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Born in 1960 in University City, Missouri, Kevin Batchelor met his destiny at the age of thirteen. Already an avid lover of music, he stumbled upon the Miles Davis record Milestones. Captivated by the sound of the trumpet, he instantly fell under its influence and realized that this was the instrument that he would strive to perfect.

In the 1980s he gained prestige as a scholar and performer at the Berklee College of Music. A driven individual, his determined efforts have resulted in a fruitful career. Touring the globe with bands such as Steel Pulse and The Skatalites, he has effortlessly captured the attention of audiences worldwide with his masterful ensemble playing and spirited solos.

In addition to playing trumpet, Kevin is an energetic and respected vocalist, influenced by the creative genius of Bob Marley, Louis Armstrong and several others. He performed on Broadway as a member of The Full Monty Orchestra on Broadway. He collaborated with producers Sidney Mills, of Living Room Records and Noel Alphonso on the recording and release of his debut CD entitled “BATCHELOR PARTY” (2006, Living Room Records) and at Super Power Records in Brooklyn, in addition to other websites. Currently he is touring as a proud member of The Skatalites while he continues to pursue his own creative endeavors as a singer/songwriter and trumpet player. He is again collaborating with producer Sidney Mills (Living Room Records), Victor Rice- Stubborn(US) Radiola(SA) Megalith(US) Grover(EU)- and others on the recording and release of his second CD, due out 2009.