Calvin Keys - Electric Keys

Release date 2013

Calvin Keys has toured and performed with many of the most notable names in jazz and soul music including being in the Ray Charles Band, Ahmad Jamal’s band, John Handy and many, many more.

Here and now, Calvin has returned to Wide Hive with his first solo album in seven years. With Nine New Compositions Calvin adeptly navigates straight ahead Jazz, to Funk and Blues, always maintaining the quintessential Calvin feel, for which he is known and respected. Joining Calvin on ELECTRIC KEYS are Wide Hive Players Bassist and Pianist Matt Montgomery (Also On Larry Coryell- The Lift), Trombonist Mike Rinta, Saxophonist Doug Rowan and Drummer Josh Jones. Stand out tracks ‘Electric Keys’ ‘You Know The Game’ ‘Rhubarb Jam’ and Calvin’s acoustic ballad ‘Touch’ are sure crowd pleasers.

“Calvin is a natural. His playing is so deep in the pocket, it comes off elegant and effortless.” – Mercury News