August 30th, 2007 11:04am
After years of contributing to the success of numerous recording artists, urban storyteller extraordinaire Kenny White has finally set sail on a solo career. A master of commercial songwriting and a seasoned studio artist, it wasn't until his late 40s that White decided it was time to step forward from behind the scenes. And we’re glad he did.
A natural storyteller, White has developed the ability to express heartaches, happiness and observations with guileless flare. It’s refreshing and relatable songwriting because there’s an honest maturity to his words. The New York native has something the youth-saturated radio lacks: experience.
Having worked with high-profile recording artists throughout his career (Shawn Colvin, Linda Ronstadt, Dwight Yoakam and Gladys Knight, just to name few), White was able to tap into his colleagues’ support for his own musical endeavors. The result was two full-length albums, Uninvited Guest (2002) and his most recent effort, Symphony in 16 Bars (2005).
So, what took him so long to share his well-crafted tunes with the rest of us? We don’t know, but it was worth the wait.
Tune into Plum after the Castle Rock Fire dies down to watch the documentary on Kenny White featuring an exclusive interview and live performances. Get a peek at the trailer below.
