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Chris Weigers

Chris is a veteran of many music environments having played with such artists as: Lothlorien, Ken Makanda McIntyre, Jaki Byard, John Abercrombie, Paula Atherton, Don Celenza, The Zen Trickster's, The Jim Pin Band, Satya, Willie Steel, New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble, and Eastern Standard Time, to name a few. He studied privately with Richard Davis and attended SUNY Old Westbury under Ken Makanda McIntyre earning a B.A. in 1982. The "Horizons" cd showcases Weigers' compositions, bass playing, and teamwork as the music allows all participants to shine. ArushA "Look Up" is Chris' debut as a bandleader. The music features several compositions by Weigers and two songs by guitarist/vocalist Dave Diamond. The goal here is to bring together elements of R & B, Jazz, and Ska to form a style that is at once fun, positive, and musically satisfying, while always being danceable as well.

Gear

MTD 6-string fretless electric, Tobias 6-string fretted electric,Tyrolian double bass circa 1890, also Sadowsky 5-string fretless, Modulus 5-string fretted, Fender Jazz 4-fretless, Fender Precision 4-fretted Walter Woods and SWR amplifiers, SWR cabinets 2x10 and 4x10


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Primary Instrument

Bass

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Over 20 years private teaching experience on both electric and double bass. Call for availability and current rates.

Clinic/Workshop Information

(1) "The Group Dynamic" I perform with my group ArushA as part of a performance/clinic day at schools or music camps. We discuss the interplay between musicians that allows for a successful group. We coach students with their jazz band or school band. Each band member is an accomplished educator as well as an experienced musician

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