talent oozes out of her pores.
Musicians that collaborate with her are honored to have worked with such a talented artist and find the experience exhilarating. With the released of her latest “asYETuntitled”, Kristine Mills has certainly taken her life history, analogies and perspective in life to the recording studio. Writing music is personal to her. It brings such gratification and peace that her audiences from every corner of this planet can enjoy and experience with her. “asYETuntitled” has spawned some great songs, three of which are highlighted today.
“All the Love in the World” (music: Kristine Mills words: Brian Spack - edited for lyrical content: Kristine Mills) – Brian wrote a poem as a wedding gift to a couple close to him. He requested that Kristine put music to his words. Initially it was a perplexing task for Kristine, but the culmination was an extraordinary experience for both. This song is upbeat. The musical arrangement is light hearted and joyful making you want to smile every time you listen to it. “asYETuntitled” (music and lyrics: Kristine Mills) - This song was written about how relationships come and go in life. Friends getting divorced, friends getting married, starting over again, and then wondering if the next person he/she meets is the one that will make life brand new. This single has a pop/contemporary spin on it with a little sprinkle of country. It’s a grand flavor when you are able to create a perfect recipe of genres to fit the storyline and mood of the song. The melody is perfection, again light heart with soft-spoken vocals. “Winter’s Chill” (Music and lyrics: Kristine Mills) – This song is about the ‘what if’s’ in relationships; “what if we would have stayed together?”
This single allows your mind to wonder into a place of thought, putting life’s experiences into perspective into a place of understanding. It is perfectly aligned in both vocals and melody giving audiences an ultimate experience. These songs are part of who Kristine Mills is today. This is her story created as episodes in a wondrous series called ‘her life’. It is all brought to audiences by some of the greatest musical arrangements of today. Whether told in a jazz format, or pop/contemporary format, the stories are delivered with eloquence and sophistication. Kristine Mills’ accolades and acclaims include but are not limited to: • Houston Press Rocks Off Houston’s 100 - The most distinguished artists as named by the publication. • Houston Press Music Awards - Best Female Vocalist • Houston Arts Alliance - Individual art grant for established artist in music • Houston Magazine “Hot List” – Houston’s Hotest Female Vocalist Kristine Mills’ upcoming asYETuntitled cd release concert performances include: • Metropolitan Room (NYC) - March 23, 2013 • Continental Club (Houston) - April 27, 2013
Other performances are pending, however her website and other social media outlets are updated with additional information weekly. You can listen to, purchase and/or follow her performance schedule by logging onto the following websites: www.kristinemillsmusic.com www.facebook.com/kristinemillsmusic www.twitter.com/kristinemills You can also enjoy music videos of her June 2012 Metropolitan Room, NYC performance: “Merlin” Music: Kristine Mills; Lyrics: David Schneider and Kristine Mills http://youtu.be/PzunxR2MT9w “Charlotte’s Waltz” Music: Kristine Mills; Lyrics: Kristine Mills and Brian Spack http://youtu.be/mWHDAKN4noI
Kristine Mills is currently working with A & R Select in Sherman Oaks, Ca. for licensing, a record deal, publishing and/or placement opportunities. They can be reached at: www.arselect.com 323-924-5897
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