Berkeley Everett

Berkeley Everett is an American jazz pianist known for his association with vocalist Kalil Wilson. He has headlined Jazz Reggae Festival,[1] Jazz Bakery, UCLA Spring Sing. In 2008 Everett graduated from UCLA with a bachelor's degree in ethnomusicology.

Berkeley Everett
GenresJazz, soul, R&B, classical
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsKeyboards

Work with Kalil Wilson

In 2006, Berkeley was selected by vocalist Kalil Wilson to accompany him as a finalist in the first annual Jose Iturbi International Vocal Competition.[2] Following the competition, they continued their collaboration. In 2007, Wilson and Everett began work on a full-length debut album devoted to the American Songbook.

Easy to Love

Everett released his debut album, Easy to Love, in 2009, featuring vocalist Kalil Wilson backed by the Berkeley Everett Trio. It has been critically praised,[3] receiving support from Kenny Burrell and jazz radio stations like KKJZ 88.1 Los Angeles[4] and KCSM 91.1 San Francisco. Berkeley served as musical arranger, co-producer and audio engineer for the album, as well as contributing the only original composition to appear on Easy to love.

References
  1. "2009 Jazz Reggae Festival". UCLA Live. Archived from the original on January 24, 2010. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
  2. "First Annual International Jose Iturbi Competition Finalists" (PDF). Jose Iturbi Foundation. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
  3. Raul Da Gama Rosa. "AllAboutJazz.com Review: Easy to Love". AllAboutJazz.com. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
  4. "KJAZZ Airplay". KKJZ 88.1 FM. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
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