As a classically trained musician Kali learned to read music at the age of 8.
He was playing in jazz combos doing be-bop and standards by the age of 13, professionally at 17. Kali studied jazz extensively with Rick Messina. Kali attended the Royal College of Music in London where Kali studied with Jakob Lindberg, and the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Basel Switzerland, where Kali studied with Hopkinson Smith and Eugen Dombois. Kali is an expert in Baroque music and has recorded the suites for lute in C minor and E major by J. S. Bach, and major pieces by Francisco Tarrega and Matteo Carcassi. Kali has given solo recitals in London, France, and Switzerland and Kali has played live on the radio in California and France. Kali has recorded original music in many styles from dub to hip hop to electronica to progressive blues rock as well as his own unique creation "Swamp Sound System" a blend of blues dub and electronics with a cinematic americana flavor. Kali has played all over the United States with many groups including: Sharkbait, Alter Ego, and President Breakfast. Much of this music is available for Free Download. Check out his demo reel.
Debut Self Titled Artist Album -"KALI" - coming soon |