Kevin Cline is a 1982 graduate of DePaul University with a B/A in music theory. His experience is unsurpassed as a versatile piano and trombone performer. Since 1987, the "Kevin Cline Trio" has performed at various venues throughout the Chicagoland area and abroad. Kevin has been a featured artist in Chicago Jazz Magazine. In early 2005, the Kevin Cline Trio had the unique opportunity to tour Greece, Turkey, and the east coast of Africa as the featured band on "The World", an exclusive condominium luxury cruise ship.
Kevin's entertainment experience includes performing on Norwegian Cruise Lines, leading The Kevin Cline Trio, Quartet, and Orchestra for various Chicagoland corporate events. He continues playing trombone with many regional and national groups, including: Aretha Franklin, The Buckinghams, Bruce Hornsby, Dennis DeYoung, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Temptations, The O'Jays, Martha Reeves, Diahann Carroll, The Four Lads, The Four Aces, Rich Little, Richie Cole, and Trent Carlini. He was also a member of Jonathan Brandmeier's (WLUP Radio DJ) Band: "Johnny and the Leisure Suits" from 1983-1997.
Kevin has significant recording experience, including CDs with Jonathan Brandmeier, Eddie Harrison, Rock-n-Roll Chef Productions, and Brother Brother, as well as commercials for companies that include Budweiser, Empress Casino, and Dairy Queen. He is currently recording a solo CD due for release in 2009. Kevin is currently a member of the Chicago area tribute band, The Blooze Brothers and teaches piano at the Morton Grove Park District. You can also see him perform with the "Blooze Brothers" and "Sundance", two popular Chicago-area bands. He continunes to perform concerts for corporate events around Chicagoland.
Kevin's entertainment experience includes performing on Norwegian Cruise Lines, leading The Kevin Cline Trio, Quartet, and Orchestra for various Chicagoland corporate events. He continues playing trombone with many regional and national groups, including: Aretha Franklin, The Buckinghams, Bruce Hornsby, Dennis DeYoung, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Temptations, The O'Jays, Martha Reeves, Diahann Carroll, The Four Lads, The Four Aces, Rich Little, Richie Cole, and Trent Carlini. He was also a member of Jonathan Brandmeier's (WLUP Radio DJ) Band: "Johnny and the Leisure Suits" from 1983-1997.
Kevin has significant recording experience, including CDs with Jonathan Brandmeier, Eddie Harrison, Rock-n-Roll Chef Productions, and Brother Brother, as well as commercials for companies that include Budweiser, Empress Casino, and Dairy Queen. He is currently recording a solo CD due for release in 2009. Kevin is currently a member of the Chicago area tribute band, The Blooze Brothers and teaches piano at the Morton Grove Park District. You can also see him perform with the "Blooze Brothers" and "Sundance", two popular Chicago-area bands. He continunes to perform concerts for corporate events around Chicagoland.