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Email: Rhythmman535@yahoo.com
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A consummate sideman, Chris has seen the demand for his services steadily increase since he moved to Rochester from Buffalo in 1996 and seriously began developing his talents as a bassist. Upon the recommendation of a friend, he began studying with the late Bob Stata who introduced him to jazz bass playing which caused Chris to embark on a continuing study of jazz of which he is most widely recognized. He has sought out and studied with some of the greatest names in jazz history including the late Milt Hinton and Ray Brown. Currently he is studying jazz theory at the Eastman School of Music.
His skills and professionalism have allowed Chris to be called for virtually every type of popular music in Rochester. Jazz, blues, pop, country, rock, hip-hop, neo soul, big band, Latin and gospel have all become part of his repertoire and resume?. He has traveled throughout the country and internationally to perform. In addition, he teaches privately at Northfield Music and his comments have twice been featured in Bass Player magazine all while maintaining a full time job with the same employer for over 20 years.