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Chris Humphrey
Jazz / Acoustic

		"Chris Humphrey - Jazz Singer/Composer/Pianist" KENNEBUNK, Maine United States Profile Views: 8325 Last Login: 10/7/2008
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Chris Humphrey: General Info

Member Since	6/19/2006
Band Website	chrishumphrey.net
Band Members	On the new Cadence Jazz Record "Nothing But Blue Sky" (JUST RELEASED!)... Mark Shilansky, piano - Martin Wind, bass - Matt Wilson, drums
Influences	Dexter Gordon, Clifford Brown, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald, Jon Hendricks, Miles Davis, Carmen McRae, Lee Morgan, Bill Evans, Mark Murphy, Charlie Parker, Anita O'Day, Louis Armstrong, Julie London, Clark Terry, James Moody, Sarah Vaughn for starters
Sounds Like	JazzTimes Magazine Review Featured CD on Jazz Review York County Coast Star story/review EJazz News Review PURCHASE CD AT http://www.chrishumphrey.net http://www.cadencejazzrecords.com
Record Label	Cadence Jazz Records
Type of Label	Indie

Upcoming Shows

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Oct 11 2008

4:30P

Private Wedding - Saco, Maine

Saco, Maine

Nov 2 2008

6:00P

Chris Humphrey Quintet at The Press Room

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Nov 8 2008

6:00P

Chris Humphrey 7-piece band at Kennebunk Library Gala

Kennebunk, Maine

Nov 22 2008

4:00P

Vermont Jazz Choir

Woodstock, Vermont

Dec 20 2008

7:00P

Annual Christmas Jazz Spectacular!

Kennebunk, Maine

Aug 8 2009

5:00P

Private Wedding - Jazz Quartet

Buxton, Maine

Aug 16 2009

3:00P

Kennebunkport Conservation Trust Event - Jazz Quartet

Kennebunkport, Maine

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About Chris Humphrey

A jazz vocalist, whose primary focus is the use of the voice as an instrument, Chris is an improvisor and composer as well as an interpreter of song. He is a veteran jazz singer, having worked with Denon recording artists, THE RITZ, and vocal jazz quintet, VOCALEASE. With THE RITZ, he recorded the CD "Almost Blue", which featured his singing, composing, and arranging talents.

As a soloist, Mr. Humphrey has been dubbed an "outstanding talent" (Sheila Jordan) and "a creative force" (Roberta Davis) by critics and performers who have heard his work. He has performed at Blue Note Jazz Clubs in New York, Tokyo, Jakarta, and Fukuoka, Japan. He has also appeared at numerous jazz festivals throughout the United States and abroad.

His debut CD, with Matt Wilson, drums, Martin Wind, bass and Mark Shilansky, piano has JUST BEEN released on CADENCE JAZZ RECORDS.

to purchase and for MORE INFO, visit chrishumphrey.net

Chris is also an accomplished jazz pianist/accompanist, having worked with some of New England's finest instrumentalists and vocalists.

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Red Cross Sky	Sep 14 2008 12:30 PM hey Chris - thanks for adding us to your friends list - always good to meet other bands & artists from this great state of Maine! - John / William / Farren -Red Cross Sky-
Interplay Jazz Camp	Aug 9 2008 11:12 PM Hi Chris...thanks for the comment! I was fixing the site and it looks a little better now. I am rotating the tunes from various Interplay folks and will figure out how to shuffle them eventually. Great to see you guys again this year!! W. :)
Ira Kaspi	Jul 31 2008 1:55 PM Wow, you´re great!! So happy to have you here in cyberland. I will come back many times! All the best! -ira-
Jill	Jul 23 2008 2:46 AM Thanks Chris... you know what happened??? They threw babies & shit... lol. How're doing now? Performing up a storm?? I hope you are well.
Halley Elwell	Jul 22 2008 4:55 AM Hi Chris, You probably don't remember me--I was one of your very bad students at USM. I saw you sit in at the Sheila Jordan show in Portland last fall and immediately regretted that I didn't take advantage of having you as a teacher! You sound amazing. Best, Halley
Portland Jazz Orchestra	Jul 15 2008 10:25 PM We'd all look nice with matching tattoos.
Michael M. Prescott	Jul 15 2008 1:06 AM HEY! It has been a while and I just wanted to say howdy and see how your summer is going. You friggin' RAWK! M-
Stephen	Jul 11 2008 5:10 PM Hey Chris, Long time, no see. I've been listening to the stuff you posted here. Man, you sound great. I hope all is well, Stephen
Mark Kross	Jul 4 2008 2:54 PM Yeah Chris - you are the swinginest cat north of the Piscataqua. A gas working with you last week at Interplay. Hope to see/hear you down here some time. MK
WGBH 89.7	Jul 2 2008 3:43 PM Thanks for the add!!!
Nicole Federici	May 7 2008 4:33 AM i listened to your "swingin' till the girls come home" about 6 times today. A-MEN. (but change the word to guys)
Equal Time	May 5 2008 3:55 PM Hey Chris, Great gig the other night, thanks for having me! You sounded burnin' as always! Hey, just remember, Rupert Murdoch is watching you... Tim
Faith Gibson	Feb 29 2008 8:17 AM Very cool sound, Chris! Thanks for the req. Faith
Lori Ann	Feb 27 2008 9:10 PM We need details on the Eastern WA thingy in April. Can Lisa and I meet up with you? I know my way around my old college town.
Dave Jamrog	Feb 24 2008 8:25 PM Chris!! Glad you are still alive. Hate to have to erect an eternal flaming Zambuca shot on the side of Rt. 95 for you... although I would do that for you man. It was great to play with you at Pinkerton! I listened to Trent's recording and you sound better than ever man... (and I've always thought you were pretty damn killin') Anyway, let's play again soon... See you at UNH Clarkfest? -Davey J.
Wil Steward	Feb 6 2008 6:42 PM Chris - great to see you guys at IAJE! Your current picture reminds me of the dyslexic devil worshiper who made a pact with SANTA! See you in June at Interplay www.myspace.com/interplayjazzcamp/
Reggie Turner	Feb 6 2008 3:50 AM Thanks!!!
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\|-SaRaH-\|	Jan 21 2008 3:55 AM Hey! I noticed you were online and thought I'd drop in to say hello. Hope all is well in Maine. I miss you and everybody, but I'll soon be a lot closer to everyone and hope to be able to visit more often. Anyway, best wishes and take care. Tell everyone I said hello. Miss you and love you lots. Your Niece, Sarah
Mark	Jan 5 2008 1:24 AM hey Chris! Hope all is well. The tunes sound GREAT!
VLADA	Jan 3 2008 8:59 PM Hey brother, thanks so much for the add and the friendship, I truly appreciate it! I’ll keep you posted on the release of the debut album in 2008 :)) Greetings from a Swiss brother in Nashville, have a BLESSED NEW YEAR, Vlada
Julie Hardy	Jan 3 2008 2:26 AM awesome review in JazzTimes! way to go Chris!
trentaustin	Dec 31 2007 9:34 PM HO HO HO! Great profile pic! Happy New Year! I can't wait for our upcoming gigs at USM and NH all state! Rock on! -T
Shianne	Dec 22 2007 4:03 AM Awwwww, thanks Chris! Merry Christmas to you, too! I love the Santa hat! :]
Machan	Dec 20 2007 11:57 AM Machan's music is as influencial and beautiful as she is. Just go to Machan.SongForFree.net to get a FREE DOWNLOAD and see for yourself!
Sleepy Porter	Dec 20 2007 12:46 AM FYI, addie IS a brat
addie	Dec 16 2007 4:48 AM Thank you for the Birthday wish. I waited on Mr. White today and oddly he remembered me from elementary school..I must have been a brat.
elizabeth!	Dec 13 2007 6:11 PM It was inevitable, with so many lovely friends and colleagues in common. Nice to finally meet you!
Danielle	Dec 3 2007 3:00 AM Tonight was the best two hours of music I have heard in such a long time! The variety was great. We all had a wonderful time! Seeing Jenn and your kids was great! She has a beautiful voice. Every guest you had was top notch! Hope to see you again soon.
doubledave music	Nov 23 2007 5:29 AM I have been notified that someone has been posting false comments from my MySpace account. I would never post these types of messages. I have brought this to the attention of MySpace. Please delete these comments. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Ryan Cohan	Nov 11 2007 8:37 PM Downbeat Magazine describes Ryan Cohan as "A gifted, strong pianist from the Bud Powell-Herbie Hancock-Chick Corea tree [and] already a master at three-horn writing." Just go to Motema.SongForFree.net for your FREE DOWNLOAD of Ryan Cohan's music!
Sleepy Porter	Oct 27 2007 5:38 AM Mr. Humphrey! My parents say they saw you the other night playing in Portland! I wish I had come! I hope all is well. I start an internship at BEHS in the Spring. -Joel Costigan
\|-SaRaH-\|	Oct 13 2007 6:22 PM Hey Chris. It's been awhile since I talked to you. I just thought I'd stop by and say hello and see how things were going? How are you and Jenn? How are Jackson and Anna? I hope all is well. Sorry I couldn't see you over the summer. I'm really angry that I didn't go, but I'll come and see everyone as soon as I can. Anyway... take care. I miss you. I love you. Bye for now.
Danielle	Sep 3 2007 11:30 PM Hey Last Minute Larry! Wish I could have made it to Solo! Call me again. WOW! Good luck with USM this year. We'll chat soon! Hope to catch you sometime!
Michael M. Prescott	Aug 28 2007 11:38 PM Have a great year man! Bonny Eagle seems so long ago eh'? Keep in touch. Mike
Lori Ann	Aug 8 2007 5:11 AM Chris, the CD is awesome. The kids are grooving in the car. I told Kiersten you were famous and she said, "Does he walk on red carpets?" Can't wait to see you guys in a little over a week. Thanks for the card. We have birthday gifts that have piled up-we want to give them in person for a change too!!!! Make sure the weather is nice for us. Our summer has been a bit cold and raining out here.

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