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  • Jazz / Blues / Nu-Jazz
  • VALPARAISO, Indiana, US
Thanks to everyone who came out during Pierogi Fest, it was great, sold alot of cds, and had alot of supportive people stopping by!

Keenan, Smooth Jazz, Blues

General Info

  • Genre: Blues / Jazz / Nu-Jazz

    Location VALPARAISO, Indiana, US

    Profile Views: 22644

    Last Login: 9/2/2010

    Member Since 12/29/2007

    Website www.keenanbaxter.com

    Record Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    ..WELCOME TO Keenan Baxter's Smooth Jazz & New Age Myspace Page, showing Keenan's Composing Abilities, Videos, Show Dates, Photos and his Performance Music. .... Keenan Baxter, Valparaiso Indiana's Grammy Contender is a Well-Known Keyboard Composer, Piano Player, and Soloist that Performs and Composes his own Original Songs as well as a few Popular Cover Songs All these songs Here are.."Live Demo".. SONGS - In other words How they sound NOW is How they Sound When Keenan Performs .."Tapestry of Freedom".. (a very emotional, courageous and inspiring song written for the soldiers in Iraq) was chosen for a Radio Show, A Slide Show for Daniel Webster College & also appears on the National Military Website.).... After ten years of composing, Keenan's musical talents are truly coming out. His current audience is in the genres of jazz, jazz/blues, funk, funk/jazz, Asian, Classical Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Caribbean, New Age, Celtic, Dance, AND any combination of these. Yes combinations such as - Blues Bass w/ Middle Eastern Melody or a Dance Beat. Another example combines Blues, Celtic and Dance . . . for Keenan, .. the songs and possibilities are literally endless....... “Performing ..boards allows me to sound like a full band, complete with a bass and drums,” stated Keenan. Keenan recently widened the musical horizons by recording tracks that the keyboard plays back while he is playing LIVE keys at the same time. A True Savant, that had composed over 100 songs and ten cds before the age of 21. .... For the discerning ear, some of the Keenan’s musical accomplishments include songs with a 4 beat rhythm and a 3 beat melody. Some of his songs have 5 melodies that are counter-pointing at the same time. His signature sounds are the result of ....composing before acquiring any musical training,.. ..and even NOW after receiving formal musical training, he still composes by ear. You can find Keenan on facebook, twitter his website and also linkedin. ..www.broadjam.com/keenanbaxter.... Check back again for more stories of creation to be added later.
  • Members

    KUDOS: .... * Top 40 Worldwide - 2004.. * Grammy Contender - 2006.. * Song Selected for MTV Sweet 16 Show - 2007.. * Performed at Chicago Cultural Center - 2007.. • Featured in the June 2008 Shore Magazine - circulates throughout Chicago, Michigan and Indiana. See Keenan's blog to read the article.. ..• EDUCATION: .... Currently attending Front Porch Music in Valparaiso, studying keyboards, music theory and composing at the same time. .. Recently Graduated from Music Industry Workshop, Chicago with a certificate in Record Producing. .. With Music Keenan believes that one should always be in education, there's ALWAYS something to learn... ..• GENRES: .... Classical Jazz, Blues, Swing Jazz, Rock, Goth, Industrial, House, Dance, Progressive House, Funk, Celtic, Symphonic, Horror, Suspense, Romance, Hip Hop. Currently collaborating with a female vocalist, Masse, in classic rock and classic blues... ..• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: .... I started composing 8 years ago at the age of 14. I recently started performing ..boards after only 2 years of lessons. I have recorded several local rock bands, and can help produce and compose extra tracks easily. I have written over 100 songs, and have 11 albums... ..• SOFTWARE: .... Pro Tools, Vegas Video, Acid 5.0, Yamaha SE8, Digital Recording Studio.. ..• LISTEN TO ONLINE: .... You can hear the variety of my songs by visiting .... You can check out Keenan's Celtic Music for St. Patrick's Day on his website:.. ...... .... .. .. .. ..Tapestry of Freedom - Dedicated to the Troops In Iraq...... .. .. .. .. .. .... ..This Video Shows the Song ..Tapestry of Freedom.. by Keenan which has been used for the Funerals of Fallen Soldiers AND ALso for Homeland Security at Daniel Webster College, Kudos to Keenan for This Patriotic Song Creating Such an Emotional Response in Americans to Celebrate Their Freedom - Happy July 4th! .... ......Keenan Has ONLY 5 Albums Online:.... .. — Make Your Heart Pound:..  .. .. .. LINKS TO MAKE YOUR HEART POUND (Dance) ALBUM (2008): .. ......Myspace ..  .... PayPlay.. ....CdBaby.... .. .. .... .. ........ — Crave The Floor:..........   .... .. LINKS TO Crave The Floor (House) ALBUM (2006): .. .. ....I-Tunes....   ...... PayPlay....   ...... Tradebit....   ...... Emusic....   ...... Apple .. iTunes....   ...... Emusic....   ...... PayPlay.... .. .. .. .. ....—100% Goth:.. ...... .... .. LINKS TO KEENAN'S GOTH ALBUM (2007): .. ....Cd baby.. .. ...... I - Tunes....   ...... PayPlay....   ...... .... ....Apple .. iTunes.. .... ....Bitmunk.. ........PassAlong.. ........Tradebit.. .. .. .. .. .. ....  ........— 12 O'clock:.. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .... LINKS TO 12 O'CLOCK (Techno) ALBUM (2005): .. ......I - tunes.. .. ...... PayPlay....   ...... Apple .. iTunes....   ...... Bitmunk....   ...... Tradebit.. ........GroupieTunes.... ......—KGB ALBUM (2004): .......... ...... .. .. .. LINKS TO KEENAN’S KGB (Techno) ALBUM (2004): .. ......PayPlay.... ...... I - Tunes.... ....Groupie Tunes.... ....Emusic.... ....QtrNote.... ....Bitmunk.... ....PassAlong.... ....Apple iTunes.... ....Tradebit.... ..
  • Influences

    I love music! I spend most of my time writing new songs, and practicing my existing songs. I am working on a new demo cd and just finished creating Christmas jazz which entailed taking existing Christmas songs and and making my own version of that song. .. .. I have many influences, but who comes to mind quickly is Jim Brickman, BB King, DJ Bam Bam. I also listen to music on movies and get a great deal of new ideas from watching movies. .. .. I also love to record, especially when I help compose the songs. Many artists have the guitar and a melody, but have no idea how to make the songs a finished sound. That's where I can come in and "finish" the song. After producing music for over 8 years, I have the experience to produce great sounding music. I also create quality NEW versions of cover songs.
  • Sounds Like

    Keenan Baxter is a young (24 years old) but accomplished (Award Nominated) musician that has been composing for ten years now. Keenan combines genres & styles to bring fresh musical sounds by fusing multiple elements in creative & new contexts. Keenan's multi-layered and multiple melody compositions have already garnered this musician positive critical attention including Keenan's song titled "1 Time" used on MTV's popular show "My Super Sweet 16." .. .. Keenan is also the wearer of many hats, being involved in songwriting, production and, of course, performance, working every day in his studio. Keenan is actively seeking a record label to put its resources behind Keenan's eclectic talents, adding momentum to an already climbing career. Working in a variety of genres .. Hip-Hop, Dance, Techno, Adult, New Age, Trance, Goth, Celtic, Classical, Club, House, Celtic AND .. Soundtrack .. .. Keenan is a promising talent whose abilities encompass multiple styles and skills... .. Baxter's formidable aptitude in the world of music has already garnered him noteworthy praise. Keenan's most recent release .. ..Crave the Floor.., an album of high-energy dance tracks .. nabbed a ..pre-nomination for the 2006 Grammys .. in the ..Best Record and Best Album.. categories. The album's titular song made the grade, earning popularity in the Latino Market .. where it grabbed a slot on the LatinPool Jan 06 Dance Mix CD .. and making the charts in the United States Record Pools. ..Decent.. crashed into the Top 40 Indie Records listings on a global scale... .. It's no surprise Keenan is a regular visitor in the Top 10 at IsOnLiveRadio.com AND HAS BEEN FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS... .. Keenan Baxter casts a wide net artistically,.. according to a representative of A&R Select. ..Keenan is young but has already mastered a number of genres and ably weaves the elements of each, producing top notch representations of all the styles for which he is earning a name as both songwriter and performer. .. In addition to his already complex and intelligent compositions recorded in his studio, Keenan brings new and interesting interpretations of his own work on stage. The live arena is where Keenan really shines, presenting his distinct flavors and improvising new layers and textures for his songs..... .. Baxter is continuing his experience in the music industry, having completed a record producing course at Music Industry Workshop in Chicago and currently attending Front Porch Music. While Keenan may work with familiar genres, he takes them in new and interesting directions which makes it ..difficult to find a similar artist... The "Jazz Master" for example is a Jazz - Blues - Funk song. Hopefully, Keenan hopes to branch off into film, as soon as someone gives him an opportunity!.. .. More information songs are available by visiting ..www.broadjam.com/keenanbaxter....

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  1. Keenan, Smooth Jazz, Blues uploaded a new video.

    9:07 PM Aug 26

    • Keenan, Composer - Artist - Producer
      This is a nice version of the "Last of the Mohicans" Keenan has really "jazzed" it up. Let me know what you think!
    • Keenan Baxter
      Keenan Baxter 6 days ago
      This would make an awesome Celtic song as well. Just speed it up a bit! Stop by my Celtic Myspace and listen for a while AND enjoy the music! Keenan Baxter - Celtic Beat
  2. Keenan, Smooth Jazz, Blues Thanks to everyone who came out during Pierogi Fest, it was great, sold alot of cds, and had alot of supportive people stopping by!

    1:36 PM Aug 2

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Last of the Mohicans - Keenan Baxter's version

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    Posted Jul 18 2010 8:21 PM

    This is a video from a great show I did at Cafe Divine in Merrillivlle. THis song is a Irish - Celtic song with Bag pipes, take a listen and Enjoy!
    Celtic Music At Cafe Divine 2010


    Posted Jul 6 2010 7:25 PM

    Hapy 4th of July

    Posted Jul 4 2010 6:21 PM

    Nice Space!!! Good work... hugs & kisses

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    Posted Jun 8 2010 8:49 PM

    Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your performance at Living Hope Church!  Unfortunately I was late to the market today and made it in time for your last 2 pieces.  I think you closed with the one I have on repeat in my car, very calming.  Love your work, you will go far.  Best wishes, Lorraine.

    Posted Jun 7 2010 4:38 AM

    Awesome music

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Bio:

Keenan Made Ringtone of the Month with This Song: WELCOME TO THIS NEW Myspace, recently created to show Keenan's composing abilities and Performance Music.

Keenan Baxter, Valparaiso's Grammy Contender and a Known Keyboard Composer, Piano Player, and Soloist. Keenan also Performs and Composes Songs with Various Artists.

KEENAN's HAS ALSO ADDED A NEW Live Demo SONG - (based on the movie Jurassic Park) Check it out and add a comment!.

"Whispers of Love"and "Tapestry of Freedom" and were recently chosen for a pod shows, (Tapestry is a very emotional, courageous and inspiring song written for the soldiers in Iraq - chosen for a Radio Show, A Slide Show for Daniel Webster College & also appears on the National Military Website.)

..
After ten years of composing, Keenan's musical talents are truly coming out. His current audience is in the genres of jazz, jazz/blues, funk, funk/jazz, Asian jazz, Classical Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Middle Eastern Jazz, Celtic, Dance, AND any combination of these. Yes combinations such as - Blues Bass w/ Middle Eastern Melody or a Dance Beat w/ Middle Eastern melody. Another song combines Blues, Celtic and Dance . . . for Keenan, the songs and possibilities are literally endless.

“Performing ..boards allows me to sound like a full band, complete with a bass and drums,” stated Keenan. Keenan recently widened the musical horizons by recording tracks that the keyboard plays back while he is playing live keys at the same time. In a nutshell, Keenan composed over 100 songs and ten cds before the age of 21.

For the discerning ear, some of the Keenan’s musical accomplishments include songs with a 4 beat rhythm and a 3 beat melody. Some of his songs have 5 melodies that are counter-pointing at the same time. His Unique sounds are the result of ..composing before acquiring any musical training, ..and even after receiving musical training, he still composes by ear.

The Song Titled "Irish Echoes — ..
Written for his St. Patrick's Day debut at Martinis, Irish Echoes is a combo of genres that Is Keenan's signature style - combining Celtic music with a Dance percussion, this song falls into the "Trance" genre. Although this song is loved by all age groups — Keenan has played this song from teens to seniors.

Song Titled "FAREWELL" —
"Farewell" a Celtic song, was created while Keenan was playing "Lord of the Rings," video game. This song illustrates the feeling of the Soldiers saying good bye to their families and loved ones. It is both happy and sad, courageous and fearful. Keenan also wrote "Farewell Reprise," which illustrates the death, destruction, sorrow and yet motivation to continue the fight the War - including sound effects of bombs going off! You can feel the smoldering fires and gloom overshadowing the battle field. Listen to this song on Keenan's broadjam account — www.broadjam.com/keenanbaxter

"TALTREE BUTTERFLIES" —
"Taltree Butterflies" was created when Keenan performed a concert at the Taltree Arboretum summer of 07. When Keenan practices for a new venue, he creates a new song - just for that venue. Knowing that nature preserve full of beauty and nature, he composed this song to match the environment.

ENGLISH MAN —
Song Titled "English Man," was created while he was performing for the Candlelight Tour out of LaPorte, Indiana in Dec. of 2006. at the infamous Orr Mansion. Keenan drew upon the surrounding architecture during Christmas time and created this song for the time period of the mansion - the late 1800s (it's also haunted).

Song Titled"WHISPERS OF LOVE" —
"Whispers of Love," is a Latino Waltz, filled with passion and surprises. This is a must listen. Keenan Composed the song for a Wedding Ceremony while playing the video game Star Wars Galaxy (SWG). The bride and groom were delighted with the song. Keenan performs this song live in various versions.

Check back again for more stories of creation to be added later.

Member Since:

December 29, 2007

Members:

KUDOS:
.. * Top 40 Worldwide - 2004
* Grammy Contender - 2006
* Song Selected for MTV Sweet 16 Show - 2007
* Performed at Chicago Cultural Center - 2007
• Featured in the June 2008 Shore Magazine - circulates throughout Chicago, Michigan and Indiana. See Keenan's blog to read the article
• EDUCATION:
Currently attending Front Porch Music in Valparaiso, studying keyboards, music theory and composing at the same time.
Recently Graduated from Music Industry Workshop, Chicago with a certificate in Record Producing.
With Music Keenan believes that one should always be in education, there's ALWAYS something to learn.
• GENRES:
Classical Jazz, Blues, Swing Jazz, Rock, Goth, Industrial, House, Dance, Progressive House, Funk, Celtic, Symphonic, Horror, Suspense, Romance, Hip Hop. Currently collaborating with a female vocalist, Masse, in classic rock and classic blues.
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
I started composing 8 years ago at the age of 14. I recently started performing ..boards after only 2 years of lessons. I have recorded several local rock bands, and can help produce and compose extra tracks easily. I have written over 100 songs, and have 11 albums.
• SOFTWARE:
Pro Tools, Vegas Video, Acid 5.0, Yamaha SE8, Digital Recording Studio
• LISTEN TO ONLINE:
You can hear the variety of my songs by visiting
You can check out Keenan's Celtic Music for St. Patrick's Day on his website:

..

Tapestry of Freedom - Dedicated to the Troops In Iraq

This Video Shows the Song Tapestry of Freedom by Keenan which has been used for the Funerals of Fallen Soldiers AND ALso for Homeland Security at Daniel Webster College, Kudos to Keenan for This Patriotic Song Creating Such an Emotional Response in Americans to Celebrate Their Freedom - Happy July 4th!

Keenan Has ONLY 5 Albums Online:


— Make Your Heart Pound:
 
LINKS TO MAKE YOUR HEART POUND (Dance) ALBUM (2008):
Myspace
 
PayPlay
CdBaby
— Crave The Floor:   I - tunes 
PayPlay
 
Apple 
iTunes
 
Bitmunk
 
Tradebit
GroupieTunes

LINKS TO Crave The Floor (House) ALBUM (2006):
I-Tunes  
PayPlay
 
Tradebit
 
Emusic
 
Apple 
iTunes
 
Emusic
 
PayPlay
 
—100% Goth:

LINKS TO KEENAN'S GOTH ALBUM (2007):
Cd baby 

I - Tunes
 
PayPlay
 
Apple 
iTunes
Bitmunk
PassAlong
Tradebit
..
  — 12 O'clock:
LINKS TO 12 O'CLOCK (Techno) ALBUM (2005):
—KGB ALBUM (2004):

LINKS TO KEENAN’S KGB (Techno) ALBUM (2004):
PayPlay
I - Tunes
Groupie Tunes Emusic QtrNote Bitmunk PassAlong Apple iTunes Tradebit

Influences:

I love music! I spend most of my time writing new songs, and practicing my existing songs. I am working on a new demo cd and just finished creating Christmas jazz which entailed taking existing Christmas songs and and making my own version of that song.

I have many influences, but who comes to mind quickly is Jim Brickman, BB King, DJ Bam Bam. I also listen to music on movies and get a great deal of new ideas from watching movies.

I also love to record, especially when I help compose the songs. Many artists have the guitar and a melody, but have no idea how to make the songs a finished sound. That's where I can come in and "finish" the song. After producing music for over 8 years, I have the experience to produce great sounding music. I also create quality NEW versions of cover songs.

Sounds Like:

Keenan Baxter is a young (24 years old) but accomplished (Award Nominated) musician that has been composing for ten years now. Keenan combines genres & styles to bring fresh musical sounds by fusing multiple elements in creative & new contexts. Keenan's multi-layered and multiple melody compositions have already garnered this musician positive critical attention including Keenan's song titled "1 Time" used on MTV's popular show "My Super Sweet 16."

Keenan is also the wearer of many hats, being involved in songwriting, production and, of course, performance, working every day in his studio. Keenan is actively seeking a record label to put its resources behind Keenan's eclectic talents, adding momentum to an already climbing career. Working in a variety of genres .. Hip-Hop, Dance, Techno, Adult, New Age, Trance, Goth, Celtic, Classical, Club, House, Celtic AND Soundtrack .. Keenan is a promising talent whose abilities encompass multiple styles and skills.

Baxter's formidable aptitude in the world of music has already garnered him noteworthy praise. Keenan's most recent release .. ..Crave the Floor.., an album of high-energy dance tracks .. nabbed a pre-nomination for the 2006 Grammys in the Best Record and Best Album categories. The album's titular song made the grade, earning popularity in the Latino Market .. where it grabbed a slot on the LatinPool Jan 06 Dance Mix CD .. and making the charts in the United States Record Pools. ..Decent.. crashed into the Top 40 Indie Records listings on a global scale.

It's no surprise Keenan is a regular visitor in the Top 10 at IsOnLiveRadio.com AND HAS BEEN FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS.

Keenan Baxter casts a wide net artistically,.. according to a representative of A&R Select. ..Keenan is young but has already mastered a number of genres and ably weaves the elements of each, producing top notch representations of all the styles for which he is earning a name as both songwriter and performer.
In addition to his already complex and intelligent compositions recorded in his studio, Keenan brings new and interesting interpretations of his own work on stage. The live arena is where Keenan really shines, presenting his distinct flavors and improvising new layers and textures for his songs...

Baxter is continuing his experience in the music industry, having completed a record producing course at Music Industry Workshop in Chicago and currently attending Front Porch Music. While Keenan may work with familiar genres, he takes them in new and interesting directions which makes it difficult to find a similar artist. The "Jazz Master" for example is a Jazz - Blues - Funk song. Hopefully, Keenan hopes to branch off into film, as soon as someone gives him an opportunity!

More information songs are available by visiting www.broadjam.com/keenanbaxter

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