Chris Olsen
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Chris Olsen is a jazz
pianist, composer, poet, and vocalist. Currently a member of the fusion group Time in Motion (or TIM), and former member of South Dakota based funk ensemble Greenhouse.
Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
, he began piano at age 4, studied classical piano at the University of Sioux Falls
, and moved to the Boulder, Colorado
in 2005 studying under the instruction of Art Lande
. He made the first record of his own compositions in 2006 at Immersive Studios utilizing a grand piano. Chris later switched gears to incorporate a Fender Rhodes and various other electronic keyboards coupled with various effects and often looping tones and noises from the keyboard over his jazz-based compositions.
In 2002 he recorded and performed with the Sioux Falls area group Greenhouse. Chris now lives in Boulder, Colorado
and tours actively with the Fusion-trio Time in Motion with fellow bandmates Dan Pearson on alto/barry/and tenor saxophone along with local Boulder drum instructor Steve Saviano.
The trio's performances involve highly original numbers, make extensive use of unique altered-meter time signatures placing emphasis on Saviano's rhythmic prowess; most notably the original composition "Triptoeing Through the Tulips" found on the bands 2008 LP release "Heal thy Life" which was recorded at Colorado Sound Studios.
Immersive Studios*http://www.immersivestudios.com
Colorado Sound Studios*http://www.coloradosound.com
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
pianist, composer, poet, and vocalist. Currently a member of the fusion group Time in Motion (or TIM), and former member of South Dakota based funk ensemble Greenhouse.
Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Sioux Falls is the county seat of Minnehaha County, and also extends into Lincoln County to the south...
, he began piano at age 4, studied classical piano at the University of Sioux Falls
University of Sioux Falls
The University of Sioux Falls is a private, liberal arts college affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. It is also commonly called USF.-History:...
, and moved to the Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Boulder is the county seat and most populous city of Boulder County and the 11th most populous city in the U.S. state of Colorado. Boulder is located at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of...
in 2005 studying under the instruction of Art Lande
Art Lande
Art Lande is a jazz pianist, drummer, composer and educator.Born in New York City, he began piano at age 4, studied at Williams College, and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1969. He made the first record of his own compositions in 1973 for ECM Records, in a duo with saxophonist/flutist Jan...
. He made the first record of his own compositions in 2006 at Immersive Studios utilizing a grand piano. Chris later switched gears to incorporate a Fender Rhodes and various other electronic keyboards coupled with various effects and often looping tones and noises from the keyboard over his jazz-based compositions.
In 2002 he recorded and performed with the Sioux Falls area group Greenhouse. Chris now lives in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Boulder is the county seat and most populous city of Boulder County and the 11th most populous city in the U.S. state of Colorado. Boulder is located at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of...
and tours actively with the Fusion-trio Time in Motion with fellow bandmates Dan Pearson on alto/barry/and tenor saxophone along with local Boulder drum instructor Steve Saviano.
The trio's performances involve highly original numbers, make extensive use of unique altered-meter time signatures placing emphasis on Saviano's rhythmic prowess; most notably the original composition "Triptoeing Through the Tulips" found on the bands 2008 LP release "Heal thy Life" which was recorded at Colorado Sound Studios.
External links
Time in Motion Music*http://www.timeinmotionmusic.comImmersive Studios*http://www.immersivestudios.com
Colorado Sound Studios*http://www.coloradosound.com