Career
Krister Axel, born in Paris, has been writing and performing roots and blues music for 20 years. He began his career as a songwriter performing in the streets of Paris, then New York City, Madison, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now Ashland Oregon. Krister Axel claims the legendary Chris Whitley as the greatest influence on his writing.
His work encompasses popular songwriting as well as a roots-based approach to instrumental pieces commissioned for movie projects.
His credits include pieces for the soundtracks to Hate Crime and A Colombia and licensing with National Broadcasting Company Networks, Regent Theaters, and many others Most recently, Krister had a few songs placed on the season 5 Digital Video Disc of Friday Night Lights (television series) which has been very successful in generating interest about his music
These songs are Illuminate the Sky and Georgia Rain (both from the European Parliament Swexico), as well as Something Beautiful from the album Arms Around the River. Krister Axel plays finger-style guitar and electric piano.
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