New York City based Chris Tarry is one of Canada's most successful and celebrated electric bass exports. With three Juno Awards (the Canadian Grammy) for best Jazz Album, eight Juno Award nominations, and other high profile accolades he has established himself as one of North America's top musicians.
Chris's work since moving to New York in 2003 has seen him share the stage and recording studio with top musicians such as John Scofield, Ben Monder, Mino Cinelu, Dave Binney, Jim Rotondi Group, Keith Carlock, Anton Fig, Donny McCaslin, Lew Soloff, Chris Cheek, Oz Noy Trio, Gene Jackson, DJ Logic, and many others.
Chris has produced 8 critically acclaimed albums under his own name and has appeared on over 100 albums around the globe as one of the world's most sought after electric bass players.
About The Chris Tarry Group
The Chris Tarry Group is based in New York City and has been in existence in many different incarnations since 1994. With seven award-winning albums ranging in scope from trio's to 15 piece mini-big bands, Chris Tarry has constantly pushed the envelope of jazz with the presentation of his music. Seven sold out concert tours and many festival appearances have made The Chris Tarry Group one of the most successful jazz groups in North America. Regular appearances in New York, Los Angeles, and Europe have increased the band's international exposure.
Chris' experience playing all styles of music is a huge influence on the type of music he writes. Always eclectic, always soulful, and always memorable, The Chris Tarry Group brings you the history of contemporary jazz warmly wrapped with the ability of some of the greatest players in the world.
The Chris Tarry Group's latest offering "Almost Certainly Dreaming" just received a Juno Award (Canadian Grammy) for Best Contemporary Jazz Album of 2007.
The Band:
Dan Weiss - Drums
Henry Hey - Piano
Pete McCann - Guitar
Kelly Jefferson - Sax
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This product is again available!
Multiple Juno-award-winner Chris Tarry has already won over jazz fans throughout the world with his composition and bass playing. Now, in an ambitious new effort, he shows us that his talents extend to the literary. Chris has quietly been publishing fiction in some of the most respected literary journals in North America.
With this fantastic new release, Chris brings together his music and his writing skills in the form of a beautiful 100 page book-bound CD. Rest of the Story is a singular product that is only available here, at this website.
When you buy this album, you support one of the most decorated groups in Jazz, as well as a CD that speaks to a time when beautiful album design mattered, and music was more than just a click away.
Chris Tarry-bass, Dan Weiss-drums, Pete McCann-guitar, Henry Hey-piano, Kelly Jefferson-saxophone.
"One of the best jazz groups working today!" - All About Jazz
"An excellent American debut! (Sorry to be Strange)"- Four stars Downbeat Magazine
"A solid new album! (Almost Certainly Dreaming)" - The New York Times
"ACD finds bassist Chris Tarry's quintet in electrifyingly tight form!" - Downbeat Magazine
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While on tour in Europe during the fall of 2008, the Chris Tarry Group recorded a live performance at The Bird's Eye jazz club in Basel Switzerland. This recording documents a banner night for this very special band.
Live at the Bird's Eye is only available as a digital download, and it is only available at Nineteen-Eight.
Chris Tarry - Bass
Kelly Jefferson - Tenor Saxophone
Pete McCann - Guitar
Henry Hey - Piano
Dan Weiss - Drums
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2008 Juno Award Winner
(Canadian Grammy)
Best Contemporary Jazz Album
"Almost Certainly Dreaming finds bassist Chris Tarry's quintet in electrifyingly tight form!" -Downbeat Magazine
"One of the best jazz groups working today!" - All About Jazz
"ACD is Chris' masterpiece!" - Bass Musician Magazine
"A solid new album!" - New York Times
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"Tarry's excellent American debut (Sorry to be Strange) is a resonant, single-minded bit of contemporary jazz"- Four Stars, Downbeat Magazine Feb 2007
"An album that echoes with the spirit of the New York jazz scene" - InfoMonkey
The American debut from The Chris Tarry Group
***Note: This CD will be available for physical purchase in 7-10 days.