Keith Newton is a musician, educator, and author working and living in Columbus, OH.  He serves as Web Communications and Audiovisual Communications Specialist in the Office of Human Resources at The Ohio State University, as a freelance performer with jazz, pop, and rock ensembles, and as adjunct faculty at in Capital University’s Conservatory of Music and The School of Communication, and as lecturer at The Ohio State University.  As an author he’s published articles on topics including music and meaning, advanced techniques for the saxophone, transculturation between African and African-American Music, music technology and creating student centered environments.   He is currently collaborating with university faculty on method book for jazz improvisation.  Mr. Newton will complete a Doctorate of Musical Arts at the Ohio State University.

Keith has performed with a lot of people; some by chance, others by design. From time to time he’s been heard with all kinds of artists across the musical spectrum; from classic big-band jazz of Cab Calloway, to the smooth sounds of Nick Colione; from the rock-pop of Jewel and Bare Naked Ladies, to the classic jazz of T.S. Monk. Keith has played it, and played it with style! He brings a lot of knowledge and experience to a stage, and basks in the joy of the experience of different music; wherever and whatever to which it may lead. The breadth of his experience can best be heard on his discs, which reflect the wide range of projects and musical styles in which he plays.

In addition to live performances Keith is also active as a producer.  He’s created  product heard regularly on nationally syndicated radio programs including Clear Channel’s Dave and Jimmy show – a comedy program for which he composed the “Schnappi the Crocodile: Angry German Remix” , “Drunk @$$ People” and “Gum Song” .  Keith is now working on his next solo project (tentative release sometime in 2012) and he is focused on sharing the originality, power, energy, and passion from his heart with you. He’s also continuing to evolve as a musician and is incorporating even more R&B, hip-hop, and global grooves into his music.