Chris Kern Group

Steel Drums, Tropical Jazz, Latin Jazz, Calypso, Socca, Hawaiian, Original Music, Classical, Show Tunes, Spanish and South American, and more.​ Some of the tunes on my list are : Rum & Coca Cola by Lord Invader, Blue Bayou, One Love and more by Bob Marley, LaSamba, The Hammer and many more by Andy Narell, My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music, Over The Rainbow/What a wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (Iz), Aloha Oei Traditional, Island in The Sun, Kokomo by The Beach Boys, Take Five by Dave Brubeck, Jump In De Line by Harry Belefonte, Jamaica Farewell Traditional, Various Pieces by J.S. Bach, Besa Me Mucho, Brazil, Girl From Ipanema and more by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Breezin' by George Benson and many more... full set list is available upon request. I am adding new music all of the time. I will also accept specific requests if possible and submitted in a timely manner.

Steel Drum Player, Vibes Player, Marimba Player, Pianist Christopher Kern has been performing in the Northwest and throughout the country for over 40 years. Originally from Portland,Oregon, Christopher continues to delight audiences with his unique and brilliant approach to the steel pans, marimba, vibes, and piano. He has performed with his quartet Island Breeze, 10 piece Jimmy Buffett tribute band Tropical Storm, and performs with guitarist Bret Malmquist and as a soloist. His mastery of the Steel Drums has been lauded by some of the top names in the world of steel pans including Steel Drum inventor and innovator Dr. Ellie Mannette who is recognized as the 'Father of the Modern Steel Pan'. Christopher is part of a small group of recognized pioneers in the steel drum community worldwide and continues to push the envelope with this beautiful amazing instrument. Along with traditional Caribbean music, Christopher also performs Latin Jazz, Original Compositions, Classical and New Age Music. He has performed with various orchestras and choirs and recently performed Glenn Mclure's 'St Francis in the Americas : A Caribbean Mass' with the Lake Grove Presbyterian Choir (see video). He has worked with Hamilton Cheifetz and Carol Sindell of the Florestan Trio, Members of Nu Shooz, Members of Pink Martini and many others.

Access to electricity if using sound system. Usually for more than 50 guests a sound system is advised.
Level ground and cover from the weather (the steel drums cannot be in the direct sun.)
I can provide cover for a small fee.