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With roots in jazz and pop standards, New York-based chromatic harmonica artist Chris Bauer has been performing for over thirty years. Inspired by the great harmonica players Toots Thielemans and Jerry Murad, his music is influenced by giants including Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Chet Baker and vocalists like Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett.

Many have said that since Chris' improv never loses sight of the melody line, his music is easy to listen to. "A great song is known by its melody," he says, "so rather than re-invent the song, the improv should be an extension of the melodic line."


Chris began playing at the age of nine. By thirteen, he was playing with his father's harmonica trio called "The Harmonikings" appearing in many New York area venues. In 1987, Chris placed 4th in a field of 27 soloists at the International Harmonica Federation competition in England. His music has been used in production libraries and on ABC Television

Check out the artist's website:
http://www.chrisbauermusic.com

Track List:
1. Moondance
2. Misty
3. Now's The Time
4. Claire
5. Harlem Nocturne
6. Take Five
7. Watch What Happens
8. Tico Tico
9. Night Train
10. Paper Moon
11. Stardust
12. I've Got The World On A String

Suggested CDs:

• Richard Hunter
• Richard Hunter
• Smoky Greenwell

Other Genres:

• EASY LISTENING: Lounge
• JAZZ: Traditional Jazz Combo
• TYPE: IMPROVISATIONAL