“Chris Ave is a one-of-a-kind talent: a gifted journalist and a lifelong musician who combines those passions to compose gorgeous soundtracks for real life. He understands how to tell stories not just with words but with music. His work paints auditory portraits, conveys emotion and plot, captures the essence of his subjects with a power and a subtlety that transport his audience to places they've never been. I'm grateful to have worked with him.”

“Chris is a truly professional and creative songwriter, arranger and producer. I have worked with him over the years on several projects. As a musician myself, I can honestly say that few people can match all the skill sets (musical, lyrical and technical production) needed to convey a message in the way Chris can.”

“Christopher's music has become a vital part of my new business. He immediately understood what my work was all about and the feelings I needed to convey. His compositions have become the emotional bedrock for my films.”

“Christopher composed amazing original music for many multimedia reports at the St. Petersburg Times. Whether we needed a film noir score for a murder mystery, a pop song for a beach guide, a rock song for a music video, or thematic orchestration for a series on the issues of conservation and zoos — he created lyrics and music that complemented and improved the viewer's multimedia experience.”