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Chris Potter was born on born January 1, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois but grew up in Columbia, South Carolina. His prodigy for music appeared early and he mastered several instruments including guitar and piano but gravitated toward the saxophone.

Playing his first professional jazz gig at age 13, Chris quickly developed a devoted local following. He attended college in New York City, first at the New School and then the Manhattan School of Music.

He has released more than a dozen albums as leader and has garnered top ten jazz CD honors from both Jazziz and Slate magazines and the New York Times. He has an equally impressive catalogue as a sideman having performed and recorded with many leading musicians including Patricia Barber, Kenny Werner, Marian McPartland, Red Rodney, Paul Motian, Adam Rogers, the Mingus Big Band, Ray Brown, Dave Holland, James Moody and Joanne Brackeen to name just a few.

Chris Potter, alto and tenor saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer continues to perform, tour and record.

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