Chris Bilton is a Canadian pianist, film composer, songwriter, arranger, and producer with an extensive and diverse body of work. A passionate educator, he has taught music for nearly two decades, developing a highly personalized and results-driven approach to musical training.

A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Chris has written, recorded, and produced music for numerous albums, television shows, advertising campaigns, and film soundtracks. As a versatile performer, he has toured internationally as a music director and sideman across a wide range of genres, performing throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan.

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Performance Credits (Artists):

Jane Siberry, Marc Jordan, Adam Crossley, Tom Cochrane, Dan Hill, Sam Roberts, Sarah Slean, Bruce Gaitsch, Janey Clewer, David Clayton-Thomas (Blood Sweat and Tears), Dala, Zoe Sky Jordan, Chris Church, Mel C (Spice Girls - Opener), Mark Masri, Buffy Sainte-Marie (Opener), Carleton Stone, Amy Sky, Michael Ciufo, Luke McMaster, Dawn Langstroth, Douglas Cameron, Bill Henderson (Chilliwack), Martha Joy (Canadian Idol), Rob James, Emm Gryner (Opener), Lindi Ortega, Warren Dean Flandez, Joshua Radin (Opener).

Performance Credits (Events):

Cover Me Canada (Television Series, CBC), Jane Siberry/Marc Jordan Songs & Stories Tour, 1812 Overture Evening with the Kingston Symphony, Mel C This Time Canadian Tour, Canadian Songwriters' Circle for Hurricane Sandy Relief (NYC), Canada's Walk of Fame, Canadian Songwriters' Hall of Fame, Bruce Gaitsch and Janey Clewer's AOR Tokyo Sessions (Cotton Club, Tokyo), 23'rd Annual Mississauga Mayor's Gala, Toronto Award of Merit Ceremony, Borrowed Tunes: A Tribute To Neil Young, Shake It Up For Parkinson's Benefit, Hemingway Corner: The Songs of Laurel Canyon, Benefit for Toronto Sick Kids Hospital, New Music West Festival (Vancouver), NXNE, Kempenfest, Winterlicious Festival, Sutton Fair, Indie Week Canada, United Way Canada Benefit, Canada AM (Live Morning Show), Canadian Country Music Awards, Toronto Interior Design Show.

Recording Credits:

Marc Jordan (Crucifix In Dreamland, Feat. Alison Krauss, Ron Sexsmith, Timothy B. Schmit, Johnny Reid, Hawksley Workman, Dala & Luke McMaster - Producer, On A Perfect Day - Producer), Adaline (Modern Romantics), Jane Siberry (Consider The Lilly), Dala (Everyone Is Someone, Best Day), Zoe Sky Jordan (Restless, Unfocussed - Producer), Steve Ketchen (Dark Horses), Jim Brickman (Romance), Clara Lofaro (Clara Lofaro), Olivia Newton-John (Grace And Gratitude Renewed), Erika Van-Pelt (My Independance), Lunch At Allen's (More Lunch At Allen's, Zuzu's Petals), Chris Church (Across The Sea), Marye Lobb (Finding Home - Producer), Michael Ciufo (Momento - Producer), Amy Sky (Forever Blue), Tamara Miller (Changing Lanes), Sarah Cripps (Change), Dawn Langstroth (Here Comes The Snow), Sophie Serafino (Touch).

Film, TV & Advertising Credits:

Miranda Sings...You're Welcome (Netflix), Comedians Of The World (Netflix), Band Geeks (CBC), Reunion Of Giants (BBC), Degrassi: The Next Generation (MTV), Lost Girl (Showcase), Grey's Anatomy (ABC), The Adventures Of Napkin Man (CBC), The Listener (CTV), General Hospital (ABC), The Vampire Diaries (CW), Little Mosque On The Prairie (CBC), Dance Moms (Lifetime), Cracked (CBC), The U Movie, A Touch Of Grey, Rogers Communications, McDonald's, Coors Light, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Globe and Mail, Biosteel and Turks and Caicos Tourism.

PHOTOS

Producing in studio with drummer Ricky Fataar (Nashville, TN)

Live with Jane Siberry, Marc Jordan and Rich Moore on bass

Live with Dan Hill

Performing on Episode 3 of "Cover Me Canada" for CBC Television

with the Adam Crossley band

Before the show at the Cotton Club in Tokyo, Japan

Rehearsal with Tom Cochrane

Chris and Bruce Hornsby