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titled album “Cinematic.” Further illustrating Eastwood’s interest and desire to work with and interpret film scores, his tenth album, which he’ll begin recording this October, will feature music from Clint Eastwood’s films performed by a full orchestra, along with the London based Kyle Eastwood Group. Eager to rejoin his group, Eastwood says that, more than anything, the pandemic made him realize how much he missed the energy of con- nection in person. “That’s what I’ve always liked the most about being in the studio: playing with others,” he says. He consistently heaps praise and positive words on his band, his family and everything that’s made it possible for him to continue touring worldwide and producing albums. He often does this via his Instagram and Facebook pages, where he offers glimpses of performances, audio mixing sessions and fre- quent messages of gratitude—both in English and excellent French—to his audience, band- mates, collaborators and venues that host his band. As happy as Eastwood was to return to in-person performances, it’s clear his fans were just as eager to see him again too. In February 2020, the band was scheduled to play Shanghai and Beijing.They had already trav- Photo: Cole Thompson Eastwood is a multitalented musician, composer and actor. His acting career started in his youth, pictured here in the 1982 film “Honkytonk Man.” A well-rounded musician who is best known for his bass playing prowess, Eastwood has also spent time studying and playing the piano and guitar. 96 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 2 Photo: Collection Christophel / Alamy Stock Photo “Whenever we can have Kyle back, we’re grateful. He’s an outstanding musician and always has an interesting band and an inter- esting concept.” ~Tim Jackson Artistic Director of the Monterey Jazz Festival