Kristian Paradis - Steel Drums (High Tenor, Low Tenor, Double Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar, Tenor Bass, Six Bass), Drumset
Influences
Lord Kitchener, Mighty Sparrow, Boogsie Sharpe, Othello Molyneaux, Andy Narell, Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley, Ellie Mannette, King Tubby, Jurgen Lesker, Monty Alexander, Aerosmith, Beach Boys, Yoshihiro Harada, Miles Davis, Scientist, Gary Gibson, UB40, Buju Banton, Black Uhuru, Burning Spear, Jimmy Cliff, Gentleman, Ziggy Marley, Freddie McGregor, Bertie Marshall, Lee Scratch Perry, Garnett Silk, Konkie Halmeyer, Sly & Robbie, Steel Pulse, Dread Zeppelin, Toots & the Maytals, Peter Tosh, U-Roy, Sundar Popo, Alison Hinds, Black Stalin Calypso Rose, Liam Teague, Crazy, David Rudder, Denyse Plummer, Harry Belafonte, Superblue, Roaring Lion, Renegades, Invaders, Exodus, Phase II Pan Groove, Desperadoes, Tom Miller, Duke Ellington, Barrington Levy, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Fats Waller, Sun Ra, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Charlie Mingus, Oscar Peterson, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Antônio Carlos Jobim
Sounds Like
Parisian Thoroughfare by Bud Powell
Allegretto in C Major by Matteo Carcassi
In a Sentimental Mood by Duke Ellington
CLIENT FEEDBACK:
Kristian was great. He is easy to work with and he added so much to the event. --Jill S. Philadelphia, PA 10/13/2007
He is very easy to work with; very professional and very competent. There were some musicians at the event who were also impressed with his work. Definitely added to the ambiance of the party. I highly recommend him. --Elva D. Elkins Park, PA 9/30/2007
He was awesome! Everyone loved him and wants to book him for their next big party!! Wonderful! --Trish W. Palmyra, NJ 9/29/2007
Kristian did a great job for my Jimmy Buffett "A Pirate Looks at 40" Surprise Party for my fiance. Thank you! --Lori R. Wilmington, DE 9/14/2007
Kristian made our party an event to remember and I would HIGHLY recommend him. As a matter of fact, several people asked where they could get his contact information so good luck Gigmasters! --Ricahrd D. Newtown Square, PA 9/8/2007
A+++ Contracted Kristian to play an outdoor "Luau" type event with mocktails and a water slide here at Kutztown U for our week of welcome carnival. Would definately hire Kristian again in the future and highly recommend to anyone interested in a very professional excellent sounding steel drum performance. Ron Beitler Programming Coordinator - Association of Campus Events Co-Advisor Kutztown University of PA --Ron B. Kutztown, PA 8/27/2007
Kristian was fantastic and the perfect addition to out "Pig-a-Palooza" 2007. I would not hesitate to hire him again for my next bash! --Michelle M. Blue Anchor, NJ 8/18/2007
Kristian was AWESOME!!! He made our Luau a huge success. I would recommend him to anyone who's looking for steel drum entertainment. Kate --Kate K. Newtown Square, PA 7/28/2007
Kristin was very pleasant to watch and listen to during our event. The crowd loved his music and it restored thier Faith and inspired hope to live another day. Many of the audience were cancer patients facing a major crisis. It was a pleasure to watch their worries travel into the breeze to the wonderful sounds of the steel drums in Christian Paridise. --Faith W. Philadelphia, PA 7/26/2007
Kristian was great. He was very professional, on time and friendly. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the music. We got many compliments. --Adriana J. Monroe Twp, NJ 7/22/2007
We were having a carribean themed party and the stell drums were over the top good! It is an amazing sound to listen to or to just play horseshoes and have back ground music. Kristian is very very talented and enjoys playing the steel pan and doesn't expect a clap after every song! He does it because he enjoys it. I highly recommend him for any event you have that fits this music style!!!! --Chris O. Allentown, PA 7/21/2007
He was awesome. The background music really enhanced the steel drum playing. Everyone felt as if they were on vacation in the tropics. I highly recommend for a great party! --Susan I. Jamesburg, NJ 6/9/2007
Kristian was just fantastic, for a one man band, he can do it all. People thought he was amazing, best steel drums they have ever heard. He is also very professional and a pleasure to deal with. We highly recomend him and will use him again in the future! --Evan L. Long Branch, NJ 5/25/2007
Kristian was great for our party. His rates were very reasonable for a private party function. Three of my guests have already asked for his contact information, which I happily passed along. --Julie E. Downingtown, PA 6/30/2007
Kristian Paradis is an active Philadelphia based steelpan player. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance from the University of Delaware in 1999, graduated from the Armed Forces School of Music in 2000, and earned his Masters degree in steel-pan performance from the University of Delaware in 2005. After graduating from the Armed Forces School of Music in 2000, Mr. Paradis became a member of the Seventh Fleet Navy Band in Japan. He served as the drummer for the Show Band Far East Edition, drummer and steel-pan soloist in the Navy Jazz Combo, principal percussionist in the Navy concert and ceremonial band, lead pan player for the Tokyo Panorama Steel Orchestra and the Royal Palms Steel Band, as well as his newest group, De Jumbie Crew. Mr. Paradis has performed around the world, in such countries as Russia, China, Japan, Australia, Germany, and Israel. He currently teaches steel-pan at the University of Delaware.
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WOW, what a great weekend that has been... It was a pleasure to have you, looking forward to seeing you next time! Hope it will be Caribbean Summer Dortmund 2009!
Kristian, I dig your pan playing! Thanks for looking me up and keep in touch...there's Parrothead bands around here all the time looking for pan players. -DJ Jeff
Hey buddy! Nice to hear from you over MySpace and congrats on all of your great success with the Pan work!!! Great to see you at the percussion reunion a few months back, too. Tell Harvey I say HI and I'll see all you guys soon again. Best of everything, man - stay in touch!
Thanks for the add! Sorry if I've taken a long time to add you. I've been on the road playing shows, and I'm just now getting a chance to check out your page (which I'm loving, by the way)! How'd you come across my page? (just curious : ) Anyway, I'm glad you did! Now that we're friends, don't be a stranger!
xo Lindsay
P.S. I have shows coming up in PA, NJ, NYC, MD, and AZ...if you're in or near any of those areas, it would be awesome to see you a show...or five. : )
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