Warren Hill

Born in Toronto, Canada, on April 15, 1966, Warren Hill began his musical journey at age seven, initially on guitar and vocals. His early influences included classic rock. By age 12, he shifted his focus to the saxophone, eventually pursuing jazz studies at the Eastman School of Music. He later enrolled at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. In 1988, at his Berklee graduation performance, Hill was discovered by record producer Russ Titelman, which led to an invitation to record on an album for Chaka Khan. This marked a significant turning point in his career.

After relocating to Los Angeles in 1989, Hill signed with RCA Records and released his debut album, “Kiss Under the Moon,” in 1991. He toured with Natalie Cole for her “Unforgettable Tour” and achieved a hit in 1993 with “The Passion Theme” from the film “Body of Evidence.” His album “Devotion” was released in 1993, followed by “Truth” in 1994. Hill continued to release successful albums, including “Shelter” (1997) and “Life Thru Rose Colored Glasses” (1998) on Discovery, and “Love Life” (2000) on Narada. His solo CDs and collaborations have topped Pop, AC, and Smooth Jazz charts, selling over one million copies worldwide, and he has released 13 CDs throughout his career.

In addition to his recording career, Hill has expanded into music entrepreneurship. He founded a smooth jazz cruise in 2004, and later established and hosts the Cancun Jazz Festival. He also launched his own record label, PopJazz Records, in 2005 with the release of his album “PopJazz,” and co-founded Songbird Records. Hill has developed his own brand of instruments and created the online service PopJazz.com, offering a retail outlet and subscription services for his music and exclusive content. His number one smooth jazz hits include “Our First Dance,” “Do You Feel What I’m Feeling,” “Mambo 2000,” “Tamara,” “Still in Love,” “La Dolce Vita,” “Promises,” “Take Out Dreams,” “Tears in Heaven,” “Another Goodbye,” “Tell Me All Your Secrets,” and “You Are the One.” The song “Shelter from the Storm” was co-written and produced by Hill and his wife, Tamara VanCleef-Hill. He has made guest appearances on tracks like “Tell Me What You Dream” by Restless Heart and “Baby I Love Your Way” by Big Mountain, and appeared on the BBC’s “Top of the Pops.”