Chris Ball is an independent composer and multi-instrumentalist living in Colorado. His music is used daily by Harpo Productions for the most popular day time television talk show in America and also used in the prime time specials Harpo produces. Starting in January 2008, several of Chris' contemporary jazz songs from the CD, "Monterey", began to air daily on The Weather Channel. He also writes for several music libraries, supplying music for the film and television industry. In 2003 Chris joined Atlantic Records platinum group "Firefall", best known for their late 70's hits "You Are The Woman", "Just Remember I Love You", "Strange Way" and "Cinderella" and has toured extensively with Firefall, traveling throughout the US and into Canada and Japan, playing sax, flute and keyboards. For more information about Firefall, visit the official site by clicking the "www.firefall.com" link at the bottom left of this page. This year (2008) Chris has released his debut smooth jazz CD, "Monterey". Over the years he has worked in many different musical styles, but one form of music has always been the center of who he is as a writer and performer - contemporary jazz. With the release of "Monterey" we finally get to experience this writer and performer in his own element. "Monterey" is a fine collection of contemporary jazz and world beat influenced instrumental pieces featuring the beautiful melodies, luscious sax lines and grooves Chris is known for. MONTEREY SPECIAL: 25% of all proceeds from CD sales and downloads go to the charity "Best Friends Animal Society"!! Best Friends is a fantastic organization whose mission statement is stated simply as "No More Homeless Pets". They work with individuals, humane groups and entire communities around the U.S. setting up no-kill shelters, and spay/nueter, foster and adoption programs . The organization was founded by Michael Mountain with the simple idea that "kindness to animals can bring about a better world for all of us". We couldn't agree more and with the release of "Monterey" we hope to help in their fantastic work. Every one of our fans, by supporting us, is also supporting the great work done by "Best Friends"! For more information about Best Friends, please visit www.bestfriends.org (link at the bottom left of this page) to find out more about what this great charity is doing.