Jarrad Kritzstein, (born September 9, 1987) also known as Jarrad K, is an American record producer, songwriter, filmmaker and actor. He is known for co-writing/producing Ruston Kelly’s debut LP “Dying Star” and Elohim’s self-titled album, “Elohim.”
Early life and education
Kritzstein was born in Orange County, California.
Career
As a young man, Kritzstein starred as Jimmy Kidd on the PBS television show ''
Wishbone
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'', as well as voiced Tiny Tim in the animated ''
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Kritzstein has directed and produced various music videos for Baywood and Zak Waters, and has worked as a professional film/video editor from a very young age.
In 2011, Kritzstein collaborated with Australian artist
Megan Washington
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to write/produce her last single, "Holy Moses," and "Insomnia," (the title track) from the album Insomnia/I Believe You Liar. Kritzstein has written and produced for
Audra Mae
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, and played guitar in her band, The Almighty Sound. He also wrote and produced for
Travis McCoy
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, Rosie Carney,
Dappled Cities
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The band came together as teenagers in the northern suburbs of Sydney in 1997. Dave Rennick and original drummer Hugh Boyce wer ...
, Hungary Kids of Hungary and
San Cisco
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. He is one half of the folk-duo, Baywood, alongside Denver native, Joe Ginsberg (bassist for
Chuck Ragan
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, formerly of
Single File). The song “I Can Breathe Again” on Baywood's debut EP Seasons, peaked at #1 on Denver radio station KTCL.
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.
In 2012, Kritzstein co-wrote a song, "To the Dreamers", for Australian singer Chloe Tully. He also co-produced the album ''Lake Air'' for the Australian band Dappled Cities.
In 2015 Kritzstein operated a recording studio called ''The Woods'' in Burbank, CA.
In 2016 he moved to Nashville, TN and toured extensively with artists Ruston Kelly and Lucie Silvas.
On February 1, 2019, his private recording studio Chateau Noir opened in East Nashville, TN.
Discography
Filmography
References
External links
"JarradK.com Official Web" Retrieved on 7 June 2014.
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1987 births
Living people