KARIS HENRY:- L.A. Based, Guitarist/Producer --------------------- A blend of fun and crazy, yet polite, respectful and kind" gentleman, who fits this rare personality, seems to be a gem that no one can resist to know. His energy both as a musician and in person is electric and fills the room instantaneously. Karis hails from humble beginnings; born in a small village in Kenya, Ndenderu, he knows the best and the worst of both worlds. As a young boy, attending church and participating in church functions, he was introduced to the guitar and the relationship between this instrument and Karis was born. He has been teaching Music at Wing Lane Elementary School, in Hacienda Heights, and South Cal School of Music in Bellflower CA, as well as directing Music at Lifeline Community Fellowship in Buena Park, CA. He's performed with numerous artist who can be found in the [credits] page. CREDITS: Karis is currently a member of Vega, a jazz band based here in southern California, and a guitarist with the critically acclaimed Mili Mili, which recently received great reviews from David Foster from the competitive music show, Star Tomorrow. Other groups that Karis has contributed to include Milele, 4th Ave Jones, Killer Entertainment's Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise, Limit X, Reggae Motion, Zion Music, 12th note Production (Boston), Badaue, Jativa Reggae, Roots Generation, Jcleff Music among many others. He has individually worked with celebrity musicians over the last 7 years in his career here in the U.S., primarily, Alex Acuna, Abe Laboriel, Paul Jackson Jr, Ray Barbie, Justo Almario, Alberto Salas, Andre Crouch, Fred Doumbe, Giovanni, Vega to name just a few.


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