Kayo(Ky-yo) Williams

Kayo(Ky-yo) Williams

Electronic Press Kit

Kayo (Ky-yo) Williams is an accomplished songwriter / film composer, music producer and mixing & mastering engineer from Chicago, IL. He is the owner and founder of Kayquarii Productions, a professional music production company and recording studio. His passion for music can only be described as a never-ending journey of discovery. He was first introduced to music at the age of 5 when his mother bought him his first instrument as a Christmas gift. By early adulthood he mastered seven instruments. Throughout his college years at Dillard University (New Orleans, LA) he would receive musical wisdom from chance meetings with artistic icons like Roy Ayers & Ellis Marsalis (father of Wynton and Branford Marsalis), along with direct instruction from Jazz Preservation Hall great Maynard Chatters. Not limited to any one style of music, Kayo began to involve himself with bands in many different genres; Hip Hop, R&B, Alternative, Heavy Metal, Soul, Gospel and Funk. His love for these various styles helped him understand their powerful role in cinema. His composition credits include national and international films from famed directors Matthew Cherry and Derrick Anthony. He has also been requested by famed documentary director Steve James (ESPN &Kartemquin Films). Kayo has been asked to share and inspire younger artist with his music industry experiences through facilitating discussion panels by notable arts institutions such as the University of Chicago. He is an active member of the following organizations: National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (N.A.R.A.S), Grammy Foundation, the Grammy Producers & Engineers Wing and E.A.R.S (Engineering & Audio Recording Society).

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Information

  • Kayquarii Productions & Kayquarii Publishing
    • 1507 E. 53rd Street Suite 844
    • Chicago,
    • Illinois
    • 60615
    • US
    • (866)345-0046
    • (866)345-0046
    info@kayquarii.com

Media

Press Coverage

  • University of Chicago Arts Day 2009 Key Note/Panelist Kayo(Ky-yo) WIlliams

    Kayo Williams (pronounced “ky-yo”) has been an active advocate for Chicago’s music business scene for many years at local and national levels. Artistically, he has been involved with music since the age of 5. By early adulthood he mastered and learned to compose for seven instruments. A Chicagoan, he is a graduate of Dillard University (Class of 2000), where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in the Performing Arts (Theatre & Music). Professionally, Kayo has apprenticed under some of the music industry’s best and brightest business leaders. When asked about his most memorable music industry experience, he notes his beginnings as a Hidden Beach Records intern (Jill Scott, Mike Phillips, Kindred the Family Soul). Currently, he is owner and CEO of Kayquarii (pronounced “ky-quairy-eye”) Productions (http://www.kayquarii.com), a music and audio post-production company specializing in remixing/mastering, producing, and writing music for Indie and major film/TV and commercial usage. He also performs in all musical styles locally and nationally, and is an active member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Kayo has been asked to serve as the music director and score contributor for the indie feature documentary “American Girl, a True Lie,” a film being proposed for Sundance Film Festival and scheduled for national theatrical release in spring of 2010.

    University of Chicago Press CAPS Department
  • 11 People to Watch in 2011

    By Glenn Murray, February 16, 2011 at 4:25 am There were a number of different ways I could have gone about putting together a list of 11 compelling people in Chicago that are making a difference in their respective fields. There were so many choices, so many deserving nominations, so many ways to go. It would have been easy to list all the people I know, because I think I have a wonderful group of friends. But while compiling this list I wanted people I didn't know directly, I wanted to listen to who was making a difference, creating trends, and moving their life and business to a different level. So here goes, 11 people you should know in 2011.

    Kayo Williams - The One Man Music Machine

    Kayo (pronounced Ky-Yo)Williams a 10 year Songwriter and Independent music producer. Established Kayquarii in 2003, a professional, one-resource music production, publishing and sound design company. They specialize in producing and composing music for Professional and Independent Recording and Voice Over Artist, groups and bands; In addition he writes, composes and scores music for Film, TV, Advertising, Animation, Digital Media and Industrial use.

    www.kayquarii.com

    ChicagoNow.com (world wide blog owned by Tribune Media)
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