KEVIN BENTS BIO

Production, Songwriting, Performance

Currently at work on two albums to be released by WEA-Germany (Warner's).

3 Emmy Awards for writing music for daytime drama with David Nichtern (One Life To Live, As The World Turns). See Discography for David Nichtern. Also co-authored recent "As The World Turns" theme with David.

Jewel--Numerous TV appearances in late '98 promoting her 2nd album. Shows included Saturday Night Live, Letterman, Leno, Rosie O'Donnell, MTV Live, Today, The View, CBS Morning, and the lighting of the X-mas Tree at Rockefeller Center.

Boz Scaggs--See Discography. Appearance on David Letterman, Tour of Japan, US & Japanese Radio Tours, Black and White Ball in San Francisco.

Donald Fagen & Walter Becker (Steely Dan)-- Rock & Soul Revue US Tour. All-Star Revue also featuring Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, & Phoebe Snow.

Phoebe Snow--See discography. Recent live appearances: PBS performance with Daniel Rodriguez in Atlantic City, Camp David for "Farewell Weekend" with the Clintons, Showtime project "Net Of Souls" of new Eve Ensler work featuring actresses Glenn Close, Rosie Perez, Felicia Rashad, Zoe Caldwell and others; show performed in Bedford Hills Correctional Facility and at Alice Tully Hall. DNC National Fundraising Event on Long Island--President and Mrs. Clinton in attendance, local New York fundraiser for Hillary Clinton, Amnesty International 'Human Rights Now' conference in Boston (former President Jimmy Carter attending), and Paul Newman's 'Hole In The Wall' Summer Camp.

Jenny Bruce--See Discography. Numerous NY gigs, including the Fez, and the Hard Rock.

Everett Bradley--See Discography.Numerous NY gigs.The Public and the Fez spring to mind.

Tina Shaffer--See Discography. Performances at Songwriter's Circle at the Bitter End, numerous showcases.

Spin Doctors--See Discography. Recordings, various NY Area appearances.

Deanna Kirk--See Discography. Live NYC performances, including Town Hall.

Richard Julian--See Discography. Live performances supporting debut album.

Jake--See Discography. Live performances. Film based on Sin-e.

Regina Belle--(Columbia Records) Live performances, including Arsenio Hall show and NAMM Radio show in Los Angeles.

Joy Askew--(Private Music Recording Artist)- Co-writing. Various NY Area appearances.

Defunkt--(Enemy Records) See Discography. European and US Tours.

Kelvynator--See Discography. European Tours.

Recordings for my project BRICKFACE co-produced by Kurt Ralske of Ultra Vivid Scene (4AD-Columbia)