Chris Winters began recording with a few select musicians in early 2002 and one year later, the self-released CD Chris Winters“Impresseions’ entered the musical horizon. A few years later the Blujazz  label released  “Impressions” garnering much acclaim in and around the public radio jazz circles in Canada and the US.

The Chris Winters Band has performed across the Chicago area at  a wide number of clubs and festivals including The Old Town School of Folk Music Jazz Festival, the Evanston Illinois Summer  Concert  Series, and as of recently, Rockford Illinois Concerts in the Park.

The band plays primarily instrumental music, with Chris on guitar and a small host of members that rotate according to availability and planetary alignments. They include drummers Larry Beers, Dan Leali, and Mark Gratama, bassists Steve Howard, Brian Sandstrom, and Mitch Straeffer,and keyboardists Paul Coscino and John Katke. All Chicago based.

The music on “Impressions” has been described as bluesy jazz, or jazzy blues, with some jazzy funk too.  A new CD is scheduled to be recorded soon, with some rock, prog rock, jam and funk elements all in the mix.

Saturday, June 25th Iowa City, Iowa 7 30 to 9pm at the Weather Dance Fountain Stage on the pedestrian mall 210 S. Dubuque St./span>

Saturday, July 10th Nick's 1516 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 10:00 pm - 1:30 am

Friday, July 15th Phyllis' Musical Inn Friday july 15 10pm till late 1800 W. Division St.

Chris Winters Band live at Sinnissippi Summer Concert Series 7/11/2009

Merchandise

Click here to grab a copy of Chris Winters "impressions" at CDBaby.com

In reference to the CD release of “Impressions.”

“Winters’ songwriting and execution of instrumentation is excellent.” Jazz Review

“… smooth, assured, and flowing.”  All About Jazz

“obviously an accomplished guitarist.” Illinois Entertainer

In reference to the CD release of  “Brand New Day.”

“ Extended solos and instrumentals like “Early Morning Blues” flow from the speakers with resounding authenticity.”  Big City Blues

“good songs that have roots but belong in the present.”  Relix

Radio Press

In reference to the CD release of “ Impressions.”

“… a great  cd.” Brad Stone, KSJS, San Jose, CA NPR/CMJ Radio

“I love this cd.’ Elizabeth Farris, KEWU NPR Radio Cheney/Spokane WA