Kyle Eastwood
As someone who has had a myriad of opportunities to shine, Kyle Eastwood has truly carved his own path as a musician and his bass playing and composing talents reflect the richness and diversity of his experience.
No stranger to jazz music, at a young age his father, film actor/director Clint Eastwood introduced him to jazz stars such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Dave Brubeck, Thelonious Monk, and Miles Davis.
Kyle began playing electric bass in high school, learning R&B, Motown, and reggae tunes by ear. After studying with French bassist Bunny Brunel, he engrossed himself in the New York and Los Angeles area jazz scene, and signed with Sony in 1998 where he released his debut recording From Here to There.
After relocating to Europe Kyle signed with Candid Records and released Paris Blue in 2004. This recording climbed to No. 1 on the French Jazz Charts.
His third recording Now (Candid) was released in 2006 and features songs written by Ben Cullum as well as a who's who of musicians from the London jazz scene. His live performances have been met with sold out venues and critical acclaim across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Kyle has composed or arranged seven of Clint Eastwood's latest films including Mystic River. Million Dollar Baby, Flags Of Our Fathers, Letters from Iwo Jima, Gran Torino, and Invictus.
His latest recording, Metropolitain was released in June 2009 in the US on Mack Avenue Records. Metropolitain is a genre crossing recording that strongly showcases Kyle's stunning electric bass talents.