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The Chris Tarry Group
The Chris Tarry Group has been in existence in many different incarnations since 1994. With seven award-winning albums ranging in scope from trio's to 15 piece mini-big bands, Chris Tarry has constantly pushed the envelope of jazz with the presentation of his music. Seven sold out concert tours and many festival appearances have made The Chris Tarry Group one of the most successful jazz groups in North America. Regular appearances in New York, Los Angeles, and Europe have increased the band's international exposure.
Chris' experience playing all styles of music is a huge influence on the type of music he writes. Always eclectic, always soulful, and always memorable, The Chris Tarry Group brings you the history of contemporary jazz warmly wrapped with the ability of some of the greatest players in the world.
"Tarry's excellent American debut is a resonant, single-minded bit of contemporary jazz …"
Four Stars - Downbeat Magazine Feb 2007
About Chris Tarry
NYC based Chris Tarry hails from Canada and is one of that countries most successful and celebrated electric bass exports. With two Juno Awards (Canadian Grammy) for best Jazz Album, six Juno Award nominations, and other high profile accolades he has established himself as one of North America's top musicians.
Chris's work since moving to New York in 2003 has seen him share the stage and recording studio with top musicians such as John Scofield, Ben Monder, Mino Cinelu, Dave Binney, Jim Rotondi Group, Keith Carlock, Anton Fig, Donny McCaslin, Lew Soloff, Chris Cheek, Oz Noy Trio, Gene Jackson, DJ Logic, and many others.
Chris has produced 8 critically acclaimed albums under his own name and has appeared on over 100 albums around the globe as one of the world's most sought after electric bass players.
“Not only is Chris Tarry a virtuosic performer on the electric bass, he is also a seriously talented composer.” - The Georgia Straight
The Band
Dan Weiss (drums) - A native of New Jersey, Dan Weiss first gained wide notoriety for his unique drumming within the group of saxophonist Dave Binney. He has since gone on to become a drummer of choice for many jazz stars such as Lee Konitz, Kenny Werner, Ravi Coltrane, Wayne Krantz, Ritchie Beirac, the Jazz Mandolin Project, Uri Caine and others. Dan is a composer and bandleader in his own right and continues to wow fans with his signature sound.
Henry Hey (piano) - Henry Hey has enjoyed a widely diversified musical career in New York. He has toured and recorded with everyone from Jeff Watts, Alex Sipiagin, Bill Evans, Bill Bruford, Monday Michiru and Till Broenner to Harry Belafonte, PM Dawn, Phil Ramone, Richard Perry, and most recently extended world touring and television appearances as pianist and shared musical director for Rod Stewart. Of late, Henry has been a regular with the Alex Sipiagin Quartet as well as the Jeff 'Tain' Watts Quartet and continues to enjoy appreciative audiences worldwide.
Pete McCann (guitar) - A regular sideman with Lee Konitz as well as the New York Nonet, Palmetto recording artist Pete McCann has carved out a place in the jazz world as a true individual on his instrument. Along with three CDs as a leader, he can be heard on recording and live with countless other greats such as Kenny Wheeler, Dave Liebman, Peter Erskine, Gary Thomas, Curtis Stigers and the Mahavishnu Project. Pete's playing and style have received wide praise and critical acclaim in many musical arenas.
Kelly Jefferson (sax) - One of Canada's most vaunted Tenor Saxophone players, Kelly Jefferson has gained international acclaim playing with many diverse artists around the world. Appearances with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Maria Schneider, Bill Holman, Ray Anderson, Phil Woods, Clark Terry, Michel LeGrand, Nicholas Payton, Brian Blade, as well as Ray Brown, Sonny Fortune, and Renee Rosnes keep Kelly busy year round.
"I don't think I've heard a tighter, more consistently cooking, more continuously uninhibited improvising jazz band than The Chris Tarry Group … All five musicians borrow each other's ears, or rather pool them to create their marvelous ensemble" - Stephen Pedersen - The Chronicle Herald
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