Chris Comet is an accomplished composer, producer, arranger, keyboardist, and recording engineer whose career spans several decades and continents. Renowned for both his musical versatility and technical expertise, he engineers his own album projects from his Texas-based recording facility, Soaring Eagle Studio, where artistic vision and high-level production seamlessly converge.
After establishing a successful career in Europe as a musician, producer, and session player, Chris Comet relocated to the United States approximately 35 years ago, settling in Hollywood. There, he quickly became an integral part of the professional studio scene, working and recording in some of the industry’s most prestigious facilities, including Westlake Studios, A&M Studios, Record Plant, Fantasy Studios, and the Jackson family’s private studio. His work during this period reflects deep immersion in the highest tiers of contemporary music production and performance.
Throughout his career, Comet has collaborated with an extraordinary roster of world-class musicians. Among them are percussionist Lenny Castro; legendary drummer Vinny Colaiuta, known for his work with artists such as Sting, Madonna, Jeff Beck, and Frank Zappa; guitarist Michael Landau; bassist Freddie Washington; and drummer Manu Katché, celebrated for his collaborations with Peter Gabriel and Sting. He has also worked with acclaimed saxophonist Sam Riney and guitarist Kamil Rustam, further underscoring the breadth and caliber of his professional associations.
In addition, Chris Comet has collaborated with Bernie Chiaravalle, a longtime member of Michael McDonald’s band since 1988, whose career includes performances and recordings with artists such as The Doobie Brothers, Hall & Oates, Chaka Khan, Toto, Christopher Cross, Cher, and Marc Cohn, among many others. His work also extends to internationally respected drummer Simon Phillips, whose résumé includes collaborations with The Who, Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, Peter Gabriel, Tears for Fears, Judas Priest, and numerous iconic artists across rock, jazz, and fusion genres.
Further collaborations include drummer Shannon Forrest, a key figure in modern American recording whose credits span artists such as Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw, and Kenny Rogers, and who has toured with Toto since 2015. Comet has also worked with Craig Young, a prominent Nashville session bassist, writer, and producer whose contributions include recordings for Jewel, Lady A, Elton John, Michael McDonald, and many others.
Taken together, Chris Comet’s career reflects a rare combination of artistic depth, technical mastery, and enduring relevance. His ability to collaborate with elite musicians across genres, coupled with his hands-on approach to production and engineering, positions him as a respected and influential figure in the international music community.
Essense of Time -- New Album Release
Chris Comet Announces New Album "Essence Of Time." We are pleased to officially announce the completion of mixing and mastering for the highly anticipated album, "Essence Of Time," by Chris Comet. The album is scheduled for a worldwide release on January 20, 2026.
"Essence Of Time," marks a significant stylistic evolution, exploring a versatile, contemporary progressive rock sound that departs from Chris’ previous 80s influences. The project showcases a strong lineup of talent, featuring vocalists Zendra Quazar and Alex Zender, and guitarists Bernie Chiaravalle and Sebastian Marshall.
Chris Comet performed all keyboards/synthesizers, wrote all the album tracks, and managed arrangements, production, and engineering, while Artimus Invictus provided significant contributions as a creative consultant. Shelly M. Ducos handled all artistic image creations, including the album cover and video concept.
A promotional video is available for viewing on the official website: www.chriscomet.com, YouTube, and Facebook channels. The album will be distributed across all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud and much more.
Cheers Peace & Rock & Roll
