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Chris Zamora

Chris Zamora’s musical influences and experiences span the globe, from Southeast Asia to Brazil to the Chicago jazz scene.

Chris’s passion for the guitar started at age 8 in the Philippines. That passion has allowed him to play with many of the world’s musical legends. A current lead guitarist for award-winning singer and actress Lisa Zane, Chris also played for African bassist / Musical Director Papa Noel Ekwabi, Jazz Violinist Noel Pointer, and Andrew Chuckerman, the Grammy-nominated musical director and keyboardist for Stevie Wonder, LeAnn Rimes and Rod Stewart.

Chris is a recipient of the Filipino American Hall of Fame Award for Music and currently Musical Director of the ethnic Filipino ensemble "SAMA-SAMA".

He is also a member of The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).

Awards

Chris is a recipient of the Filipino American Hall of Fame Award for Music.

Gear

First Act - Sheena
Strat / SD hot rail pickups
79 Fender silver face twin with hot tubes


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Meet Chris Zamora:Chris's passion for the guitar started at age eight. A guitarist for award-winning singer and Hollywood actress Lisa Zane, he also played for Andrew Chuckerman, the Grammy-nominated musical director and keyboardist for Stevie Wonder, LeAnn Rimes and Rod Stewart. Past sessions include performances with Brazilian percussionist Dede Sampaio (Miles Davis, etc).

His early sessions with Dede's group allowed him to play with other great musicians such as Pat Metheny's bassist and producer ...

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Recording

The Chris Zamora Group's Hot New CD Release "Silent City" is Now Available

The Chris Zamora Group's Hot New CD Release "Silent City" is Now Available

Source: Michael Ricci

SILENT CITY is the latest from The Chris Zamora Group. Now Available in Fine Internet Stores Chicago guitarist Chris Zamora and his group just released their first CD "Silent City" and is now in internet stores. Listen to the inner city flavors from all of the original compositions. From Jazz, Fusion, Funk, Bop, Latin to R&B, this album is packed and ready to be a part of your CD library.

About Chris Zamora Chris Zamora's musical influences and ...

“ It takes decades to master a craft. It takes passion and hard work to pursue a career. And it takes a Chris Zamora to set an example for those who want to put their heart and soul to their music. “

-- Chicago Via Times

Primary Instrument

Guitar

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

HANOVER PARK PARK DISTRICT, HANOVER PARK, ILLINOIS
GUITAR INSTRUCTOR
FRIDAYS 5PM - 8:30 PM
CALL COMMUNITY PARK DISTRICT OFFICES
(630) 837-2468

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