CHRIS POTTER - Alto/Soprano Saxophone
Chris Potter was born in Chicago on January 1st 1971. He grew up in Columbia, South Carolina, and began playing saxophone at the age of 10 as a result of music the he had heard from his parents record collection. In 1989 he moved to New York City and while attending both The New School and Manhatten School of Music, he joined trumpeter Red Rodney's quintet. He played with him until 1993, and this was followed by a brief period with the group "Steely Dan". Since then he has been involved in a wide range of projects including the Mingus Big Band and Paul Motian's "Electric Be-Bop Band". 

In addition to recording 6 CD's as a leader, he has played in "Trio 2000" with Paul Motian and Steve Swallow, and in groups led by musiciians such as Jim Hall, Billy Hart, Dave Douglas, Al Foster, John Patitucci, Mike Manieri and others.

Courtesy from
Dave Holland web-site

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