Chris Potter
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Chris Potter is a highly acclaimed contemporary jazz saxophonist and composer known for his technical virtuosity, versatility, and work as both a bandleader and sideman with many leading jazz artists.
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| Chris Potter canonical | 1 |
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| instanceOf |
bandleader
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composer ⓘ jazz musician ⓘ person ⓘ saxophonist ⓘ |
| activeYearsStart | 1990 ⓘ |
| associatedAct |
Adam Rogers
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Brian Blade NERFINISHED ⓘ Dave Holland NERFINISHED ⓘ John Scofield NERFINISHED ⓘ Kenny Werner NERFINISHED ⓘ Pat Metheny NERFINISHED ⓘ Paul Motian NERFINISHED ⓘ Red Rodney NERFINISHED ⓘ Scott Colley NERFINISHED ⓘ Steely Dan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| award | Grammy Award nomination for Best Jazz Instrumental Solo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| birthName | Christopher Potter NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dateOfBirth | 1971-01-01 ⓘ |
| education | Manhattan School of Music (attended) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
contemporary jazz
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jazz ⓘ |
| instrument |
alto saxophone
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bass clarinet ⓘ clarinet ⓘ flute ⓘ soprano saxophone ⓘ |
| knownFor |
harmonic sophistication
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technical virtuosity on the saxophone ⓘ versatility as a sideman and bandleader ⓘ |
| name | Chris Potter NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nationality | American ⓘ |
| notableWork |
album "Gratitude"
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album "Imaginary Cities" NERFINISHED ⓘ album "The Sirens" NERFINISHED ⓘ album "Traveling Mercies" NERFINISHED ⓘ album "Underground" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| occupation |
arranger
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composer ⓘ musician ⓘ |
| placeOfBirth | Chicago, Illinois, United States ⓘ |
| primaryInstrument | tenor saxophone ⓘ |
| recordLabel |
Concord Records
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Criss Cross Jazz NERFINISHED ⓘ ECM Records NERFINISHED ⓘ Sunnyside Records NERFINISHED ⓘ Verve Records ⓘ |
| residence | New York City, United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| role |
leader on numerous recording sessions
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sideman with many leading jazz artists ⓘ |
| style |
fusion of contemporary and traditional jazz elements
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modern post-bop ⓘ |
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