Chris has been performing professionally for 19 years and teaching for 11, recently awarded the Fulton Homes Teacher of the month award. Chris has also been the featured soloist and arranger in local performance groups in the greater Phoenix area, as well as published author in international magazines. He is currently on staff at Scottsdale Community College teaching Bass and jazz combo. Having played in a wide variety of musical styles from an early age, he has had the opportunity to play with great icons such as George Benson, Dennis Rowland, Donna Summer, Gary Foster, Michael Kocour, among others. Chris currently performs throughout the greater Phoenix area with various professional groups and his group Corner Pocket.