
Chris B.

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AdvancedAbout Chris B.
I'm a bass player, educator, composer, arranger and band leader living in Brooklyn, NY, and am active in a diverse group of projects that include polka, jazz, classical, and commercial music. I've been teaching double bass and electric bass for 20 years, and have recently added synth bass to my lesson repertoire. I grew up playing orchestral music, jazz, and rock throughout high school, and attended NYU Jazz Performance program, from which I graduated in 2005. While there I studied with a variety of teachers including John Scofield, Mike Richmond, Billy Hart, and Ron McClure.
I've performed with a wide variety of acts, including The Lone Bellow, Grace McLean (Marya in Broadway's "The Great Comet of 1812"), Major Attaway (Genie in Broadway's "Aladdin"), Donnell James Foreman, (Broadway's "The Book Of Mormon"), and I'm currently the Musical Director for Melanie Penn and Porter and Sayles. I've appeared in performance on ABC's "The Chew" and "The Bachelor," and perform regularly with New York City's most renown Polka Band, The Polka Brothers.
I've thoroughly enjoyed working and growing as a musician, and I'm passionate about helping others do the same. I currently teach at NYU, as well as occasional programs at the Turtle Bay Music School in Manhattan.
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Chris is very knowledgeable and a great teacher.I have had only 3 lessons with him and I can already see an improvement in my playing and technique. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

He's very knowledgeable and able to adapt to the student's needs. I highly recommend him.

Chris is really knowledgeable and a great teacher. I’m excited to get to work with him on an instrument I’ve always wanted to play.

Andy loved his lesson and is excited for the next one! Thanks!
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4 Photos & VideosExperience
Musical Director and Bass Player
Oct 2017 - PresentMelanie Penn
Playing bass, running rehearsal, building track, etc.
Musical Director and Bass Player
May 2016 - PresentPorter and Sayles
Building and running backing track, scheduling and running rehearsals, playing bass
Band Director
Oct 2015 - PresentNew York University
I arrange music and direct performances for NYU's event bands.
Education
Bachelor of Music (Jazz Performance)
Sep 2001 - May 2005New York University
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