Chris Potter

Chris Potter
Born: Jan 1, 1971 in Chicago, IL
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Styles: Post-Bop, Mainstream Jazz
Biography: Post-bop saxophonist Chris Potter quietly became one of the more sophisticated and respected stylists of the '90s and early 2000s, both as a leader and as a sideman in several prominent groups. Born in Chicago on New Year's Day 1971, Potter grew up mostly in Columbia, SC, and started playing piano as ...Read full biography
Concentric Circles
Released: 1993
Label: Concord Jazz
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Only 23 at the time of this Concord CD, Chris Potter shows a great deal of originality in his explorative styles on alto and soprano, while on tenor he alternates between sounding like John Coltrane (his ...Read full review
Unspoken
Released: 1997
Label: Concord Records
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Working with drummer Jack DeJohnette, bassist Dave Holland, and guitarist John Scofield, saxophonist Chris Potter recorded his most adventurous record to date with Unspoken. Although his powerhouse rhythm ...Read full review
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