Jarrad Kritzstein, (born September 9, 1987) also known as Jarrad K, is an American record producer, songwriter,[1] filmmaker and actor. He is known for co-writing/producing Ruston Kelly's debut album Dying Star and Elohim's self-titled album.
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| Birth name | Jarrad Halen Kritzstein |
| Born | September 9, 1987 Orange County, California, U.S. |
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| Website | jarradk |
Early life and education
editKritzstein was born on September 9, 1987, in Orange County, California.
Career
editAs a young man, Kritzstein starred as Jimmy Kidd on the PBS television show Wishbone, as well as voiced Tiny Tim in the animated A Christmas Carol.[2]
Kritzstein has directed and produced various music videos for Baywood and Zak Waters,[3] and has worked as a professional film/video editor from a very young age.
In 2011, Kritzstein collaborated with Australian artist Megan Washington to write/produce her single "Holy Moses",[4] and "Insomnia" (the title track) from her EP Insomnia.[5][6][7] Kritzstein has written and produced for Audra Mae,[8][9] and played guitar in her band, The Almighty Sound.[10] He also wrote and produced for Travis McCoy, Rosie Carney, Dappled Cities,[11][12] Hungary Kids of Hungary and San Cisco. He is one half of the folk-duo, Baywood, alongside Denver native, Joe Ginsberg (bassist for Chuck Ragan, formerly of Single File).
As a filmmaker, Kritzstein directed Camp Woz: The Admirable Lunacy of Philanthropy, a documentary about ten challenged young men from New Jersey staying at the home of Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak for a week of creativity and independence. The film won a Humanitarian Vision Award at the 2008 Newport Beach Film Festival.[13]
In 2012, Kritzstein co-wrote a song, "To the Dreamers", for Australian singer Chloe Tully.[14] He also co-produced the album Lake Air for the Australian band Dappled Cities.[15]
In 2015 Kritzstein operated a recording studio called The Woods in Burbank, California.
In 2016 he moved to Nashville, Tennessee and toured extensively with artists Ruston Kelly and Lucie Silvas.
On February 1, 2019, his private recording studio Chateau Noir opened in East Nashville, Tennessee.[16]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1997 | Wishbone | Jimmy Kidd | Recurring role |
| A Christmas Carol | Tiny Tim (voice) | Direct-to-video | |
| 2001 | Jacob's Gift | Marcus | Short |
References
edit- ^ "Gotye favourite for APRA Song of the Year as 30 finalists announced". Daily Telegraph, AAP March 22, 2012
- ^ "Tiny Tim lives!". Lancaster Online, Marty Crisp Correspondent Dec 21, 2008
- ^ "Baywood to release debut album in the new year". The Deli, Karla Hernández Jan 1, 2013
- ^ "Gotye leads charge for top song award". Sydney Morning Herald, March 22 2012
- ^ "Megan Washington: 'It would be great to write a song about coconuts and moonbeams, but I just can't.'". Sydney Morning Herald, November 27, 2014. Annabel Ross.
- ^ "AllMusic Guide on Jarrad Kritzstein", Retrieved on 7 June 2014.
- ^ "Gotye favourite for Song of the Year as 30 finalists announced". news.com.au, March 23, 2012
- ^ "Concert review: Audra Mae rocks hometown show at the Blue Door". The Oklahoman, July 23, 2012 By Brandy McDonnell
- ^ "Audra Mae and the Almighty Sound / Audra Mae ". AllMusic Review by Hal Horowitz
- ^ "Audra Mae & The Almighty Sound release EP!". Neufutur, James McQuiston December 5, 2011
- ^ "Dappled Cities Announce New Album ‘Lake Air’". BMA Magazine, 9 July 12
- ^ "Dappled Cities : Lake Air". Beat Magazine, By Chris Girdler
- ^ "Film directed by Coto de Caza resident wins award at Newport Film Festival". Orange County Register. May 1, 2008. Updated Aug. 21, 2013
- ^ "Outback life helps dreamy singer shine". ABC Western Queensland, By Blythe Seinor with Chrissy Arthur
- ^ "Dappled Cities launch ‘Lake Air’ – with a little help from their friends Archived January 1, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. Vox Magazine, Jun 29, 2012
- ^ "Château noir".
External links
edit- "JarradK.com Official Web", Retrieved on 7 June 2014.