New York City based Chris Tarry is one of the most successful and celebrated electric bass players. With three Juno Awards (the Canadian Grammy) for best Contemporary Jazz Album, eight 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.
Chris is also a writer, yes, of words. He's had articles featured in various magazines and short stories published in various places. He's just completed his first novel.
Chris's most recent Juno award winning CD "Almost Certainly Dreaming" has been garnering high praise from jazz fans and critics from around the world!
"One of the best jazz groups working today!" - All About Jazz
About the Band:
The Chris Tarry Group is based in New York City and 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.
The Chris Tarry Group's latest offering "Almost Certainly Dreaming" has just won a Juno Award (Canadian Grammy) for Best Contemporary Jazz Album of 2007.
"Almost Certainly Dreaming finds bassist Chris Tarry's quintet in electrifyingly tight form!"
- Downbeat Magazine, March 2008
I've just uploaded a couple of new solo bass demo tracks, "Lullaby" a tune I recorded with my Spector fretted bass and "Soulmates" a new rough demo recorded with my Zon Hyperbass. I hope you will get to check them out and tell me what you think :)
