Ernest Kohl, recording
artist and multi-talented performer, has become a celebrated force within
the music industry for an impressive body of international hits. With 15
consecutive "Top Ten" smash singles, five of which soared to the Number
One position in Dance Music Authority (DMA), Billboard, Street Sound and
Dance Music Report's (DMR) Top Fifty charts, it's no wonder Kohl received
DMA's "Best Male Vocalist" Award in 1990. In 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
and 1996 he received nominations for "Song Of The Year," "Best
Producer/Arranger" and "Best Live Performer" as well as "Best Male
Vocalist." In just a few short years, Ernest has also established himself
as an accomplished producer, musical arranger, writer, choreographer and
chairman of his own independent production company.
His crowd-thrilling performances have made his concerts a favorite in
major venues throughout North America and Europe. Ernest's boundless
energy has earned him the reputation as being one of the hardest working
and most exciting live performers in the recording industry. New York City
Music Critic Zecca recently praised Kohl as "…showing us all why he won
the "Best Male Vocalist" Award…his extraordinary voice, looks, and
performance coupled with complex choreography left the others in the
"dust."
Ernest has been singing, dancing and acting professionally since
childhood. His formal training began at The American Musical and Dramatic
Academy in New York City. A protégé of famed vocal teacher Katie Agresta,
Ernest credits her for helping him develop his critically acclaimed vocal
talents. He has studied dance with the American Ballet Theater and the
respected choreographers Chuck Kelly and Drew Packolyk. Kohl's interest in
contemporary dance then led him to a successful collaboration with
choreographer A.C. Ciulla (choreographer of Broadway's dance music
sensation "Footloose" and a former member of the Grammy-nominated C&C
Music Factory). This creative alliance has produced a new, even more
energetic dimension to Kohl's live "The Explosive Tour, The Tornado Tour"
and his last production "The Importance Tour/Tour De Importance", and his
newest production "The Make You Weak Tour" as well as his video
performances.
In addition to his respected recorded catalog, Ernest Kohl's media appeal
is igniting worldwide. Released via video format, Ernest has six
highly-rated chartbusters currently in distribution: "Don't You Want My
Love?/Stomp", "Follow Your Heart," "Our Love Is Here To Stay" and "Sooner
or Later" (the original version). Ernest also released "Sooner or Later
'96", a brand new production of his previous smash hit which enjoyed
renewed popularity on radio and club play and the video smash "Don't Let
Me Down Again" on ZYX Records. Ernest's last video hit was the world-wide
smash "Only You" which received audience raves, as well as critical praise
for its enthralling new combination of music and visuals that showcase the
magnetic imagery of Ernest Kohl.
Ernest has managed to bridge the gap between touring dates and his own
production chores. Recently, his production, arranging and writing talents
have contributed to the worldwide successes of such artists as: Phoebe
Snow, Cappella, Jeanie Tracy, Linda Imperial, Vicki Shepard, and most
recently, Ms. Pepper MaShay.
The acting credits of Ernest Kohl are as varied as the vehicles in which
he's appeared. His stage work has included roles in musicals such as
"Cabaret," "Carousel", "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat,"
and "The Rocky Horror Show." His film debut as a pimp in Euro-London
Film's "Night People" is a stark contrast to his portrayal of Anthony
Brent, a radical college student in Warner Bros.' "The World According to
Garp."
Ernest has enjoyed a successful modeling career that has landed him in the
pages of GQ, Vogue and Newsweek. Currently working with consummate
photographer Jack Pedota ("Batman Returns"), Kohl is featured as the
Smalto Man in Smalto Cologne's "You Make Me Weak" advertising campaign.
Ernest's current new critically applauded full-length studio album/CD "The
Importance of Being" has already produced the import hit singles "This is
the Moment" and "Moment to Moment" (Overture to Ernest)", "Live It Up" and
the massive smash single and video hit "Only You", that has already taken
the world by storm. "The Importance of Being" album/CD was produced by
Ernest Kohl along with legendary producers Tom Moulton (Grace Jones, The
Trammps, Gloria Gaynor,) Steve Skinner (arranger of Bette Midler's Grammy
Award-winning "From A Distance," producer/arranger of "To Deserve You,"
and co-producer/musical arranger of the Pulitzer Prize-winning,
Grammy-nominated musical and original cast recording "Rent" which won four
Tony Awards, including "Best Musical"), Eric Beall (Martha Wash), David
Freiberg (Jefferson Starship). In addition to the album "the Importance of
Being," Mr. Kohl has also just released the first two of a series in his
anthology collections entitled "The Portrait of Ernest Kohl - Vol. I and
Vol. II."
Ernest's newest release entitled, "You Make Me Weak" (The Remixes)
available on Wide Angle/EMG Records. The original version of "You Make Me
Weak" appears on Ernest's "The Importance of Being" album. This new
release is a CD maxi-single with a dazzling array of turbocharged remixes
that are destined to make this a major crossover hit for radio and clubs.
Also featured on this new maxi-single is a special new holiday song "Happy
New Year!", a slamming new party anthem, with a special guest cameo
appearance by diva du jour, Ms. Pepper MaShay!, "Happy New Year!" is so
catchy it's bound to become a holiday classic, and sure to make you ring
out the old and bang in the new!! "Happy New Year! is also featured on the
special benefit album/CD " Carols Across America", a CD benefiting Aids
and Women's Breast Cancer. Mr. Kohl is proud and honored to be a part of
this great project.
Ernest is currently performing his new 2003 World Wide "The Make You Weak
Tour", playing to sell-out crowds and receiving rave reviews along with
dividing his time doing press and media promotion for the new album. The
new musical direction of Ernest Kohl promises to mark his arrival as pop
music's leading man.
|
Dateline, New York, NY, U.S.A....Nocturnal Artists Inc. and Wide
Angle Records/EMG proudly announce ERNEST KOHL's new 2004
worldwide "THE MAKE YOU WEAK TOUR!"/"ERNEST KOHL LIVE".