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Chris Ward
Electronica / Rock / Jazz

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www.myspace.com/chriswardjazz

Chris Ward: General Info

Member Since	7/2/2005
Band Website	www.chriswardjazz.com
Band Members	Holly Laessig-Vocals, Edourd Brenneisen-Guitar, Milan Milanovich-Piano/Rhodes, Jim Robertson-Bass, Kenny Grohowski-Drums
Influences	Everything I listen to influences the direction of my music in some way. I love Radiohead, Bjork, Portishead, Bach, Beethoveen, Mahler, Messiaen, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Wayne Shorter, Chris Potter Shostakovich, Joe Lovano, George Garzone, Hal Crook. Brad Mehldau, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Kenny Werner, Wayne Krantz. I love musicians and artists that strive to reach an unparrelled level of excellence and originality in their music.
Type of Label	Major

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Dec 18 2009

5:00P

Vox Pop - Weekly Jam Session CANCELLED DUE TO VOX POP TEMP CLOSING

Brooklyn, New York

Dec 27 2009

6:30P

Solo Kitchen & Bar - Sasha Samsonova Group

Brooklyn, New York

Dec 28 2009

9:00P

Vox Pop - Solo Project CANCELLED DUE TO VOX POP TEMP CLOSING

Brooklyn, New York

Jan 30 2010

10:00P

Fat Cat - Nocturne Project

New York, New York

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What People are saying about Chris Ward:

"Impeccable virtuosity & timing, a sound which goes straight to your heart, a magnificent flow of ideas entirely his own... Chris Ward is a rare find who will rock your world."-Jean-Michel Pilc

"Chris Ward's "voice" on the saxophone is the one I'm betting everyone has been yearning to hear...Chris is a compelling, innovative artist that brings something truly different to the artistic "table" with this album...the sensitivity, emotionality, ideas, textures and heartfelt interaction have this CD rising above the rest to my ears...Powerful and intriguing from first note to last, this "bridge" will without any doubt be well traveled and timeless!"-Harry Skoler

“Chris Ward has the ability to subject himself and his music under the most stringent creative scrutiny. He continually tests his own artistry in honest ways. Chris is always looking for something new” -Aki Ishiguro

His Musicianship and his work ethics put Chris Ward in the most promising artists of this generation. -Alex Terrier

Tenor saxophonist Chris Ward was born in Connecticut in 1982, and began studying music at the age of 9. At 15, Chris was inspired after a fellow saxophonist handed him the Charlie Parker Omnibook. Over the next few years Chris immersed himself in the history of jazz ranging from Charlie Parker and Sonny Rollins to Michael Brecker. He then went on to study Performance and Jazz Composition at the prestigious Berklee College of Music and New York University. Chris studied privately with George Garzone and Frank Tiberi and was a member of many of Berklee’s top ensembles directed by jazz legends Hal Crook and Joe Lovano. At NYU he studied with Chris Potter, Wayne Krantz, Gil Goldstein, Lenny Pickett and Jean-Michel Pilc.

He has extensive experience as a performer and composer throughout the Boston-NYC area including live performances on Boston’s WGBH and at the famed Blue Note Jazz Club with Kenny Werner, John Scofield and Joe Lovano. Ward has also performed on XM Radio and the Tri-C Jazz Festival in Cleveland.

He brings a unique fusion of classical, rock, jazz and electronica to his songs heavily influenced by Bjork, Radiohead and Portishead. In his search for creativity and to help portray his unique sound and ideas, Ward gathered a group of talented musicians together and recorded his debut album, “Bridging the Gap.”

Chris Ward continues to push the boundaries of his musical landscapes through his live performances.

For booking or info please email: ChrisWardJazz@gmail.com

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Driftkikker	Dec 24 2009 4:38 AM Wishing You & Yours A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAYS and LOTS of SUCCESS in NEW YEAR !!!
Jeanette	Nov 28 2009 3:44 PM Thanks for the add
VLADA	Nov 28 2009 3:43 PM Hey Thanks for the friendship, I truly appreciate it! I just finished my debut album (see below), now I’m getting ready to play as much as possible in Europe and the US. Let’s stay in touch! Blessings, Vlada VLADA - ALL ABOUT YOU feat. Take 6, K. Whalum, A. Laboriel, V. Colaiuta, P. Jackson Jr. Release: January 26, 2010 Now available as a Limited Edition CD on http://www.vladamusic.com
Roberto Rebufello Fiello	Nov 15 2009 4:10 AM Thank you very much for the add! Great music! Ciao, Fiello.
Alfredo Dias Gomes	Oct 30 2009 12:25 AM Hi Chris! Thanks for the add! All the best, Alfredo.
João Miguel Valencise	Oct 21 2009 10:20 AM THANK YOU FOR HAVING ACCEPTED ME IN YOUR GROUP OF FRIENDS! IS A GREAT PLEASURE TO BE HERE IN YOUR PAGE!
Andreas Kaling	Oct 15 2009 7:18 PM Hi Chris, Thanks for adding, nice sound, go on! Best Andreas
CINQCINQ PRODUCTION	Oct 6 2009 3:01 AM Big up Chris Ward!!!!!!
Kris Nandharaj	Aug 30 2009 8:10 PM Chris, thanks for the add, love your playing, great music !!! All the best, Kris,
DJ Baltimore Boogie Man	Aug 22 2009 10:19 PM Peace and Blessings...
Yorgos Pontsaris	Aug 22 2009 10:19 PM .. hello, have a nice time, peace, from Greece. twitter.com/YorgosPontsaris Promos & News at: www.yorgospontsaris.com
ORGONE Online Now!	Aug 6 2009 2:45 PM Chris, Good looking out. Thanks for the add. Orgone
Douglas Bradford	Jul 31 2009 6:06 AM thats one sexy saxophone you're holdin there.
Big World Promotion, We get Bands 1000s of frinds	Jul 29 2009 7:44 PM Thanks for the add, I promote bands come to my page to see how it work. by the way my name is Ron
Satomi	Jul 27 2009 10:56 PM Thank you very much. It is very glad.
Bob Berg tribute	Jul 3 2009 3:03 PM Thank you very much for friendship and support. Bob is honored. Keep his music alive! Carlo
Edward Perez	Jul 20 2009 11:45 PM I really like these tunes. Hope to hear the group soon.
World of SToB(ϟ)	Jun 24 2009 9:42 PM Just stopped by to wish you a great week. :)) FREE DOWNLOAD ON THE TRUE ANTHEM PLAYER on top of my page!!!
Andrea	Jun 29 2009 10:01 PM Be happy and laugh often... Life is truly beautiful! Very nice to meet you, Chris... Love,Peace&Light ~Andrea~
ANITA GABRIELLA'S SYMPHONY OF MUSIC	Jun 20 2009 5:09 PM Thank you! Have a wonderful weekend! Much Love Always Anita
AVAILABLE NOW @iTunes Ra's Fire pt.I	Jun 15 2009 9:25 PM thanx 4 the add hope u enjoy my music peace!
Matti Kovler	Jun 14 2009 8:19 PM really loved it. nice meeting you.
Jaclyn Shaw	Jun 1 2009 6:43 PM Thanks for the friendship.
Betty Lee	May 31 2009 7:04 PM Thanks!!... :-) soon i'll add some new songs.. I'm leaving NY in two weeks and next show is in Prague.... :-( But if you one day decide to come to Prague we can do big session! Would love to hear you playing!! All the best!! Betty
Betty Lee	May 31 2009 5:52 PM Wow...... very nice.... Love your music!! Betty

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