This week Khristian interviews a Columbus Ohio native, Hamilton Hardin. He has become an emerging force in today’s music. As a Grammy award winning producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer for big band and orchestra, Hamilton combines vast musical influences in efforts to produce a fresh and relevant sound.
In 2004, Hamilton completed a degree in Jazz Studies and Saxophone performance from The Ohio State University.
Since then, he’s continued to tour, record, produce, and arrange for artist such as: Kirk Whalum, Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle/Gladys Knight, Dave Koz, Fred Hammond, Tyrese, Israel Houghton, Norman Brown, Lalah Hathaway, Mike Phillips, John P. Kee, Lucia Parker, Take 6, Kenny Latimore, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, William McDowell, Ruben Studdard and many others.
Hamilton Hardin has released two records: “Just Wanna Say” in 2014, and “Pray” in 2020; and will soon release his newest work “Filled With Wonder”.
He serves as founder and Executive Director of Future Star, a nonprofit organization that aims to bring music industry professionals to schools all over the world; teaching young people to use art to bring environmental awareness to their communities.
Website: Hamiltonhardin.com
Social Media Handle: @Hamiltonhardin
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