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Chris Potter

About Me

Chris Potter is an extraordinary saxophonist and composer who has worked with some of the greatest musicians on the planet, including Dave Holland, John Scofield, Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, Kenny Wheeler, Jim Hall, and Paul Motian. Chris plays on several grammy-winning albums, including Dave Holland's 'What Goes Around' and Steely Dan's platinum, album-of-the-year-winning release, 'Two Against Nature' on which chris plays the saxophone solos. In 2005, Chris was named tenor saxophonist of the year by the Jazz Journalists Association, also winning Downbeat Magazine's polls for talent deserving wider recognition, jazz artist of the year, and tenor saxophonist of the year.
You can learn all about Chris by visiting his official website, www.chrispottermusic.com, powered by ArtistShare. There you will find a bio, press releases, reviews, discography, free downloads of charts, photos, and a complete listing of tours and gigs around the world. Please understand that Chris is really busy with music and unfortunately does not have time to answer myspace messages. Thank you all for visiting and for your continued support and enthusiasm.

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Member Since: 12/13/2005
Band Website: chrispottermusic.com
Band Members: UNDERGROUND is Chris Potter (tenor sax), Craig Taborn (fender rhodes), Wayne Krantz or Adam Rogers (guitar), and Nate Smith (drums)
Record Label: Sunnyside (U.S) / Universal Jazz (Int'l)
Type of Label: Indie