Trumpeter Chris Winans is an active performer and educator throughout the Northeast. Residing in New York, Chris is the musical director of Jazz Band Classic, a 17 piece large jazz ensemble that has performed with artists such as Slide Hampton, Jimmy Heath, and Steve Turre. Chris is also a visiting lecturer at Westfield State College in Westfield, Massachusetts, where he teaches jazz trumpet, jazz history, and directs small ensembles. He earned his BME and MM from the University of Northern Colorado.
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Member Since: 8/7/2006
Band Website: chriswinans.com
Influences: Chet Baker, Tom Harrell, Tim Hagans, Clay Jenkins, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, Rich Perry, Scott Wendholt, Ingrid Jensen, and many others.
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