THE EARLY RECORDINGS

It all started with my 1992 recordings in Austin, Texas with legendary producer/engineer and magical bass player, Spencer Starnes of Bee Creek Studio. This early recording was my cassette tape demo that launched it my early career.

Also on this page is the demo that I recorded over 10 years later in 2005 in Aric Nitzberg's home studio here in Houston. Ponciana is still receiving radio play on some of our local jazz radio stations.

KRISTINE MILLS MUSIC

KRISTINE MILLS MUSIC - my first commercial cd, is a brief glimpse into the songs and styles that have made me the musician I am today.

You'll find a touch of Texas-style blues in each of the tracks whether they are heart-wrenching Cole Porter songs to lush renditions, sung in Portuguese, of a Bossa Nova classics.

PLAYING WTH THE BIG BOYS LIVE

This live recording during our performance at Cezannes' features my musical mentor - the late great Rocky White on drums and his lifelong buddy, Barry Lee Hall, JR on trumpet - these guys were the last of the veteran members of the band led by Duke himself.

The room was packed-full, standing room only with people lined up down the stairs waiting to get into the show. For those that made it in - we did not dissapoint - for those of you who did not - this is your chance to experience the energy of that special evening.

bossanovafied

NOT YET RELEASED

bossanovafied is the result of Paulo Midosi's and Haroldo Cazes' arrangements of my original songs, along with the work of the other talented musicians on this recording. This album, infused with the soul of Brasil, contains the rhythm of bossa nova and samba, and the unique sounds of Brazilian music that have always fascinated, mesmerized and inspired me.

as yet untitled

NOT YET RELEASED

as yet untitled - a mere 20 years in the making - relationships, kids, spouses and lots of living in between - we're finally here. It is better than I could imagine. A collaberation with David Rice, a brilliant musician and craftsman of songs and sound and David's great friend and collaborator, the spectacular drummer, percussionist and force-to-be-reckoned-with, Ramy Antoun. I brought along my dear friend and musical conscience, bassist David Craig - together we're creating a sound, which blends all of the influences of our generation and of those musical masters that shaped us. enjoy.