Chris Potter

Saxophonist
BIRTHDAY
January 1,1971
Birthplace
Illinois
Age
50 years old
Birth Sign
Capricorn
BIRTHDAY
January 1,1971 (age 50)
Birthplace
Illinois

About

Artist who has appeared on more than 150 recordings and voted Best Tenor Saxophonist by Down Beat Magazine from 2004 to 2007.

Before Fame

He began playing alto saxophone professionally at age thirteen and developed a devoted local following.

Trivia

His 1998 album Vertigo was named one of the year's Top Ten Jazz CDs by both Jazziz Magazine and The New York Times.

Family Life

His family relocated to South Carolina when he was three. He married Karen Potter in 1985.

Associated With

He has performed as a sideman for numerous acclaimed artists, such as for guitarist Wayne Krantz.